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Germany's SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t half track
SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t, prototype: |
SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t, prototype: |
SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t: Imperial War Museum - STT7084 |
SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t: Imperial War Museum - STT667 |
SdKfz 10/2 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t: Imperial War Museum - STT7084 |
Leichte Selbstfahrlafette (DemagDII, 3) 2cm Flak 30: |
2cm FlaK auf Fahrgestell Zugkraftwagen 1t (SdKfz 10/4), Demag D7: Bundesarchiv, Koblenz |
2cm FlaK 30 (SdKfz 10/4): |
2cm FlaK auf Fahrgestell Zugkraftwagen 1t (SdKfz 10/4): |
Leichte Selbstfahrlafette (2cm Flak 38) SdKfz 10/5: |
SdKfz 10 leichter Zugkraftwagen 1t: |
5cm Pak 38 (Sf) auf leichter Selbstfahrlafette: |
Design
Started in 1932 as an Army request. Demag of Wetter-Ruhr developed prototype which was completed in 1934. First production model appeared in 1937. It was produced at Sauerwerke in Vienna, and from 1943 on primarily at Mechanische Werke at Cottbus.
It's purpose was to carry 8 light infantry or tow weapons.
Some of the guns it towed were the:
It was the basis for the SdKfz 250 armored halftracks.
Production
| Manufacturer | Year | # |
|---|---|---|
| Demag AG | 1937-1944 | |
| Büssing-NAG | 1939-1943 | 4,500 |
| Saurer-Werke | 1938-1943 | 2,000 |
| Adler | 1940-1944 | 5,360 |
| MWC | 1938-1945 | 7,000 |
- SdKfz 10: 17,000
- Production: 1937 - 1944
- SdKfz 10/4: 6101
Variants
- SdKfz 10:
- SdKfz 10/1: Chemical reconnaissance vehicle.
- SdKfz 10/2, SdKfz 10/3: Chemical decontamination vehicles.
- 2cm FlaK auf Fahrgestell Zugkraftwagen 1t (SdKfz 10/4), Demag D7: In 1938, a 2cm FlaK30 was mounted on the Demag DII 3 which was the predecessor of the D7. Sides and rear would fold down to create a platform.
- Leichte Selbstfahrlafette (2cm Flak 38) SdKfz 10/5: Modified to carry the 20 mm Flak 38. Sides and rear would fold down to create a platform.
- Leichte Selbstfahrlafette (DemagDII, 3) 2cm Flak 30: Prototype.
- 5cm Pak 38 (Sf) auf leichter Selbstfahrlafette:
| SdKfz 10 | SdKfz 10/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2+6 passengers 82 |
71 |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Weight | 10,803 lb2 4,900 kg2 Empty: 3,400 kg3 Loaded: 4,900 kg3 |
5.5 tons1 |
| Length w/gun | 15' 6.6"2 4.723, 4.74 m2 |
4.75 m1 |
| Length w/o gun | ||
| Height | 5' 3.8"2 1.62 m2, 1.75 m3 |
2 m1 |
| Width | 6'2, 6' 3" 1.82 m3, 1.83 m2 |
1.93 m1 |
| Ground clearance | 1' 0.75" | |
| Ground contact length | ||
| Ground pressure (psi) | 128 | |
| Turret ring diameter | ||
| Armament | ||
| Main | 20 mm FlaK 30 L/112.51 OR 20 mm FlaK 38 L/112.51 |
|
| Secondary | ||
| MG | ||
| Side arms | ||
| Quantity | ||
| Main | 2801 | |
| Secondary | ||
| MG | ||
| Side arms | ||
| Armor Thickness (mm) | Late models: 8 mm gun shields1 | |
| Hull Front, Upper | ||
| Hull Front, Lower | ||
| Hull Sides, Upper | ||
| Hull Sides, Lower | ||
| Hull Rear | ||
| Hull Top | ||
| Hull Bottom | ||
| Turret Front | ||
| Turret Sides | ||
| Turret Rear | ||
| Turret Top | ||
| Engine (Make / Model) | Maybach NL 38 TRKM Maybach HL 382 Maybach HL423 |
Maybach HL38TRKM1 |
| OR | Maybach HL 42 TRKM Maybach HL 422 |
|
| Cylinders | 62 | |
| Net HP | 1002 NL: 100 HL: 110 HL42: 1003 |
|
| Transmission | 7 forward, 3 reverse | 7 forward, 3 reverse.1 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline2 | |
| Octane | 74 | |
| Capacity (gallons) | 30.3 | |
| Performance | ||
| Traverse | 360°, hand.1 | |
| Max Speed | 40 mph 65 kph3 |
65 kph1 |
| Cross Country | 27.9 mph | |
| Road radius | 93 miles, 205 miles | 300 km1 |
| Turning Radius | 29.5' | |
| Elevation Limits | FlaK30: -12° to +90°1 FlaK38: -20° to +90°1 |
|
| Fording depth | ||
| Trench crossing | 4' 11" | |
| Vertical Obstacle | 2' 3" | |
| Suspension (Type) | Torsion bar Wheels: Trans Leaf Spring3 Tracks: Torsion bar3 |
|
| Wheels each side | 5 | |
| Return rollers each side | ||
| Track length | 21' 6" | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Track width | 9" | |
| Track centers/tread |
Sources:
- Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two, Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle, 1999
- The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Chris Bishop, 1998
- Halbkettenfahrzeuge, German Half-Track Vehicles 1939-1945, J. Williamson, 1972
