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Kübelwagen/Schwimmwagen: A Visual History of the German Army's Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Visual History Series)

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The moniker, which was subsequently shortened to Kübelwagen, referred to the seats employed to prevent occupants from spilling out due to their open-sided flanks.

Turn signals have been added to allow it to pass the strict German TUV inspection to make it road legal The Kübelwagen, thanks to its geared hubs, could go as slow as marching troops 4km/h (2.5mph), yet reach a top speed of 80km/h (50mph). It went on to add: ‘Looking at the general picture, we do not consider the design represents any special brilliance, apart from certain detail points, and it is not to be regarded as an example of first-class design to be copied by the British industry.’ In the end, the Kübelwagen proved itself reliable in the deserts of North Africa and the cold of the Eastern Front, where a volatile starting fuel was used. The smooth underbody made it capable in muddy terrain and the independent suspension on all four wheels made it more stable off road. The equivalent of the American Jeep, it ended the war as Germany’s most mass-produced light military vehicle.VW Kommandeurwagen Type 87". Archived from the original on 2 February 2015 . Retrieved 2 February 2015. During the 1960s, several European governments began cooperating on development of a vehicle known as the Europa Jeep, a lightweight, amphibious four-wheel drive vehicle that could be mass-produced for use by various national military and government groups.

This first experience shown indeed the vehicle was satisfactory but needed some changes as requested by the military: The lowest speed had to be reduced from 8 km/h (5.0 mph) to 4 km/h (2.5 mph) (infantry pace). Off-road performances had to be improved by mounting new axles with gear-reduction hubs, providing more torque and more ground-clearance. Dampers were modified with larger 41 cm (16 in) wheels, and a limited slip differential. a b c d e Carroll, John (17 January 2019). "Industry and Style". Key Military. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022 . Retrieved 18 February 2022.Although the Kübelwagen acquitted itself very well, there was a perceived need for a more extreme-conditions vehicle, combining four wheel drive and amphibious capability. The Type 166 Schwimmwagen was a superb accomplishment, making it the most numerous mass-produced amphibious car in history. As an interesting aside, captured Kübelwagen gladly were put to use by the Americans, and resulted in the first comprehensive English-language Technical Manual for the operation and service of the Volkswagen in 1944. Regardless of what the US high command thought of the VW, plenty of GIs came home with positive memories or at least grudging respect, helping the Volkswagen became a popular import in the early fifties based on its rep for toughness. It’s a 1944 model that served in Germany. People commonly think that its tan colour signifies that it saw service in North Africa with the Afrika Korps, but the truth is that the Wehrmacht decided in 1943 that all vehicles should be painted this colour, independent of which front they were deployed on.” Even in the Sahara, Rommel’s troops were well served in their Type 82s equipped with 690×200 airplane tires. Air cooling had its obvious benefits wherever stray bullets fly. And the Kübelwagen’s flat smooth belly allowed it to slide over sand, snow or mud.

Replacing a fender rather than endlessly re-working a damaged original is often the best way through the task.Type 92/SS: (until April 1943): with interior attachments for fire-arms — from April 1943 deprecated, and known as Type 82/E [16] He wrote: ‘Shortly after capturing the VW, I made a trip down to Syracuse in Sicily. The only disturbing thing about the car was the speedometer, which, of course, read in kilometres. It was amusing to see my batman’s face when, on a good straight stretch, I pointed to the speedometer, which was indicating a shade over 100. hen compared with 4WD vehicles of the same era, the Kubelwagen’s the 2WD setup handily out-performed them in nearly every test. Most notably, thanks to its smooth, flat underbody, the Kubel would handle like a motorized sled, when its wheels were sinking into sand, snow, or mud. Mayer-Stein, Dr. Hans-Georg (1993). Volkswagen Militärfahrzeuge 1938–1948 (PDF) (in German). Karl Müller Verlag. ISBN 3860708619 . Retrieved 7 August 2021.

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