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Krupp Protze (Kfz.69)

Krupp développa en 1929, sur la base du camion L3 H63 (3 essieux), un camion tous terrains doté d'un moteur quatre cylindres refroidi par air. Le développement fut terminé en 1930 et ce modèle fut produit en série comme type L2 H43. Le camion fut amélioré en 1936 en y adaptant un moteur plus puissant, de 60 cv et en améliorant son châssis. Le type L2 H143 fut fabriqué pendant 6 ans et prouva sa valeur tout au long de la deuxième guerre mondiale. Ce transporteur de troupe il était principalement en service avec les unités motorisées d'infanterie, leur fournissant la mobilité nécessaire. Environ 7000 de ces engins furent produits.

Krupp developed in 1929, on the basis of truck L3 H63 (3 axles), a cross-country truck equipped with an engine four cylinders cooled by air. The development was finished in 1930 and this model was produced in series like type L2 H43. The truck was improved in 1936 with a more powerful engine to it, of 60 hp and with a improved chassis. The type L2 H143 was manufactured during 6 years and proved its value throughout the Second World War. This conveyor of troop it was mainly in service with the motorized units of infantry, providing them mobility necessary. Approximately 7000 of these machines were produced.

 

Krupp L2H43-143
Krupp Protze (Kfz.69)
src: ?
src: site WWII with models

 

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    ...

 

Krupp Protze on the Russian front
src: Panzer Color 2

 

Data Krupp Prötze
Dimensions  
Weight: 2450 kg - Crew: 2 - Length: 4.95 m - Width: 1.95 m - Height: ? m
Propulsion  
Engine: Krupp M-304, 4 cyl., 55-60 hp - Fuel: Gasoline
Performances  
Speed: 70 km/h (on road) - ? km/h (off road) - Range: 400 km (on road), 275 km (off road)
Armament  

Type: none - Ammo: none

Armor  
none

Krupp Protze towing a 37 mm Pak 36 gun.

 

Krupp Protze mit 37 mm Pak

 

Drawings

 

Krupp Prötze Kfz.70 1/35

 

Trucks

 

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