Sd.Kfz. 8 | |
|---|---|
| Paese | Germania nazista |
| Ruolo | Mezza pista pesante |
| Prodotto | 1937–45 |
| Costruito | 4000 |
Le Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8 ("veicolo motorizzato speciale 8") era un semicingolato tedesco che vide un uso diffuso nella seconda guerra mondiale. I suoi ruoli principali erano come motore principale per cannoni trainati pesanti come il Mörser 18 da 21 cm, il Kanone 18 da 15 cm e il FlaK 38 da 10,5 cm, tuttavia era anche in grado di servire come trasporto di fanteria. Circa 4.000 esemplari furono prodotti tra il 1938 e il 1945. Fu utilizzato in ogni campagna combattuta dai tedeschi nella seconda guerra mondiale, in particolare l'invasione della Polonia, la battaglia di Francia, la campagna dei Balcani, il fronte orientale, la campagna del Nord Africa, la battaglia di Normandia e la campagna d'Italia.
fonte: Sd.Kfz. 8 su Wikipedia
| Sd.Kfz.8 12-Ton Half-Track Walk Around | |
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| Fotografo | Michael Benolkin |
| Localizzazione | Inconsapevole |
| Foto | 28 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Sd.Kfz. 8 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8), officially known as the Schwerer Zugkraftwagen 12t (Heavy Towed Motor Vehicle 12-ton), was a German heavy half-track vehicle developed by Daimler-Benz. It served as the primary prime mover (artillery tractor) for heavy artillery pieces in the Wehrmacht throughout World War II. Its heavy-duty design and powerful engine allowed it to tow large ordnance like the 15 cm Kanone 18 gun, the 21 cm Mörser 18 heavy mortar, and the 10.5 cm FlaK 38 anti-aircraft gun, which were essential for long-range fire support. Approximately 4,000 units were produced.
| Property | Typical Value (DB 10 – Final Model) |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Heavy Artillery Prime Mover (Tractor) / Recovery Vehicle |
| National Origin | Germania nazista |
| Produttore | Daimler-Benz, Krauss-Maffei, Škoda, etc. |
| Service Entry | 1938 (various models) |
| Equipaggio | 2 (Driver, Commander) + up to 10 Passengers/Gun Crew |
| Length Overall | 7.35 m (24 ft 1 in) |
| Larghezza | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Altezza | 2.77 m (9 ft 1 in) |
| Weight (Mass) | Approx. 14,700 kg (14.7 tonnes / 32,408 lb) |
| Towing Capacity | Up to 14 tonnes |
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: Maybach HL 85 TUKRM V-12, liquid-cooled petrol engine.
- Power Output: 136 kW (185 PS, 182 hp) at 3,000 rpm.
- Transmission: ZF 4-speed forward (with high/low range) and 1 reverse semi-automatic.
- Maximum Speed: 51 km/h (32 mph) on road / 21 km/h (13 mph) off-road.
- Operational Range: 250 km (155 mi) on road / 125 km (78 mi) off-road.
- Suspension: Front wheels had leaf springs (DB 9) or torsion bars (DB 10); the rear tracks featured an interleaved road wheel system (Schachtellaufwerk system).
- Winch: Equipped with a hydraulic cable winch with a 5.5-tonne capacity.
Armament and Key Variants
- Primary Armament: None (Unarmed Prime Mover). Crew carried personal weapons for defense.
- Armor: Minimal (6–8 mm on select parts), intended only for protection against small arms fire and shrapnel.
- Towed Artillery Examples:
- 21 cm Mörser 18 Heavy Mortar.
- 15 cm Kanone 18 Long-Range Gun.
- 10.5 cm FlaK 38 Anti-Aircraft Gun.
- Specialized Variants:
- 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t (Bunkerflak): A self-propelled anti-tank/anti-aircraft gun variant that mounted the potent 8.8 cm Flak 18 on the chassis. About 25 were built.
- Sd.Kfz. 8 Gepanzerter Zugkraftwagen 12t: A fully armored artillery tractor version with 14.5 mm steel plating on the cab and engine for crew protection in forward areas.
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