Liechter Panzerspahwagen 4x4
War Years Used
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1939 - 1942 +
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Crew
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2
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Speed
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90 km/h
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Fuel
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100 litre
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Range
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320 km
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Armament
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7.92mm MG 34
(1942) 2.8cm s.Pkb41
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Rounds
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1500 - 7.92mm
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The "221" was produced form 1935 - 1940, with a total of 339 being made, some being sent to China. |
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It was issued to Aufklärungs units of armored, light and infantry divisions (motorized). |
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It was equipped with anti-grenade mesh on the open turret. |
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It was armed with a MG34, later a MG42. |
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In late 1941, a few were upgraded with a 2.8cm Panzerbuchse 39. |
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It was underpowered for its wieght. Break downs were frequent, and they often needed repairs. |
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Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - Although they played a big part within reconnaissance units, for the first few years. It is not obsoletely necessary to deploy them for War #1, as they were well outdated by 1942. Schutzen or the SdKfz 222 could be substituted by German units.
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Production Rates
Pre 39'
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1939
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1940
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Total
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189
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126
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24
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339
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