Kraftrad s.Krad mit Biewagenantrieb •   BMW R75 mit Seitenwagen (3x2) •   The BMW R75 sidecar was the standard military motorcycle combination used by all German armed forces. •   Side-car motorcycles had many differnt variations, including mounting brackets for mmg's and mortars. •   They saw combat on all fronts throughout the entire war. •   They were used by Aufklarung units from 1939 - 1945. •   The side car had a reverse gear to aid the motorcyle when backing up. •   Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - The standard version should be chosen to be used for War #1. A must for starting in 1940. War Years Used 1939 - 1945 Crew 3 Speed 92 km/h Fuel 24 litres Range 340 km Armament None or 7.92mm MG 34 Kubelwagen Kfz.1 Mannschafts-Kraftwagen (l.gl.Pkw) •   VW Kubelwagen •   Kfz.1 was the standard designation of a light (l.), cross country (gl.), passanger car (Pkw). •   They were used primarily for small transport of command, staff, reconnaissance, and communications personel. •   The most popular design was the VW Kubelwagen. •   It was used by all branches of the German armed forces. •   Production ran from 1939 - 1945 with some 52,000 made. •   Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - The standard version should be chosen to be used in War #1. A must for starting in 1940, as command vehicles. War Years Used 1939 - 1945 Crew 3 - 4 Speed 83 km/h Fuel 30 litres Consumption 8 litres /100 km. Range 400 km Armament None or 7.92mm MG 34 Schwimmwagen Kfz. 1/20 Kradschutzen-Ersatzwagen (l.gl./wg.Pkw.) •   VW Schwimmwagen K2s Typ166 •   The Schwimmwagen was a light 4x4 vehicle, used primarily by reconnaissance units. •   It was amphibious and so able to cross water obstacles when needed. •   They were also used as command vehicles in some armored units. •   Porshce produced 150 Schimmwagen in 1940. After proving successful in the field, Volkswagen then took on mass production of the vehicle. 14,265 were produced between 1942 and 1944. •   When the Schwimmwagen became available it was designated as Kradschutzen Ersatzwagen, replacing the Kubelwagen, no doubt because of the Schwimmwagens cross country performance which allowed it to keep up with motorcycle troops. •   Opinion on deployment : One for the "Rats" - The standard version should be chosen to be used in War #1. A must for starting in 1942. War Years Used (1940) 1942 - 1945 Crew 4 Fuel 50 litres Speed 80 km/h 10 km/h (water) Consumption 9.5 litres /100 km. Range 520 km. Armament None or 7.92mm MG 34 Cargo Truck Kfz. 305 m. Lkw. 3 t (4x2) Opel-Blitz Typ 3.6-36 S mit Einheits-Kofferaufbau This Vehicle has already been added to the list of WWII-Online. Click the picture to advance to the WWII-Online profile details. Command "Rats" Vehicle Volkswagen Typ. 82 •   I know the "Rats" have a sense of humor and will probably add the Volkswagen Typ 82, just because! So here's a visual.           Click the Toten to go back.