War – a time of change.
During the Second world war had created a huge variety of military equipment, which literally revolutionised the methods of warfare and the implementation of a number of special works. Some models were really exclusive. In this review, a few rare examples of military equipment of those times – each one of these cars can surprise.
1. Fiat SPA TL 37: Italian mountaineer
This brutal SUV was created in Italy in 1937. Then, the car began to enter the army of the dictator Mussolini. Was operating the vehicle on a V4 petrol engine in 4.05 liters. Engine power from 52 HP and a top speed of 38.2 kmh. It was to the bone military vehicle. Weighing more than 3.5 tons, and its dimensions were 4130х1830х2180 mm.
The car was different from the majority of analogues in the contemporary high clearance, short chassis and incredible handling. Not hard to guess that the first machine was created for the war in cross-country, as well as for driving in mountainous conditions. Different from a car and function “full handling” allowing to rotate as the front and rear wheels!
Thanks to this feature, the turning radius of the car was less than 4 meters. Amazed and the capacity of the machine: 5 men in full riot gear and a light artillery gun on the trailer do not interfere with the SUV to accelerate to 40 km / h and overcome the angle more than 40 degrees. This angle does not boast the most modern SUVs.
2. kDF Typ 166: the hatred of the allies
This military vehicle can rightfully be considered the first amphibious vehicle. It was created in Germany in 1942 and was used by the troops of the Wehrmacht. Worked on the kDF V4 gasoline engine with a volume of 1.13 liters. Power plant capacity amounted to 25 horsepower. The maximum speed reached 80 kmh. the Key feature was the presence of a removable screw for movement on the water. The machine weighed 910 kg, and its dimensions were 3825h1480h1615 mm.
On the water the car was issued a speed up to 10 kmh, and it is more than decent figure for amphibians even in our time. The main drawback of the waterfowl of the car was the lack of armor. Just one bullet below the waterline was enough to allow kDF to the bottom. On the other hand, features of body structure the kDF allowed the machine to get to shore in the most unexpected places.
In the car with 4 seats, and the payload is 435 kg. the Machine is very liked by the soldiers of the Wehrmacht, with the result that it was released with a circulation over 15 thousand copies. However, it is absolutely not liked by the soldiers of the red army and fighters of the allied forces, bringing to our days survived only a few units of amphibians.
3. Kurogane 95: grandpa Nissan
The first and the last Japanese SUV released in Japan before the Second World war. This machine was developed by Japanese designers, specially commissioned by the Ministry of defence and was actually ahead of his time. This machine passed the 4 years of the notorious American Jeep! And yet, this car will later mark the beginning of the company known today as Nissan.
Worked this compact SUV on a V2 petrol engine of 1.4 liters and a power of 33 HP, top speed was 77 km / h. the machine Weighed 1060 kg and its dimensions were 3550х1550х1670 mm. the First units of the SUV came off the Assembly line in 1935.
The machine was allocated with the big wheels and the incredibly successful air-cooled engine. The car was designed as a universal military jeep that should work regardless of climate and proximity to the water. On the front of this car met all expectations.
4. Horch 930: Saxon handsome
This car seen at least once by every person. Produced this stylish, powerful beast in Germany. The developed machine was in 1937, when the Reich in all ready to usher in a new world war. Worked Horch 930 V8 petrol engine volume of 3.8-liter capacity of 92 HP All this allowed him to accelerate to a record, at that time 170 kmh. the car Weighed 2.3 tons and its dimensions were 5530х1950х1465 mm.
The machine is proud of its refined, stylish exterior, which, however, was not the same as originally planned by the designers. The fact that many of the elements of the machine have been unified with other elements of such vehicles. This was done for economic reasons, as in 1937, all the resources of Germany were thrown into preparations for war.
The car was devoid of pretentiousness, had a clear expressive forms, for which very quickly fell in love with the public. The cabin had a sofa. The car was working washbasin with hot and cold water, and on the dashboard was a radio station.
5. Horch 901 Typ 40: pet Zhukov
And this is a military modification of the Saxon beauty. The main difference from the civilian model was that the torque transmitted to all four wheels with a limited differential that allows you to turn an elegant civilian vehicle into a powerful military SUV.
Produced a car in 1937. Its dimensions were 4700х1680х2070 mm, and weight was 2.7 tonnes. Worked on all the same 3.8-liter V8 engine at 90 HP Maximum speed reached 95 miles per hour.
It is noteworthy that until 1943 on this machine between the fronts moved himself Marshal of the Soviet Union Zhukov. The car was seized as a trophy in the beginning of the war in the German Embassy. His driver Alexander buchyn, recalled that Horch 901 Typ 40 had the best car of Marshal during the war years. Fell in love with the car and team will be the army of the allies. To date, there is only 10 of these machines.
6. Latil M7T1: absolute universal
A rare example of a French universal fit SUV. The car was conceived as a universal machine. Its technical characteristics allow to act effectively in a variety of roles: reconnaissance vehicle, transport, staff car, truck (including for artillery). Created this handsome man was in 1938. Under the hood, the Frenchman beat petrol V4 heart with a volume of 2.72 liters capacity 55 HP Maximum speed was 60 km / h dimension: mm. 4380х1820х1680 car Weighed in at 3150 lbs.
The ground clearance of the machine has reached 350 mm. even then, she efficiently stood a wide range of technical functions, which allows to increase the effectiveness and survivability of the SUV in a variety of conditions and situations. The car was produced throughout the war and were used, including the Wehrmacht. Still able to walk a few samples.
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