Steyr 1500 A Series

Steyr 1500 A Series (4×4)
s.gl. Einheits-Pkw

Steyr 1500 A light truck

Steyr 1500 A/01 infantry carrier

Late Model Steyr 1500 A/02 Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21

12450 Steyr 1500 A vehicles were produced in Austria between 1941-44. Additional 5600 were made by co-producer Auto-Union’s Wanderer factory at Sigmar and Audi at Zwickau in Germany. Steyr 1500 A was produced in three main variants: light truck, infantry carrier and luxury command vehicle for high ranking officers (Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21). Some light trucks were mounted with bodies and were used as ambulances.

Specifications

Weight / Gross Weight:	2485kg / 4160kg
Crew:	2 men (light truck) 8 men (A/01 infantry carrier) 6 men (A/02 Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21)
Engine:	Steyr 3517cc petrol engine OHV air-cooled / 8-cylinder / 85hp at 3000rpm
Gearbox:	4 forward and 1 rear
Drivetrain:	Dry plate clutch. 4F1R gearbox.2-speed transfer box with front axle disconnected. Rear diff lock.
Axle Gear Ratio:	3.98
Brakes:	hydraulic
Speed:	Road: 90km/h Cross-Country: 45km/h
Range:	Road: 400km Cross-Country: 280km
Fuel Capacity:	100 litres
Lenght:	5.08m
Width:	2.03m
Height:	2.32m
Wheelbase:	3.25m
Grund Clearance:	275mm
Tires:	190-20 or 7.50-20 270-16 for desert use
Suspension:	Independent front suspensionwith torsion bars. Rigid rear axle with semi-elleptic leaf springs.
Battery (V A/h):	12 / 90
Armament:	none
Ammo:	none
Armor:	none

Data and color photo was provided by Winkelbauer Thomas.

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