Germany's Grosstraktor 1, Grosstraktor I, Grosstraktor II
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Design
The Grosstraktor I was designed by Ferdinand Porsche.4
Prototype
Production
- Grosstraktor 1:
24
- Manufacturer:
- Rheinmetall-Borsig: 22
- Krupp, 1928-1929: 22
- Daimler-Benz4, 1929-1930: 22
- Manufacturer:
- Grosstraktor II:
- Manufacturer: Rheinmetall-Borsig4
Variants
- Grosstraktor I: Had screws for water propultion.4
- Grosstraktor II:
Usage
Specifications
| Grosstraktor 1, Grosstraktor I | Grosstraktor II | |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 61,2 | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Weight | 15.75-17.7 tons1 16,000-18,000 kg1 19.32 tons2 |
21 tons4 |
| Length w/gun | 21' 9.8"1 6.6 m2, 6.65 m1 |
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| Length w/o gun | ||
| Height | 8' 0.45"1 2.3 m2, 2.45 m1 |
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| Width | 9' 1.5"1 2.78 m1, 2.81 m2 |
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| Ground clearance | ||
| Ground contact length | ||
| Ground pressure | ||
| Turret ring diameter | ||
| Armament | ||
| Main | 75 mm1,3,4 or 105 mm1 75 mm KwK L/242 |
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| Secondary | ||
| MG | 3: 7.62 mm MG1 3: 7.92 mm sMG2 3: MG3,4 |
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| OR | 4: MG4 | |
| Side arms | ||
| Quantity | ||
| Main | 1042 | |
| Secondary | ||
| MG | 6,0002 | |
| Side arms | ||
| Armor Thickness (mm) | 132, 141 | |
| Hull Front, Upper | ||
| Hull Front, Lower | ||
| Hull Sides, Upper | ||
| Hull Sides, Lower | ||
| Hull Rear | ||
| Hull Top | ||
| Hull Bottom | ||
| Turret Front | ||
| Turret Sides | ||
| Turret Rear | ||
| Turret Top | ||
| Engine (Make / Model) | BMW Va2 | |
| Cylinders | 62 | |
| Net HP | 2502, 3001,3 | |
| Transmission | 6 forward, 2 reverse.2 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline1,3 | |
| Octane | ||
| Capacity | 31.2 L | |
| Performance | ||
| Traverse | 360°, hand.2 | |
| Speed - Road | 24.85 mph1 40 kph1,2 |
12 mph4 |
| Speed - Cross Country | ||
| Range - Road | 150 km2 | |
| Range - Cross Country | ||
| Turning radius | ||
| Elevation limits | -12° to +60°2 | |
| Fording depth | ||
| Trench crossing | ||
| Vertical obstacle | ||
| Suspension (Type) | ||
| Wheels each side | ||
| Return rollers each side | ||
| Track length | ||
| Tires | ||
| Track width | ||
| Track centers/tread |
Sources:
- The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
- Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two, Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle, 1999
- Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972
- German Tanks and Armoured Vehicles 1914 - 1945, B. T. White, 1966
