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These 3-ton cargo trucks became the back bone of the German military transports.
The military designation for these 3-ton trucks was Kfz. 305. Originally designed
as a 4X2rear-wheel drive but in 1940 a 4-wheel design was made available and it
became very much appreciated by its crew for the cross country abilities. This
variant of the 3-ton was used primarily for cargo transportation but could easily be
adapted to handle troops. These 3-ton trucks continued to be manufactured even
when WWII was declared ended and the S type became the most used truck for
German commercial transport. From1937 to 1944 approximately 82,000 of the
Type were built and another 14,000 with along wheel-base and 8,300 with a low-
level base.
In 1939 Germany had developed a 2 cm Flak 38 gun that was an improvement
over the previous Flak 30. The 38 had almost double the rate of fire and the
weight had been reduced. The Flak 38 became the primary light weight anti-
aircraft gun and was towed or mounted on just about ever kind of German vehicle
during WWII. One vehicle that had the gun mounted on it was the old reliable 3-ton
truck whose 2 side and 1 rear panels were hinged at the bottom and would be
lowered opened.
Specifications for the base variant of the 2X4 rear-wheel drive 3-Ton Cargo Truck.
Performance
Engine - (6) cylinder, 3,626 L (221 cu in), 68 hp (51 kW) @ 2,800 rpm
Gears - (5) forward, (1) reverse
Brakes - Hydraulic all wheels
Fuel
Type – gasoline
Capacity - 82 L (21.7 US gal)
Consumption On Road - 26 L/100 km (9.0 mpg)
Off Road - 35 L/100 km (6.7 mpg)
Speed on Road - 85 km/h (52.8 mph)
Dimensions
Length - 6.10 m (20.03 ft)
Width - 2.26 m (7.43 ft)
Height - 2.85 m (9.35 ft)
Wheel base - 3.600 m (11.81 ft)
Weights
Empty - 5800 kg (12,790 lb)
Usual Maximum Load – 4000 (8,818 lb)
Specifications 2 cm Flak 38
Manufacturer - Mauser
Calibre – 2 cm / 20 mm
Barrel length – 225.2 cm
Weight - 420kg
Traverse - 360º
Elevation - -20º to +90º
Muzzle velocity – 900 m/sec
Effective range – 2200 m
Rate of fire - 420-480rpm
Shell weight - 0,119kg
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