Wirbelwind & Ostwind Technical Information
20mm Flakvierling auf Gw IV Wirbelwind (Whirlwind)
Principal manufacturer(s): Ostbau (Sagan)
Production date(s): 1943-44
Armament: 4 x 20mm Flak 36; 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 22 tons
Overall length: 5.92m
Height: 2.76m
Width: 2.9m
Track width: 40cm
Ground clearance: 40cm
Maximum road speed: 38km/h
Range (roads): 180km
Range (cross-country): 120km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM/112 V-12 petrol
Engine power: 310 bhp at 3,200 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867cc
Fuel capacity: 470 liters
Armor thickness: superstructure 16mm; hull 20-80mm
Note: no SdKfz number was assigned to this vehicle
36\7mm Flak suf Gw IV Ostwind (East wind)
Principal manufacturer(s): Deutsche Eisenwerke
Production date(s): 1944
Armament: 1 x 37mm Flak 43 L/60; 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 7
Weight in action: 25 tons
Overall length: 5.92m
Height: 2.76m
Width: 2.9m
Track width: 40cm
Ground clearance: 40cm
Maximum road speed: 38km/h
Range (roads): 180km
Range (cross-country): 120km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM/112 V-12 petrol
Engine power: 310 bhp at 3,200 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867cc
Fuel capacity: 470 liters
Armor thickness: superstructure 25mm; hull 20-80mm
Note: no SdKfz number was assigned to this vehicle
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