INSPECTION OF VEHICLES INTENDED FOR THE KVP

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• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 29, 2002
• Sequence Number: 29
• Publication Date: September 4, 1953
• Content Type: REPORT

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
INFORMATION REPORT
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tional Defense of the United, States, within the mean-
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SECURITY INFORMATION
COUNTRY EeSt Germany
SUBJECT Inspection of Vehicles Intended for
the KV
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General Chuitav inspected the newly developed motor vehicles intended far
use by the Kasernierte Volkspolizeil lin Karlshorst. Previous
to his inspection the vehicles were seen by other high-ranking Mussian officers,
name unknown, but they included two generals, two colonels and two lieutenant
colonels* 1 the vehicles were inspected in Lichtenberg
bran artillery general and major General Hans Wulz. At this earlier
inspeation? the vehicles'emunition carrying capacity was tested.
Results of the inspection of the vehicles were as follOwS:
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A cross-country "Kuehelsitz" (i.e#,light multiple purpose car) car-of 60
U.P. This vehicle has not been tested mechanically as yet, but the
outward appearance was approved. Tests will be carried out in the near
fixture,
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Three models were exipited:
(1) A short wheel-base vehicle intended primsrily for the towing of
artillery, with seating capacity for 8 persons.
(2) A, medium wheel-base, platform truck (Pritschenaufbau)
(3) A long wheel-base vehitle for troop carrying.
The vehitles were classed. AS "goad" at the inspection, and the air-cooled
engine approved. Bawever, the following instructions were gi/en:
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(a) The short wheel-base vehicle is not to gib into production because
it does not provi0 sufficient:. carrying space for atmunition.
(b) The medium wheel-base vehicle is to be produced for towing light
artillery, but it is to be . 25 cms wider to carry more ammunition
and to be fitted with the superstructure of the vele listed
ahtive? to provide accommodation for at least 22 perants.
) The long wh41-base vehicle to be used purely as a versonnelt2carrier.
Attplots will be made to fit the Tihaenomen with an air-cooled
Diekel engine,
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Several 05s7 each with a different body, were shown. Basically the LKW
was Considered 'good, but for the 1954 series, efforts must be made to reduce
its weight and to lower the bodywork by 100-120 mms. Attempts to install
an air-cOoled engine will be made. In addition, attempts are to be mole
itdrease the range to 800 km by the addition of extra fuel tanks.
(1) The G will be used as a towing vehicle for medium artillery. A
capstan wtich is not yet fitted will be ad.ded later.
(2) The 05 withtltped-coachwbork'is conaidered verfsuitable'as-a
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(3) The 05 with closed bodroorkis most suitable at a mobile workshop for
vehicles and artillery repairs.
(4) The 05.1 with trailer, is considered suitable as a "tanker" for
refuelling of vebicles? but with the next seriespattempts must be
made to install a pump for quicker refuelling and to ihcrease the oil
carrying capatity by 3-100.
(5)
The 05, used as a Pionierwagen 1; can serve to carry pontoons.'
To facilitate loading, a winch and pulley will be added.
Comment. Combat engineer vehicle.
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