The Sd.Kfz. 9, also called the Famo after its builder, was the heaviest half-track built in quantity in Germany during the Second World War. Officially the schwerer Zugkraftwagen 18 t, it was a prime mover for the biggest towed guns, such as the 24 cm Kanone 3, and a recovery tractor for damaged tanks; one or several together could haul even a Tiger or Panther. A Maybach HL 108 twelve-cylinder petrol engine of about 270 horsepower drove a ladder-frame chassis with interleaved road wheels, and the vehicle could tow about 28 tonnes. Fahrzeug- und Motorenbau (FAMO) of Breslau designed it, with prototypes from 1936 and the F 3 production model of 1939. Vomag of Plauen and later Tatra also built it, and roughly 2,500 were made between 1938 and 1945. Variants carried a 6 tonne or 10 tonne crane, and a few mounted an armoured 8.8 cm Flak 18 gun.
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SignificanceThe heaviest half-track vehicle of any type built in quantity in Nazi Germany during the war years. 1 Engine Class EngineMaybach HL 108 twelve-cylinder petrol engine 2 Connections
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Fahrzeug- und Motorenbau GmbH (FAMO) of Breslau received the contract for the 18 t (18 long tons; 20 short tons) heavy towing tracked vehicle.
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was a German half-track that saw widespread use in World War II
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Lead, production years
Approximately 2,500 were produced between 1938 and 1945.
Lead, production total
Approximately 2,500 were produced between 1938 and 1945.
Lead, roles
Its main roles were as a prime mover for very heavy towed guns such as the 24 cm Kanone 3 and as a tank recovery vehicle.
Description, engine power
Power was provided by a Maybach 12-cylinder, water-cooled, 10.8-litre (660 cu in) HL 108 gasoline engine of 270 hp (200 kW).
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the heaviest half-track vehicle of any type built in quantity in Nazi Germany during the war years
Design and development, FAMO
Fahrzeug- und Motorenbau GmbH (FAMO) of Breslau received the contract for the 18 t (18 long tons; 20 short tons) heavy towing tracked vehicle.
Lead, country of origin
was a German half-track that saw widespread use in World War II
View the Source2. Tank Encyclopedia: Sd.Kfz.9 (1938)
Tank EncyclopediaProduction versions 1938-45
2,500 total since 1939.
Propulsion
Maybach 12-cylinder water-cooled, 10.838 litres (661.4 cu in) HL 108 gasoline engine
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