Spähpanzer SP I.C.

The Spähpanzer SP I.C. (also known as SP1C. The "SP" in SP I.C. is short of Spähpanzer, German for "Scout Tank") was the experimental model of a West German reconnaissance scout light tank with anti-tank components. It was developed from 1956 in order to increase the anti-tank capabilities of reconnaissance tank battalions, but the project eventually declined. There are two blueprint prototype versions of the SP I.C. The single tank built can be seen in the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz.

Spähpanzer SP I.C., PT1 & PT2
TypeLight tank
Place of originGermany
Service history
In serviceNever saw service
Production history
DesignerHotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz
Designed1956 ~ 1962
ManufacturerHotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz
Unit costClassified
Produced1962
No. built1
Specifications
Mass8.92 t (8.78 long tons)
Length4.42 m (14 ft 6 in)
Width2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Height2.39 m (7 ft 10 in)
Crew3 (commander/gunner, driver, loader)

Armor10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
Main
armament
1 × 90 mm Mercar (Mecar) or 1 x 90 mm Mercar mit "Mehrladeeinrichtung"
Secondary
armament
1 x MG42 GPMG or coaxial smoke grenade launchers
EngineHotchkiss 6-Zyl. Benzin 195/164/154 PS
195/164/154 hp
Power/weight30 PS (hp)/tonne
SuspensionHydropneumatic;
Traverse speeds:
PT1=40; PT2=44
Ground clearance400 mm
Fuel capacity270 litres; 85 litres reserve
Maximum speed 58 km/h (36 mph)

Specifications

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