5 cm FlaK 41 auf HKp 903

The machine HKp903 originated from the development machine HKp902 of the company Büssing NAG.
The machine of serial number 2013 carried a mounted anti-aircraft cannon 5cm Flak 41.
The prototype was experimentally served in the unit Flak 4 Abteilung. The machine was extended compared to the project HKp902 and the crew consisted of 8 men. The armor was 6mm thick, weighing about 12.5t and the machine powered by the engine Maybach HL45 reached a maximum speed of up to 50km/h. The mention of this machine appeared in the report WaPrüf 6 from 1.7.1942.
Photos and detailed information about the prototype are not available. The project was not accepted into series production.



*source :


Thomas L.Jentz, Hilary Loius Doyle - Panzer Tracts no.12 - Flak Selbstfahrlafetten and Flakpanzer - Sd.Kfz.10/4 to 8,8cm Flak auf VFW, year of issue 1998, no ISBN
Ivo Pejčoch - Obrněná technika 2, Německo 1919-1945 II.část, vydavateľstvo ARES, Praha 1999, ISBN 80-86158-07-1
URL : https://www.valka.cz/5-cm-FlaK-41-auf-HKp-903-t34934#126985 Version : 0
Discussion post Fact post
Attachments


Join us

We believe that there are people with different interests and experiences who could contribute their knowledge and ideas. If you love military history and have experience in historical research, writing articles, editing text, moderating, creating images, graphics or videos, or simply have a desire to contribute to our unique system, you can join us and help us create content that will be interesting and beneficial to other readers.

Find out more