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The Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (listen ⓘ), or simply Kübel, [2] contractions of the original German word Kübelsitzwagen (translated: 'bucket-seat car' — but when the contractions are translated literally a back-formation of 'bucket' or 'tub'-car results), [3] is a military light utility vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the ...
The Panther, also known as "PzKpfw V", "Panzer V", and Sd. Kfz. 171, was a medium tank of the German Army in the second part of World War II. Until 1944, it was designated as the PzKpfw V Panther. Until 1944, it was designated as the PzKpfw V Panther.
A 1974 "Acapulco" Thing. The Volkswagen Type 181 is a two-wheel drive, four-door convertible, manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1968 until 1983. Originally developed for the West German Army, the Type 181 also entered the civilian market as the Kurierwagen (“courier car”) in West Germany, the Trekker (RHD Type 182) in the United Kingdom, the Thing in the United States and Canada ...
VK4503 (experimental designation for the Henschel development vehicle for the Tiger II) VK6501(H) (experimental designation for the Henschel proposal for the Panzer VII) VK7201(K) (experimental designation) Volkswagen Kübelwagen (military version of the Volkswagen. A later version sold in the US as the Thing.)
During World War II, Ferdinand Porsche designed and Volkswagen produced a light military vehicle for German forces called the Kübelwagen (literally 'bucket car'). [1] It was prototyped and first deployed in Poland as the Type 62, but following improvements entered full-scale production as the Type 82.
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles: MAN SX: heavy truck/tractor: no: 2005–present: Germany, United Kingdom, New Zealand Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles: MAN TGA: heavy truck: yes: 2000–present: Germany Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles: MAN TGM: medium truck: yes: 2000–present: Austria, Germany Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles: MAN TGS ...
The Volkswagen Type 183, more commonly known as the Iltis (German for polecat), [3] is a military vehicle built by Volkswagen for use by the German military. The Iltis was formerly built under licence in Canada by Bombardier Inc. [4] Although the two vehicles were briefly offered simultaneously, the Type 183 effectively replaced the Type 181.
Wiesel 1 MK20 (1991) Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Dresden. The vehicle next to it is the Panzerhaubitze 2000.. Depending on the exact configuration, the Wiesel 1's length is about 3.55 metres (11.6 ft), height 1.82 metres (6.0 ft), and width 1.82 metres (6.0 ft).