Danish Army
Specific: Realising that the Landsverk
185 was´nt going
to be a success, the look-out for another armoured
vehicle continued in 1934. Going through the market in
1936 resulted in a contract with Landsverk concerning the
deliverance of 2 M36 hulls mounted on a German
Büssing-NAG chassis at a price around 100.000 DKr a
piece.
Basically it was an improved L-181, being a bit longer
and wider than its predecessor.
The Danish designation was PV M 36.
Historical: The 180 was in generally performing
well, though the front axle tended to break down. The car
had 2 drivers, one front and one rear with duplicate
controls. Chains could be mounted at the rear axles in
order to increase traction. Tyres were of the solid
cushion type.
Besides Denmark, Ireland acquired 2 L-180 in early 1937
at a cost of £ 6.000 each, and further 6 were ordered in
April 1939. The first 2 vehicles were delivered in early
1938.
Length: 5.87 m (228 inches).
Width: 2.24 m (87 inches).
Height: 2.48 m (97 inches).
Weight: 7.400 kg (16.280 lb.).
Armour: 5 - 9 mm.
Engine: Büssing-NAG L8V V8-cylinder, 7.913 cm3 (346
cubic inches) displacement.
Horsepower: 180.
Transmission: 3-speed gearbox.
Transfer case: 2-speed.
Electrical system: N/A.
Brakes: Hydraulic.
Tyres: Solid, with air-chambers.
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 120 liter (26 gallons).
Range: 300 km (187 miles).
Crew: 5.
Armament: One 20 mm machinegun, two 8 mm
machineguns (Type C). 300 rounds were carried to the 20
mm gun and 2.800 rounds for the 8 mm guns.
Additional: Max. speed: 65 km/h.
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