Danish Army
Specific: A single 185 with
Danish modifications (PV M 34) procured in 1934. The
acquisition price was around 60.000 DKr. The
modifications increased the weight with 2.5 ton, and
despite a promised top-speed around 100 km/h, the vehicle
never reached more that 45 km/h.
Various modifications were made in co-operation with
Landsverk. In 1937 the engine gave up, and several
experiments to reduce weight was done, but without any
luck. Status as training-vehicle in 1939.
Historical: The Landsverk 185 was build on a
Fordson chassis with all-wheel drive.
Length: 4.94 m (192 inches).
Width: 2.02 m (78 inches).
Height: 2.30 m (90 inches).
Weight: 4.550 kg (10.010 lb.).
Armour: 6 mm.
Engine: Ford 221 V8-cylinder, 3.621 cm3 (220 cubic
inches) displacement, liquid cooled, carburettors.
Horsepower: 65.
Transmission: 4-speed gearbox.
Transfer case: Forward/reverse.
Electrical system: N/A.
Brakes: Mechanical.
Tyres: Solid, with air-chambers.
Fording depth:
without preparation: N/A.
with deep water fording kit: N/A.
Fuel type: N/A.
Fuel capacity: N/A.
Range: 250 km (156 miles).
Crew: 5 - 6.
Armament: One 20 mm Madsen machine gun,
two 8 mm machine guns (Type C). 300 rounds were carried
to the 20 mm gun and 3.520 rounds for the 8 mm guns.
Additional: Duplicate driving controls
at rear.
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