Tank Chats #120 | Sd.Kfz. 234 Panzerspähwagen | The Tank Museum

The good news is that Tatra solves the engine concerns on the Sd.Kfz. 234 for hot conditions in desert operations. The bad news is that Tatra solves this in 1944, when Axis desert operations are moot.

Honestly tank chats series is a masterpiece

The design of these proves beyond a shadow of doubt that the Germans were fully aware of the benefits of angled armour very early on. Contrary to popular belief.

That prototype at 3:36 is ADORABLE! Look how happy he is

This man is very charismatic and explains things in details but clearly. It's always a pleasure to listen to those videos. This vehicule in particular is very interesting, and looks pretty good too.

Person: How do you calm yourself down after a stressful day of midterms and assignments? Me: I watch a 20 minute video of a man with a calming accent, talking about a car with a big cannon on top that has an overtly German name. Person: ...

Built a Panzerspähwagen when I was younger a Monogram kit. Even as a lad I was amazed it was eight wheel driven. Cheers from Ireland Fellas.

Already told my wife we are going across the pond to see this museum. Tank chats is glorious

I imagine it was rather disconcerting to the driver to have that L24 75mm howitzer going off a foot above your head.

Always fascinated by the armoured cars and good explanation of the story behind these vehicles.

German Armored Cars always looked cool to me, had a futuristic vibe to them, like the Sdkfz 222

The Germans really do love heavy reconnaissance

I love the German wheeled armour. It's so practical to build from flat plates, and have a small size to be fast on roads.

I didn't realize this was the only wheeled German armour you had, would be great to see an Sd.Kfz.222, which you could also have a picture of Lt Grueber from "'Allo 'Allo", with a reference to "his little tank" line from the TV series.

Such an elegant and beautiful vehicle. I hope the museum can get it repainted and running sometime in the near future.

The moment I heard 'Wheeled Vehicle', my brain immediately changed it to 'Vealed Wheehicle'. Curse your black heart Claus Kellerman!

The fact that Brits actually used the Puma, a 1940s design as a benchmark it the 1970s, 25 years after the end of the war tells everything you really need to know. Wish this could be made a runner again and given it's period correct paint scheme. Such a magnificent looking and performing vehicle.

Ralf Raths, the director of the Panzermuseum Munster has made a series about diesel fuel in the Wehrmacht. He comes to the conclusion, that it is a myth, that they didn't use it because of the Kriegsmarine. The documents he referred to, show, that it was because available diesel engines were heavier, yet less powerful and bigger in size than their gasoline counterparts. Also they had concerns about the reliability of this new and mostly unproven technology. It was very interesting to watch Mr. Raths look at the documents of the time for an answer. Sadly the video isn't available in English yet as far as I know.

That original prototype looked adorable. It had a face with those round lights for eyes and the chains looked like a smile ☺

Due to financial dramas I can't donate but hope this fantastic museum stays open in these weird times.