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Praga RV

Description

The Praga RV was a 2 ton, 4x6 light truck, first manufactured in 1935, with more than 3000 being build before production ended in 1939.

In addition to being used by the Czechoslovakian army, the Praga RV was exported to several other countries, including Poland and Sweden. After invading Czechoslovakia, Germany also used the Praga RV.

Variants of the Praga RV included the Praga RVR (which was equipped with a radio) and an ambulance version.

Technical Details

Praga RV
Crew
Crew
  • Driver
  • 2 passengers
Physical Characteristics
Weight 3.8 t
Length 5.6 m
Width 2 m
Height 2.5 m
Performance
Speed (max) 70 km/h
Engine
Engine Praga SV
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3468 cc

Images

Profile view of a Praga RV
Profile view of a Praga RV
Left side view of a Praga RV
Left side view of a Praga RV
Another left side view of a Praga RV
Another left side view of a Praga RV

Further Reading

Sources

  1. WARE, Pat. World War Two Military Vehicles : Transport and Halftracks. Surrey : Ian Allan Publishing, 2007. 192p. ISBN: 07-1103-193-2.