The Škoda PA-I (Panzerwagen I) was designed by Škoda in 1922, to provide the Czechoslovakian army with a purpose-build armored car. The chassis was designed from the ground-up, which allowed the vehicle to have bi-directional drive. This was a revolutionary design at the time, which was later adopted by other countries. Two prototypes were build, which were modified several times by Škoda, who eventually designed the improved Škoda PA-II.
The two prototypes were primarily used as trial vehicles. Their fate following the German annexation is not known.
Škoda PA-I | |
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Crew | |
Crew | 5 |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weight | 7.6 t |
Length | 6.6 m |
Width | 2.26 m |
Height | 2.74 m |
Armour | |
Armour (range) | 3-5.5 mm |
Armament | |
Primary weapon | MG 08 (2) |