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Daimler Model 1915


Armored Car [ 1915 ]



The Model 1915 was the Daimler contribution to a German Army requirement calling for an all-wheel drive armored car system.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 08/15/2016 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com | The following text is exclusive to this site.

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Along with automakers Bussing AG and Ehrhardt, Daimler of Germany was charged with development of an all-wheel armored car system to replicate the success that the Belgians saw with their Minerva car series. Armored cars saw their first notable large-scale actions in the Great War (1914-1918) but their tactical value was ultimately held in check with the arrival of Trench Warfare which precipitated the evolution of the tank itself. Daimler's contribution became the Daimler Model 1915 Armored Car.

This entry fulfilled the all-wheel drive requirement sought by the German Army and was essentially a Daimler truck with a Krupp armored superstructure added over the working components and crew spaces. Armor comprised chromium-nickel stainless steel plates riveted into place over a framework. Like the competing Bussing A5P model, the Daimler vehicle was crewed by ten personnel. The engine was held in a forward compartment and constituted an in-house Daimler Model 4-cylinder gasoline-fueled unit outputting 80 horsepower. Altogether, the car could range out to 150 miles and reach speeds of 24 miles per hour on paved surfaces - much less when going off-road.

The vehicle held a 4x2 wheel arrangement across two axles - the rear axle seated four tires (two to a hull side) to compensate for the added weight of armor over the rear section as well as the weight added by the armament, ammunition, and crew. The armored superstructure showcased "slab" sides offering limited protection against small arms fire and artillery spray. A turret was affixed to the roof to provide excellent firing arcs for the gunner over the vehicle. The armament scheme included 3 x 7.92mm MG08 water-cooled machine guns.

The 21,800lb vehicle held a length of 5.6 meters, a width of 2 meters and a height of 3.8 meters.

Like other armored cars of World War 1, the Daimler Model 1915 was a heavy and tall steel-clad beast with nominal battlefield value and - in terms of German cars of the war - required an excessive amount of crewmembers for optimal function. However, in certain circumstances, particularly against rifle-armed enemy infantry concentrations, the car could be used to assail key positions with relative impunity - that is if the heavy vehicle did not sink into soft terrain, get trapped crossing a trench, or fall victim to ranged artillery fire.©MilitaryFactory.com
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Specifications



Service Year
1915

Origin
Imperial Germany national flag graphic
Imperial Germany

Crew
10
CREWMEN
Production
12
UNITS


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(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
Armored Car
Design, of typically lightweight nature, providing onroad/offroad capabilities for the scouting or general security roles.
Reconaissance
Can conduct reconnaissance / scout missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, et al - typically through lightweight design.


Length
18.4 ft
5.6 m
Width
6.7 ft
2.03 m
Height
12.6 ft
3.85 m
Weight
21,605 lb
9,800 kg
Tonnage
10.8 tons
LIGHT
(Showcased structural values pertain to the base Daimler Model 1915 production variant. Length typically includes main gun in forward position if applicable to the design)
Powerplant: 1 x Daimler Model 4-cylinder gasoline fueled engine developing 80 horsepower.
Speed
23.6 mph
(38.0 kph)
Range
155.3 mi
(250.0 km)
(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the base Daimler Model 1915 production variant. Compare this entry against any other in our database)
3 x 7.92mm Maxim MG08 water-cooled machine guns


Supported Types


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(Not all weapon types may be represented in the showcase above)
Not Available.


Model 1915 - Base Series Designation


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