Kettenkrad

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Known as the Kettenkrad (a German portmanteau for "tracked motorcycle"), the NSU SdKfz is a small half-track with handlebars and a saddle up front and two jump seats in the rear. It was designed to be transported aboard a Junkers Ju 52 airplane, and was primarily used to tow artillery, transport supplies, and lay communications cables in difficult terrain, but was also tasked as an airplane tug and found life in post-war Europe as an agricultural tool.

Powered by a 36 hp 1.5-liter Opel car engine, and featuring a three-speed transmission with high and low ranges, it had a top speed of 50 mph that made it the fastest tracked vehicle used during the war.

 

[Baldeagle]

Wow,that could be fun,thanks for posting,very interesting.

 

[Rocky]

It certainly is an "unusual" vehicle.

 

[George S.]

Saw one up close at Motorcyclepedia museum in New York state. Very unusual but very cool too.

 

[Rocky]

Saw one up close at Motorcyclepedia museum in New York state. Very unusual but very cool too.

I saw that one too and probably have a picture of it if I can find it.

 

[George S.]

I saw that one too and probably have a picture of it if I can find it.

I couldn't find my picture. It must have been one of them that didn't make the trip to my new phone.

 

[George S.]

This is the one at Motorcyclepedia. Found this image on the web.

 

[Rocky]

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This is the one at Motorcyclepedia. Found this image on the web.

Thanks. I was going to do that as I couldn't find the picture I had.

 

[DaveM]

Very COOL, there you go @Rocky no more excuses for not being able to ride in winter

 

[Rocky]

Very COOL, there you go @Rocky no more excuses for not being able to ride in winter

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