Heimwehr Armored Car

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Orok
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Heimwehr Armored Car

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Post by Orok » 08 Apr 2004, 16:40

Hi all,

This is an interesting picture of a Heimwehr armored car during the brief Austrian civil war of 1934.

Any more information on or pictures of this type of armor?

Best Regards!
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All the Heimwehr forces in Vienna have been mobilized and ordered to get ready for immediate action. Armored cars are patrolling the main streets in case of disturbance. An armored car in a Vienna street ready for action. July 27, 1934
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Post by CMF » 14 Apr 2004, 16:00

Hi Orok,

Looks like something from that recent Sean Connery movie 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen', doesn't it !!! 8O

Found this info, from:
http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/austria/austria.html
The Skoda (Czech) PA-II "Zelva" (Turtle)

Three of these armored cars were purchased in 1927. They were used by the Vienna police department. The Austrians modified at least one of them by adding a small commander's cupola. These units were used after the suppression of the Nazi putch and murder of Austrian Chancellor Dr. Dollfuss in July 1934. The picture on the right (Bottom) shows one of these units in Vienna outside the Chancellor's residence after Dr. Dollfuss' assassination. All survived WW2.

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Crew 5
Engine Skoda, 4cyl, 9730cc, 70hp
Performance 70km/hour
Length 6m
Width 2.16m
Height 2.44m
Armament 4 x Maxim 08 MG
Armor 3 - 5.5mm
Weight 7.36 tons
Range 250km
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Post by CMF » 14 Apr 2004, 16:02

More pics :D
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Post by Orok » 14 Apr 2004, 16:50

Chris,

It's interesting information you've found!

Thank you and Best Regards!
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Post by Paul kyre » 01 Jul 2006, 08:31

Nice Vehicle! It looks So Cute and futuristic!
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Post by Ironmachine » 30 Jul 2006, 10:28

Hi, there is some information and photographs about the Skoda PA-II "Zelva" armored car here:

http://www.landships.freeservers.com/ai ... review.htm
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