Kettenkraftrad (Kettenkrad) Sd.Kfz.2. Built by the NSU company in Neckarsulm who were commisioned to build it in 1940.
Initially built in two versions.
1. Sd.Kfz 2/1 Field communication cable layer
2. Sd.Kfz 2/2 Laying heavy field communication cable
This picture is one taken by the NSU works and shows a Kettenkrad of the first series complete with trailer which was specially designed for the Kettenkrad. (the trailer was amphibious).
Notice the small rifle clips at the rear of the Kettenkrad, these were aslo capable of holding the Panzerfaust, a disposable antitank rocket.
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