The military amphibious Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimwagen. Created with the participation of Ferdinand Porsche. Volkswagen Schwimmwagen is recognized as the most mass amphibious vehicle of the Second World War: over 15 thousand copies have been produced in 4 years, including 1308 at the Porsche plant in Stuttgart. The German floating vehicle of high cross-country capability for military purposes was created for the Wehrmacht army and SS troops. On the water Schwimwagen used a propeller, and also the rotating wheels of both axles.
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Moscow
Years of production: 1941-1944
Country of origin: Germany
Issued: 15584 items
Weight: 910 kg
Power: 25 hp
Speed on water: 10 km / h
