Csepel 130
Notes: This is a
virtual copy of the US World War 2 Dodge WC-51 Weapons Carrier.
Design began in 1948, and production began in 1951, with production
continuing until 1958. It is still in service in small numbers, but most have
been scrapped or sold off to civilians.
The cargo area may be covered by a tarp and bows, and there is a weapon
mount behind the front seats. Alternatively, a hard top may be installed; some
of these have hatches in the roof. The drive is 4x4, switchable to 4x2 for road
use, and the axles have locking differentials. The engine is a Csepel B-413
gasoline engine developing 86 horsepower; this is actually an Austrian engine
produced under license. The front of the vehicle has a 3.5-ton-capacity winch
for self-recovery or assisting in recovering another vehicle.
The Csepel 130
is sometimes known as the Magyar Jeep or Hungarian Jeep. A very common variant
is an ambulance.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$3,175 |
G, A |
682 kg |
3.86 tons |
2+6 |
2 |
Headlights |
Open |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
184/93 |
51/26 |
112 |
38 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Csepel K-800
Notes: A variant
of the M-2 artillery tractor used by the Soviets in World War 2, the K-800 is no
longer in active Hungarian service.
It was also exported to China, but is not in active service there either;
however, both countries still keep them in reserve status.
The K-800 was also license-built in Yugoslavia as the GJ-800, using a
different (and less powerful) 120-horsepower FAMOS engine as well as the cab of
a FAP-made truck of the period (1950s), but this vehicle is probably also in
reserve status in the remnants of that country.
Changes from the
M-2 include a more powerful Csepel D613 130-horsepower diesel-burning engine and
a roof hatch in the center of the cab roof (though it is not reinforced to allow
a weapon mount). The suspension is
derived from that of the SU-76 assault gun, and other than being tracked, the
layout is conventional, with an engine compartment at the front, cab center, and
a cargo/passenger section to the rear.
The cargo section may be covered by a tarpaulin over bows.
The front windows of the cab hinge upwards if desired.
Meant for use as an artillery tractor, the K-800 and GJ-800 are capable
of towing 8 tons.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
K-800 |
$3,892 |
D, A |
1.8 tons |
8.2 tons |
2+8 |
8 |
Headlights |
Open |
GJ-800 |
$3,865 |
D, A |
1.8 tons |
7.1 tons |
2+8 |
8 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
K-800 |
131/92 |
36/25 |
280 |
39 |
Stnd |
T2 |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
GJ-800 |
136/95 |
38/26 |
280 |
35 |
Stnd |
T2 |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
KTJ Szöcske LSV
Notes: This is
the only Fast Attack type vehicle in the former Warsaw Pact, and Hungary uses
it. It is of conventional design,
with an open construction fitted with a tubular frame and roll bars, and
heavy-duty suspension. The roll
cage may mount several types of weapons, such as machineguns, grenade launchers,
and recoilless rifles. Two weapon
mounts are provided, one on the center roll bar and one in front of the
commander’s seat. The Szöcske did not
enter service until after the Wall fell, and did not see large numbers of
service until 1995. One variant is a medevac version, which carried two
stretchers, a seated casualty, and a medic. Another is a tow vehicle/ammunition
carrier for the 2B9 Vasilyek 82mm automortar. Engines are either an
88-horsepower gasoline engine or a 78-horsepower diesel engine.
Szöcske
translates to Grasshopper. The Szöcske has passed out of Hungarian military
service in the early 2000s, with the survivors in museums or displays or sold
off to civilian operators.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Gas |
$2,450 |
D, A |
500 kg |
1.7 tons |
2+2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Diesel |
$2,423 |
D, A |
500 kg |
1.6 tons |
2+2 |
1 |
Headlights |
Open |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
Gas |
371/187 |
103/52 |
70 |
39 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |
Diesel |
349/176 |
97/49 |
70 |
23 |
Stnd |
W(2) |
HF1
HS1 HR1 |