Samochód pancerny wz. 29

This article includes a improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (January 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message )

Samochód Pancerny wzór 29
gasoline 35 hp (26 kW)
Power/weight	7.3 hp/tonne
Suspension	wheels, 4 x 2
Operational range	380 km
Maximum speed	35 km/h

Samochód Pancerny wzór 29 ("armoured car year 1929 model"), commonly known as Ursus or CWS, was a Polish interwar heavy

.

History and description

The car was designed in 1929 by

in the turret left-rear and right-rear at 120 degrees to the gun (all operated by the commander), and another 7.92 mm MG in the hull rear (operated by the rear gunner). Although this arrangement helped to achieve good balance of the turret, it was awkward to use. In the mid-1930s the right turret machine gun was removed. The car carried 96 rounds for the main gun and 4032 MG rounds in 16 252-round belts.

The vehicle was sufficiently armed and armored for late 1920s, but was underpowered, lacked all-wheel drive (which led to poor off-road mobility) and had high silhouette. Because of these shortcomings, only between 10 and 13 cars were built.

Combat history

Although obsolete by 1939, the car was still in service at the outbreak of the

, as a reconnaissance unit. The vehicles acted well in combat, but by 16 September all of them were lost.

External links

• derela.republika.pl