KFZ. 385 TANKWAGEN

Description

This tank lorry, obtained from the frame of the multiuse lorry Kfz.305, was the mean used for standard refilling of the German aviation. Thanks to the good off the road characteristics, the vehicle was also able to operate on emergency landing fields without pitch which, during conflict, characterised the air bases in Africa and, in particular, in Russia. The vehicle was widely modified compared to the basic version, as well as the tank with the relative pumping system, it was also equipped with cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned to allow the safe refilling of airplanes.