NSU Kettenkrad: A motorcycle or a Tank?

After looking at the image, you must be wondering that for what is this monster made for. It is a NSU Kettenkrad, the smallest tracked vehicle that was produced in World War II. It was known as Rabbit, but has nothing to do with that innocent creature. The vehicle is a kind of tractor that is about 10 feet long with a room of three people. It was powered by a water-cooled Opel four cylinder lifted straight out of the Opel Olympia that could deliver 36 horsepower to drive this 2700-pound half-track through any terrain. The machine had a sophisticated mechanism that made it maneuverable. The steering was controlled using a steering brake system much like a bigger tank. The vehicle was used to tow heavy guns to the places, which were hard to reach. Only a few of these machines have survived and I am sure these are best choice for an Off Road drive experience. Via: automotiveblogger

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