39M Csaba

The 39M Csaba scout car was used by the Hungarian Royal Army from 1939 to 1945. The vehicle was built in the Weiss Manfred Factory at Csepel in Budapest, Hungary. It was based on the experience gained using the AC2 (Armoured Car) and guidance of the Hungarian Institute of Military Technology. The car was made of 9MM and 13MM armour plate with rivets. It's engine was a 90 HP Ford engine built in Köln, Germany. The vehicle was equipped with a 20MM heavy gun and 8MM machine gun. The crew consisted of three man. AN estimated 100 were built before the end of WW2.