Amphibs sorted by year of production can be
found on René Pohl Site
www.schwimmauto.de
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Pajero el Lago (1987)
See the book "Mit dem Auto baden gehen", (very limited
edition). (SOLD OUT)
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Pandur
The Pandur vehicle is powered by a Steyr WD 612 diesel
engine, rated at 195 kW (265 hp). The hydraulically controlled
automatic Allison transmission has torque converter and lock-up clutch.
The vehicle's on-board computer system gives electronic control of
systems such as gear locks and clutches, maintenance and repair
diagnostic system, with visual and acoustic warnings. The two steered
axles allow manoeuvrability after damage to the first axle. A tire
inflation system gives optimised traction on all terrain due to
continuously adjustable tire pressure. Maximum speed is 110 km/hour (68
mph) and cruising range is 650 km (404 miles).
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/pandur/index.html
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Panhard VBL scout car (1980)
It is an amphibious 4x4 from France.
Length: 3.87 m Width: 2.02 m Height (Hull Top): 1.7 m
Ground Clearance: 0.37 m Wheelbase: 2.45 m
Weight (Combat): 3590 kg Weight (Empty): 2890 kg
Engine: Peugeot XD3T, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
developing 95 hp at 4150 rpm
Maximum Road Speed: 95 km / h
Maximum Water Speed: 4.5 km / h
Maximum Range: 600 km on the tank (120 ltr) and 200 km more with the
on-board fuel cans.
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Panzerfähre (1942)
Armoured Amphibious Tractor/Ferry
The replacement for the Land-Wasser-Schlepper
baset on parts of the Pz Kpfw IV ausf F. (drive train, motor and
tracks.)
Interesting on this design are the cape stand winch in the middle of
the deck and the fold down air intakes. The driver sits in the front
down and below and just before the air intakes.
Only 2 prototypes where build.
picture and info was send in by Steven Malikoff
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PB-4 amphibious (1935)
#404 in the MUSEUM OF ARMOURED FORCES KUBINKA RUSSIA is
a PB-4 (1935) Amphibious armoured car. (GAZ-AAA) (in al likely hood)
Picture taken by John Sloan and
used by permission
http://members.aol.com/kubinka/kubinmus.htm
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Peerless ???
Amphi Cat look alike.
The word is that Amphicat sued this company for copyright infringement.
There for only 5 of these machines ever built.
Engine is a Sachs SA290 with electric start.
The transmission has hi-lo-and reverse.
The vehicle was for sale on Ebay.
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Pegaso VAP 3550/1 (1978)
Build in Spain, it has a diesel engine of 6550 cc the
Pegaso 9125/5 175 hp a 2.600 r.p.m.
the is weight 9500 kg max weight 12500 kg.
long 9.058 m wide 2.50 m; high 2,83 m.
max speed on road 87 Km/h off-road 47 Km/h on water 10 Km/h
fuel tank 250 l. endurance 800 Km. on the road
http://www.blimdanet.com/antiguos/pato/pato.htm
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PENGUIN (1962)
The Penguin is a 4 wheeled, two wheel drive, two seater
vehicle.
On land top speeds of up to 40 mph and in the water 4 mph are its
limits. It is and is powered by a two stroke gasoline engine driving
the rear wheels
through a 4-speed transmission.
Water propulsion is provided by the rear wheels only.
It is 48" wide, 75" long, 30" high and weighs
approximately 420 lbs.
Kevin Percy has a Penguin and beaver page.
http://ca.geocities.com/kevin_percy/penguinpage
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Peugeot (1920)
This is NO amphib. In many magazines they say it is,
but I'm sorry, it is an advertisement object for Peugeot Nautic.
That was a part of Peugeot that made boats.
It is just a cut open boat hull on a Peugeot car
chassis.
It has a propeller but no drive shaft. ;-)
The picture was send in by Malcolm Steck.
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PHANTOM
1967 PHANTOM Amphibious Car
No more info. The vehicle was up for auction.
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Polywog see Rhino
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Poncin VP 2800
This 8x8 was made by Giles Poncin, the engine is a
Peugeot 45 kw (65 hp) 2000 cc diesel (water cooled) and a top speed of
65 km/h but a Citroen 26 kw (35 hp) 2CV petrol (air cooled) with a top
speed 60 km/h was also possible. They come with two lever break
steering.
There are 4 forward gears and one reverse. The VP 2800 can carry one
ton load. Other Poncin models are the VP2000 (6x6), VP3000 (8x8) and
Poncin made also non amphibious 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles with a excavator
in the back and one with a "bus" body. The VP 2800 has an optional PTO.
This picture taken by Jerry and is used with permission.
http://www.teleweb.net/jegrey/Poncin.htm
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M-76 Otter was built by Pontiac. (1952)
The one in the picture was built in 1952.
production started in +- 1942 and ended in +- 1953
As fare as know by Johnny (he owns this vehicle) there are only about
200 operating otters left.
The info and pictures where send in by Johnny Willis.
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Pontiphian (1998)
This is a proto type and it hit the water for the first
time in August 1999.
speed on land is 40 mph and on water 15 mph.
It has past the coast card inspection and the DMV has approved the use
on the road.
On there website they say that they are building
amphibious vehicles
fire trucks
Tour Buses
Emergency Vehicles
Personal Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles
Cargo/Freight vehicles
but they still show the 1999 pictures.
In 2006 they made headlines again.
still looking for sponsors.
http://www.pontiphian.com
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PR765 Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle
(AIFV)
http://www.amintel.com/Weapons/Vehicles/YPR765.htm
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Presco
Presco Amphibious Equipment, Inc.
Amphibious Drag line & Backhoe
This company has 32 years experience in that field.
Standard Reach - 45' w/ 3 1/2 yd. bucket
Extended Reach - 60' w/ 2 1/2 yd. bucket
Travel Speed - 3.1 mph
http://www.presco-inc.com/html/models2.html
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Proto of Canadian military. (1963)
Only 6 of these vehicles ware made and only 3 still are
in existence. (1 in the Military Museum).
The truck weighs around 6000 pounds.
It has a diesel engine 150 hp, 4 wheel drive, aluminium body and it
will go up to 50 mph. The gearbox is an automatic. Apparently a Dodge
transmission with the internal parts of a racing transmission. It has 4
wheel independent suspension.
The vehicle has no propeller or water jet. It is
propelled in the water only by its tires.
This vehicle was for sale on Ebay.
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Proto type Terra-Mare
Seen at the amphib2000
It is a 4wd without any difflock, the land propulsion is from a Golf
diesel
that also drives the blower for the skirts.
An outboard engine is used for water propulsion.
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PT-76
This is a light amphibious tank but it is also rebuilt
to an amphibious armoured recovery and repair vehicle.
Lubuskie
Military Museum
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PTS-M (1965)
Russian build tracked amphib.
It can carry 10 ton or 70 solders
A drawback is the exhaust on the back of the cabin.
(in front of the load)
It is filling the load bay with exhaust fumes.
It was the first soviet cargo amphib with a closed crew
compartment.
The road speed is 40 km/h with 5 ton
and 20 km/h with 10 ton
and the water speed 10 km/h
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