The Škoda PA-I (Panzerwagen I) was designed by Škoda in 1922, to provide the Czechoslovakian army with a purpose-build armored car. The chassis was designed from the ground-up, which allowed the vehicle to have bi-directional drive. This was a revolutionary design at the time, which was later adopted by other countries. Two prototypes were build, which were modified several times by Škoda, who eventually designed the improved Škoda PA-II.
The two prototypes were primarily used as trial vehicles. Their fate following the German annexation is not known.
| Škoda PA-I | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew (total) | 5 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Weight | 7.6 t |
| Length | 6.6 m |
| Width | 2.26 m |
| Height | 2.74 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (range) | 3-5.5 mm |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | MG 08 (2) |
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