Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen Typ 166
The Volkswagen Schwimmwagen Typ 166 entered production in 1941 as Germany’s first mass‑produced amphibious car. Between 1941 and 1944 more than 15,500 units were built, making it the most produced amphibious vehicle in automotive history.
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Record‑breaking Production Run
Over 15,000 Schwimmwagens were built from 1941‑1944, with 15,584 units recorded in total. The vast majority – 14,276 – came from the Fallersleben Volkswagen factory.
Compact Redesign Compared to the Type 128
The Type 166 production model featured a wheelbase 40 cm shorter and a width 10 cm smaller than the earlier Type 128, reflecting a deliberate redesign for a more compact amphibious vehicle.
Amphibious Role in the Wehrmacht
After the Wehrmacht’s request, manufacturing began in 1941. While the Type 128 was intended for engineering units, the Type 166 became the general‑purpose amphibious car used throughout the German armed forces.
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