Kraftrad BMW R 75 with sidecar

Kraftrad BMW R 75 with sidecar
Production information
Manufacturer	Bavaria Motor Werke
Type	Motorcycle
Technical specifications
Length	2.4 meters
Width	1.73 meters
Height	1 meter
Weight	410 kilograms
Speed	92 kph
Armor	None
Armament	None, or 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34
Crew	1 or 2
Passengers	1 or 2
Usage
Role(s)	Reconnaissance vehicle
Affiliation	Germany Italy

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The Kraftrad BMW R 75 with sidecar is motorcycle that appears in Hidden & Dangerous and Hidden & Dangerous 2.

Description

The R 75 is a heavy model of motorcycle with a powered sidecar and reverse gear. While it has a smaller version without sidecar, this model is especially efficient as it can be used as a courier, messenger vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, and, in some cases, a light combat vehicle with option of mounting a machine gun on the sidecar. The R 75 2.4 meters long, 1.73 meters wide, and 1 meter high, and weighs 410 kilograms. It has no protective armor and can achieve speeds of up to ninety-two kilometers per hour. While a single driver is the only minimum for crew requirement, the R 75 can sometimes be difficult to control.

History

The R 75 was originally designed as standard military motorcycle, but was soon modified to fulfil the role as a reconnaissance vehicle, and was upgraded to have a sidecar. Before long it found itself fulfilling even combat roles, yet remained an efficient vehicle. It especially popular with the Afrika Corps and the Waffen-SS, and also saw extensive service with other countries aligned with Germany, one of the most notable being Italy.

Appearances

Hidden & Dangerous 2

• Operation Nomad - Spaghetti Airport (Italian use)

Hidden & Dangerous

• Operation Silver Gate - Mission Last Courtesy
• Operation Fiend's Call - Mission Close Fire
• Operation Sign of Cross - Mission Hunt for Golden Fish

Hidden & Dangerous: Fight for Freedom

• Operation Mystical Wings - Mission Phoenix Dust

Gallery

The driver's view from the Kraftrad.

The driver's view from the Kraftrad in 3rd person mode.

The view from the sidecar of the Kraftrad in 3rd person mode.

The view from the sidecar of the Kraftrad.

The view from the back seat of the Kraftrad in 3rd person mode.

The view from the back seat of the Kraftrad.

The Kraftrad at the Abn-Sin-Oan Airport.