Encyclopedia > German aircraft production during WW2
The following is a list of production of aircraft of wartime Germany during World War II by type and year. Note that some figures may not be accurate, and it is not comprehensive. Aircraft variants of different roles are listed separately. Related types are listed next to each other; see RLM aircraft designation system for a explanation.
The Germans also developed a half-track lorry or cargo truck called the Maultier or Mule which was built mainly by Opel and based on the Opel Blitz 3 ton military truck, except the rear wheels were replaced by a pair of tracks.
German reconnaissance vehicles were armoured as well and the SdKfz 222 was a small light recon vehicle with 4 wheels and 20mm gun in a top turret.
The German "Holzmine" or "wooden mine" was an attempt to defeat the Allied metal detecting mine detectors.