List of Kerberos Saga vehicles
The following is a list of real and fictional prominent vehicles appearing in Mamoru Oshii's military science fiction franchise Kerberos Saga.
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BMW R-75
The BMW R-75 sidecar is used by the Special Armed Garrison. It appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 3, 4). This motorcycle was used by the German army during World War II.
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Flettner Fl-282
The Fl-282 (a.k.a. "Kolibri") is a dual-seat helicopter used by the Self-Police for air recon purpose. In Kerberos Panzer Cop the Fl-282 has been upgraded with a cockpit and competes with the Special Armed Garrison's Fa-330 for air superiority. It is featured in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 1, 8). The Fl-282 was manufactured by Anton Flettner Flugzeugbau - headed by German inventor Anton Flettner - for the Luftwaffe during World War II.
Focke-Achgelis Fa-330
Five Japan Self-Defense Forces surplus Fa-330 (a.k.a. Bachstelze) are used by the Special Armed Garrison Aeronautical Experiments Platoon.. The actual Fa-330s were single-seat gyrogliders towed to German Navy's U-Boat. In Kerberos Panzer Cop, the Fa-330 is "tuned up" with a "turbo unit" turning it into a short autonomy helicopter. Custom upgrade includes a mounted MG34 machine gun and a search light. In Kerberos Panzer Cop the Fa-330 competes with the Self-Police's Fi-282 for air superiority, notable pilot is Hachiro Kishu. This vehicle appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 1, 2, 4, 8), an "arrange" design version - with added "Polizei" markings - is featured in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.
Focke-Achgelis Fa-666
One Focke-Achgelis Fa-666 (a.k.a. "Jagdhund") assault helicopter was delivered to the Special Armed Garrison's Aeronautical Experiments Platoon as part of an equipment enhancement plan. Despite its real automaker name (Focke-Achgelis), this dual-seat helicopter is fictitious. Its design was inspired by two World War II-era german aircraft, the Junkers Ju87D-1 and the Heinkel He219 A-5. In Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 2) the Fa-666's mounted dual machine gun was a subject of criticism by the National Public Safety Commitee. However the JH-1 exploded in flight during a Metropolitan Police & Self-Police joint review due to Sect saboteur Kusaba. Notable pilots included Hachiro Kishu and his direct superior known only as Platoon Leader.
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Honda Ballade CR-X Sports
The Honda Ballade CR-X Sports is used by the M.P. Public Security Agency in The Red Spectacles. It appears in the scene with Muroto's men arriving at the Oriental Hotel. This 1980s Japanese car was replaced by Volkswagen Type I (a.k.a. "VW Beetle") cars in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 2) and Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.
Horch 1a
Five Horch 1a (a.k.a. "Horch 108") trucks are used by the Special Armed Garrison's Medical Company as an ambulance. It appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 4). The Horch 1a was used as a personnel carrier by the German army during World War II.
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Jagdpanzer 38(t)
The World War II-era German tank destroyer Jagdpanzer 38(t) (a.k.a. Hetzer) is used by the Self-Defense Forces in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 5).
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Krupp Protze
The six-wheeled truck Krupp Protze is used by the Special Armed Garrison. It is featured in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8). This truck was mass produced by Germany during World War II and was used as a personnel carrier or to tow artillery.
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Mercedes-Benz L4500A
Two late Mercedes-Benz L4500A (L4500A for 4500 Kg) heavy cargo trucks are used by the Special Armed Garrison Aeronautical Experiments Platoon in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8). Final production had the firm emblem removed from the radiator grid. This truck was originally developed for civilian use however it has been widely in service with the German army during World War II, including as an half-track becoming the Sd.Kfz. 4.
Mercedes-Benz W112
Black Mercedes-Benz W112 sedans are used by the Self-Police Staff during the secret meeting with Bunmei Muroto in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. This car was produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in the first half of the 1960s.
Messerschmitt KR200
The Messerschmitt KR200 (a.k.a. "KabinenRoller") tricar is Metropolitan Police Public Security Agency's Director Bunmei Muroto's personal car. This vehicle can be seen in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 3) and Kerberos & Tachiguishi (Act 2) though it was replaced with a Volkswagen Rometsch in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. This three wheeled car was actually produced by The Famous German aircraft maker Messerschmitt during the 1950s.
Messerschmitt Me262 A-1j
Three WWII-era German single-seater turbojet fighter aircraft Messerschmitt Me262 A-1j "Kyokkō" (旭光, "rays of the rising sun") are used by the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (航空自衛隊) in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8). The fictitious "j" variant designate a version meeting Japan's requirements. A night fighter variant with nose radar, Me262 B-2j "Gekkō" (月光, "moonbeam"), is also used by the JASDF.
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Opel Blitz
The light truck built by Opel is used by the Jin-Roh members in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. Production started in 1930 with Opel bought by American automaker General Motors in 1929, the Opel Blitz was used by the German army during World War II.
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Panzerbefehlswagen Ausf.H
The Panzerbefehlswagen Ausf.H (a.k.a. Panzer III Ausführung H) medium tank is used by the Self-Defense Forces in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 5).
Patrolwagen
The Patrolwagen (パトロールワーゲン, patorōwāgen) is a fictitious coupé convertible "patrol car" used by the Special Armed Garrison. Yutaka Izubuchi's design was largely inspired by the real world Kübelwagen to which the main differences being it adds a roof-mounted beacon and it has two doors instead of four. An MP40 submachine gun is also attached to the doors. It can be seen in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 4), it was replaced with the Kübelwagen since StrayDog.
Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.F
The Pz.Kpfw Panther Ausf.F (a.k.a. "Sd.Kfz. 171") is used by the Self-Defense Forces.
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Sd.Kfz. 6
The Sd.Kfz. 6 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 6") half-track armoured vehicle was used by both the Special Armed Garrison and Japan Self-Defense Forces's 1st Airborne Brigade. It appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 3, 5). It was later replaced by the Sd.Kfz. 251 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. The Sd.Kfz. 6 was used by the German army as a a personnel carrier and also to tow artillery during World War II.
Sd.Kfz. 222b
The Sd.Kfz. 222b (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 222b") Light Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle is used by the Special Armed Garrison. This four-wheel drive vehicle appears in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade it was replaced by the Sd.Kfz 223 in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8). It was based upon the Sd.Kfz. 221 and was produced from 1936 to 1943. The German army used it during World War II.
Sd.Kfz. 223
The Sd.Kfz. 223 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 223") is a variant of the Sd.Kfz 222b with radio gear for telecommunication purpose. It is used by the Special Armed Garrison as a commander vehicle for Shiro Tatsumi during the "Kerberos Riot" event. It can be seen in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8) as a replacement for the Sd.Kfz. 222b appearing in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, and also in Kerberos Saga: Rainy Dogs (00:Set Up).
Sd.Kfz. 232 6-Rad
Three six-wheeled version Sd.Kfz 232 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 232 6-Rad") are used by the Special Armed Garrison in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8). This vehicle was used by the Wehrmacht during World War II.
Sd.Kfz. 232 8-Rad
The eight-wheeled version of the Sd.Kfz 232 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 232 8-Rad") is used by the Special Armed Garrison in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8) and in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. The eight-wheeled version was an evolution of the original six-wheeled Sd.Kfz. 232 armored reconnaissance vehicle.
Sd.Kfz. 234/3
The Sd.Kfz. 234/3 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 234") is the third variant of the heavy armored reconnaissance vehicle "Sd.Kfz. 234" to which it replaces the standard 20mm L/55 gun by a 75mm L/24 gun. Four vehicles are used by the Special Armed Garrison and appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8).
Sd.Kfz. 247
Two Sd.Kfz. 247 (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 247") are used by the Special Armed Garrison's 2nd Company. This armored staff car was used by the German army during World War II.
Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.A
The Sd.kfz. 251/1 Ausf.A (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 251/1 Ausführung A") half-track is an armoured vehicle used by both the Special Armed Garrison and the 1st Airborne Brigade. This armoured personnel carrier has a capacity of 10 persons. It can be seen in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. The Sd.Kfz. 251/1 and its other 22 variants were used by the German army as a personnel carrier during World War II.
Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D
The Sd.kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D (a.k.a. "SonderKraftfahrzeug 251/1 Ausführung D") was a model change of the original "Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.A" with additional mounted MG34 machine gun and a much simpler design for mass production. It is used by the 1st Airborne Brigade. It is featured in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 5).
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Toyopet Crown RS
The Toyopet Crown RS is the Self-Police main patrol car. It appears in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. The Crown RS was mass produced in the mid 1950s by Toyopet - early name for Toyota - and actually served as patrol car within Tokyo and Osaka Police Departments.
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Volkswagen Kübelwagen
The Kübelwagen (a.k.a. "Type 82") is used by the Special Armed Garrison. This Volkswagen car (designed by Ferdinand Porsche) was the German equivalent to the jeep during World War II. It appears in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8), StrayDog, Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade and Kerberos Saga: Rainy Dogs (00:Set Up) as a replacement for the Patrolwagen featured in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 4).
Volkswagen Rometsch
The 1950s Volkswagen Rometsch roadster is Bunmei Muroto's car in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade. The red Rometsch can be seen in the secret meeting scene involving Public Security Agency's Muroto and Henmi and members of the Self-Police staff.
Volkswagen Type 2
A Volkswagen Type 2 van is used by the Special Armed Garrison's 9th Platoon during the track of a Sect mole in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 2). This famous minibus was produced by German automaker Volkswagen in 1950.
Volkswagen Type 26
A Type 26 (a.k.a. "Pritschenwagen"), the single cab pick-up truck variant of the standard Volkswagen Type 2 van is used by the Special Armed Garrison's Devil's Trio during the Flight Lufthansa 666 hijack at Haneda airport. Undercover Midori Washio drives the Lufthansa Type 26 in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 4). The Type 26 variant was actually produced by Volkswagen in 1952 and is still produced to present day in some countries.
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Wespe
The self-propelled artillery vehicle Wespe (a.k.a. "Sd.Kfz. 124", a.k.a. "Leichte Feldhaubitze 18/2 auf Fahrgestell PzKpfw II (Sf)") is used by the Self-Defense Forces in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 5). This vehicle is a variant of the Panzer II with a 10.5 cm leFH 18 light howitzer replacing the tank's standard turret.
Willys MB
The World War II-era American army's Willys MB (a.k.a. "jeep") is used by the Special Armed Garrison's Devil's Trio in The Red Spectacles. This American car was replaced by a German Kübelwagen in Kerberos Panzer Cop (Act 8).
See also
- List of Kerberos saga characters
- Shutokei