The Goliath originated during WWII for German forces to work with as a remote-controlled explosive unit. Its initial Sd.Kfz.302 variation had been only 160cm long, went on two 12V battery-powered engines, and might keep 60kg of explosives; it absolutely was managed and detonated via a reeled cable integrated towards the trunk. Around 2,650 had been produced between April 1942 and January 1944, numerous which were implemented by attack pioneers. They were mostly used for assaulting entrenched enemy jobs and mine approval.