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PzKpfw V  "Panther"

PzKpfw V Ausf. G panther

PzKpfw V Ausf. D panther

PzKpfw V  "Panther" and Variants

PzKpfw V Ausf. D, Panther

PzKpfw V Ausf. F, Panther

PzKpfw V Ausf. A, Panther

Jagdpanther

PzKpfw V Ausf. G, Panther

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PzKpfw V Ausf. D, Panther

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. D, Panther (Sd. Kfz. 171)
Manufacturer(s) MAN, Daimler-Benz, MNH, Henschel
Production Quantity 850 Production Period Jan. 1943 - Sept. 1943
Type Medium/Heavy Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 8.66/6.87 Barrel Overhang (m) 1.79
Width (m) /with skirts 3.27/3.42 Height (m) 2.85
Combat Weight (kg) 44800 Radio Equipment FuG5
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK 42 L/70 Ammunition Carried 79
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +18°
Traverse speed (360°) 60 sec. Sight TZF12
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) Ammunition Carried 4200-5100
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL230P30 No. of Links 86/track
Type & Displacement V12, 23.1 liters Track Width 66cm
Horsepower (max.) 700hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 392cm
Power/Weight Ratio 15.5 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.8 psi
Gearbox 7 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.56
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 10.0
Range on/off road (km) 250/100 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 280 on/700 off road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.9
Fuel Capacity (liters) 720 Fording (m) 1.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 60mm@35° 40mm@90° 40mm@60° 16-30mm@0°
Superstructure 80mm@35° 40mm@50° - 16mm@0°
Turret 100mm@80° 45mm@65° 45mm@65° 16mm@0-7°
Mantlet 100mm@round - - -

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PzKpfw V Ausf. A, Panther

GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. A, Panther, SdKfz 171
Manufacturer(s) MAN, Daimler Benz, Demag, MNH
Production Quantity 2000 Production Period Aug. 1943 - May 1944
Type Medium/Heavy Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 8.66/6.60 Barrel Overhang (m) 1.79
Width /with skirts (m) 3.27/3.42 Height (m) 3.00
Combat Weight (kg) 44800 Radio Equipment FuG5
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK 42 L/70 Ammunition Carried 82
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +18°
Traverse speed (360°) 60 sec. Sight TZF12/TZF12a
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) Ammunition Carried 4200-
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL230P30 Track Links 86/track
Type & Displacement V12, 23.1 liters Track Width 66cm
Horsepower (max.) 700hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 392cm
Power/Weight Ratio 15.5 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.8 psi
Gearbox 7 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.56
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 10.0
Range on/off road (km) 250/100 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 280 on/700 off road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.9
Fuel Capacity (liters) 720 Fording (m) 1.9
Speed on/off road 46-55/30 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.45
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 60mm@35° 40mm@90° 40mm@60° 16-30mm@0°
Superstructure 80mm@35° 40mm@50° - 16mm@0°
Turret 110mm@79° 45mm@65° 45mm@65° 16mm@0-6°
Mantlet 100mm@round - - -

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PzKpfw V Ausf. G, Panther

GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. G, Panther (SdKfz 171)
Manufacturer(s) MAN, Daimler-Benz, MNH
Production Quantity 3126 Production Period Mar. 1944 - Apr. 1945
Type Medium/Heavy Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 8.66/6.60 Barrel Overhang (m) 1.79
Width  /with skirts (m) 3.27/3.42 Height (m) 2.85
Combat Weight (kg) 45500 Radio Equipment FuG5
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK 42 L/70 Ammunition Carried 79
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +18°
Traverse speed (360°) 60 sec. Sight (Main Gun) TZF12a
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.92 mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) Ammunition Carried 4200-4800
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL230P30 No. of Links/Track 86
Type & Displacement V12, 23.1 liters Track Width 66cm
Horsepower (max.) 700hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 392cm
Power/Weight Ratio 15.4 hp/t Ground Pressure 12.8 psi
Gearbox 7 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.56
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 10.0
Range on/off road (km) 250/100 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 280 on/700 off road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.9
Fuel Capacity (liters) 720 Fording (m) 1.9
Speed on/off road 46-55/30 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.45
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 60mm@35° 40mm@90° 40mm@60° 16-30mm@0°
Superstructure 80mm@35° 50mm@60° - 40&16mm@0°
Turret 110mm@79° 45mm@65° 45mm@65° 16mm@0-6°
Mantlet 100mm@round - - -

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PzKpfw V Ausf. F, Panther

GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. F, Panther (SdKfz 171)
Manufacturer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity prototypes only Production Period 1945
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 8.86 Barrel Overhang n.a.
Width /with skirts (m) 3.44 Height (m) 2.92
Combat Weight (kg) 45000 Radio n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK42/1 L/70 Ammunition Carried 79
Traverse (degrees) Hydraulic (360°) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) 30 sec. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.92mm MG42 (coaxial) Ammunition Carried n.a.
1 x 7.92mm MP44 (hull) n.a.
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach, HL230P30 No. of Links/Track n.a.
Type & Displacement Liquid, V12, 23.1 liters Track Width n.a.
Horsepower (max.) 700hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power/Weight Ratio 15.6 hp/t Ground Pressure n.a.
Gearbox 7 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) n.a.
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) n.a.
Range on/off road (km) 200 Gradient (degrees) n.a.
Mileage (liters/100km) n.a. Vertical Obstacle (m) n.a.
Fuel Capacity (liters) n.a. Fording (m) n.a.
Speed on/off road 55 km/h Trench Crossing (m) n.a.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 60mm@35° 40mm@90° 40mm@60° 16-30mm@0°
Superstructure 80mm@35° 50mm@60° - 25mm@0°
Turret 120mm@70° 60mm@65° 60mm@65° 40mm@0°
Mantlet 120mm@Saukopf - - -

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Jagdpanther

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GENERAL DATA
Other Designations Panzerjäger für 8.8cm PaK 43 auf Fgst Panther I (SdKfz 173)
Manufacturer(s) MIAG, MNH
Production Quantity 392 Production Period Jan. 1944 - Mar. 1945
Type Tank Destroyer Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 9.87/6.60 Barrel Overhang (m) 3.00
Width /with skirts (m) 3.27/3.42 Height (m) 2.72
Combat Weight (kg) 45500 Radio Equipment FuG5 + FuG2
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 88mm PaK 43/3 L/71 Ammunition Carried 57
Traverse (degrees) Manual (13° L, 13° R) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +14°
Traverse speed (360°) - Sight SflZF5
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (bow) Ammunition Carried 600
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL230P30 No. of Links/Track 86
Type & Displacement V12, 23.1 liters Track Width 66cm
Horsepower (max.) 700hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 392cm
Power/Weight Ratio 15.4 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 12.9 psi
Gearbox 7 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.56
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 10.0
Range on/off road (km) 250/100 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 280 on/700 off road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.9
Fuel Capacity (liters) 720 Fording (m) 1.
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 60mm@35° 40mm@90° 40mm@65° 16-25mm@00°
Superstructure 80mm@35° 50mm@60° 40mm@55° 25mm@7°
16mm@0°
Mantlet 100mm@Saukopf - - -

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