Panther Ausf. F
| 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 (L/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 | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. F, Panther "Schmalturm" by H. L. Doyle
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| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, MM0495, PV |