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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 - - -
REFERENCES
EGT, MM0495, PV