| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L (SdKfz 141/1) | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Henschel, Wegmann, Alkett, MNH, MIAG, MAN, Daimler-Benz | ||
| Production Quantity | 653 | Production Period | June-December 1942 |
| Type | Medium Tank | Crew | 5 |
| Length /hull (m) | 5.56 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 0.89 |
| Width (m) | 2.95 | Height (m) | 2.50 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 21300 | Radio Equipment | FuG5 |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 50mm KwK 39 L/60 | Ammunition Carried | 92 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (360°) | Elevation (degrees) | -10° to +20° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | n.a. | Sight | TZF5e |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) | Ammunition Carried | 4950 |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | Maybach HL120TRM | Track Links | 99/track |
| Type & Displacement | V12, 11.9 liters | Track Width | 40 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) | 300hp @3000rpm | Track Ground Contact | 286 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 14.0 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 13.6 psi |
| Gearbox | 6 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.4 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 5.85 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 155/95 | Gradient (degrees) | 30° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 182 on road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.6 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 320 | Fording (m) | 0.8 |
| Speed on/off road | 40/19 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 2.0 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 50mm @69° | 30mm @90° | 50mm @81° | 16mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 50+20mm @81° | 30mm @90° | 50mm @73° | 18mm @011° |
| Turret | 57mm @65° | 30mm @65° | 30mm @78° | 10mm @0-7° |
| Mantlet | 50+20mm @45-90° | - | - | - |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L (Sd.Kfz. 141/1) by George R. Bradford
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| REFERENCES |
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| P3V, EGT, GT, George R. Bradford |
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