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Turan II

GENERAL DATA
Formal Desig­nation 41M Turan II
Manufac­turer(s) n.a.
Production Quantity 139 Production Period 1943-44
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length hull/overall 5.68m Barrel Overhang 0
Width 2.54m Height 2.43m
Combat Weight 19200kg Radio Equipment n.a.
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm 41M 75/25 Ammu­nition Carried 56
Traverse (degrees) (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +30°
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight n.a.
Secondary Armament 2 x 8mm 34/40AM MG
(coaxial, bow)
Ammu­nition Carried 1800
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Manfred Weisz No. of Links­/Track n.a.
Type & Displace­ment V8 Track Width n.a.
Horse­power (max.) 260hp @2200rpm Track Ground Contact n.a.
Power­/Weight Ratio 14.1 hp/t Ground Pressure 11.8 psi
Gearbox 3 forward, 3 reverse Ground Clearance n.a.
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius 12m
Range on/off road 150km Gradient (degrees) 45°
Mileage 180L/100km Vertical Obstacle 0.80m
Fuel Capacity 265L Fording 0.90m
Speed on/off road 43 km/h Trench Crossing 2.20m
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top­/Bottom
Hull 50-60mm 40mm n.a. 8-25
Super­structure n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.
Turret 50-60mm 25mm 25mm 13mm
Mantlet n.a. - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available 41.M Turan II by George R. Bradford
REFERENCES
TWWII, AN0177, TW, AP1, George R. Bradford

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