PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk I AUSF C (Sd.Kfz 101)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk I AUSF C (Sd.Kfz 101)
Image: Panzer Mk I Ausf C (World of Tanks)
YearJuly 1942
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Krauss-Maffei
Numbers Produced40
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament7.92mm EW 141 Automatic Rifle
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-10
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried94 x 7.92mm + 2.100 x 7.92mm
Height1.94m
Width1.92m
Length4.19m
Combat Weight8000 kg
Ground Clearance0.25m
Fording Depth0.78m
Trench Crossing1.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.30m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 20mm
Hull Rear: 20mm
Hull Top: 10mm
Hull Bottom: 10mm
Gun Mantle: 30mm
Turret Front: 30mm
Turret Sides: 20mm
Turret Rear: 20mm
Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 45P
Transmission8 Forward & 2 Reverse
Maximum Road Range300 km
Maximum Cross Country Range190 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed79 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed22 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Ausf C was a totally different design to its predecessors. Its running gear was altered to overlapping road wheels which gave it a good turn of speed and thicker armour was also installed. Its main armament too was upgraded to mount a 7.92mm EW141 semi-automatic gun which gave it some penetrative power and a coaxial MG34.