4.7cm PaK (t) AUF PANZERKAMPFWAGEN 35R (f) OHNE TURM

4.7cm PaK (t) AUF PANZERKAMPFWAGEN 35R (f) OHNE TURM
Image: 4.7cm Pz 35R (World War Photos)
YearMay 1941
Vehicle TypeLight Tank Destroyer
Origin & DesignerGermany-France/Renault-Alkett
Numbers Produced174
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 47mm L/43.4 PaK (t) Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-8° to +12°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse17 ½ Left – 17 ½ Right
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightZF2x30
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height2.11m
Width1.87m
Length4.30m
Combat Weight10.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.32m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing1.60m
Obstacle Clearance0.50m
Climbing Ability35°
RadioFuG Spr d
ArmourHull Front: 32mm
Hull Sides: 40mm
Hull Rear: 40mm
Hull Top: 14mm
Hull Bottom: 14mm
Gun Compartment:
Front: 20mm
Sides: 10mm
Rear: 10mm
Top: Open
EngineRenault 4-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range140 km
Maximum Cross Country Range80 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed19 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed12 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
VariantsFührungsfahrzeug auf Pz.Kpfw. R 731 35 (f)
Command version of the 4.7cm PaK (t) Auf Panzerkampfwagen 35R (f), with main armament replaced by a single MG34 and extra communication equipment installed.
NotesIn 1940, the Germans recovered around 800 R35 tanks, and later that year the German high command decided to convert a portion of these for use as light tank destroyers. The first prototype was completed in February 1941 and shown to Hitler a month later. An order for 200 vehicles was issued which included 26 command versions. 93 Panzerjäger and command tanks took part in the early phases of Operation Barbarossa. The gun was originally a Czech design and was adequate against Soviet light tanks but the R35 chassis and engine proved to be inadequate in the Russian winter. By 1942 the surviving vehicles were returned to France were they were issued to army garrisons. By 1944 110 were still is service and these were used against the allied invasion. Around six took part in the battle for Arnhem and others were captured after the surrender of the Channel Islands.