PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf b (Sd.Kfz 121)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf b (Sd.Kfz 121)
Image: Panzer Mk II Ausf b
YearFebruary to March 1937
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/MAN & Daimler-Benz
Numbers Produced25
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader/Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 20mm L/55 KwK 30 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-9.5 ° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-4 (2.5x)
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried180 x 20mm + 2.250 x 7.92mm
Height1.96m
Width2.14m
Length4.76m
Combat Weight7.900 kg
Ground Clearance0.29m
Fording Depth0.85m
Trench Crossing1.71m
Obstacle Clearance0.42m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 13mm Hull Sides: 13mm Hull Rear: 13mm Hull Top: 12mm Hull Bottom: 5mm Gun Mantle: 15mm Turret Front: 13mm Turret Sides: 13mm Turret Rear: 13mm Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 62TR
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range190 km
Maximum Cross Country Range126 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed40 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesAusf B was built with all the previous errors found on the Ausf a/1 a/2 and a/3 being modified. These included drive sprockets, return rollers, wider road wheels and transmission. Further modifications were made to the engine with improved ventilation and cooling systems and exhaust.