PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk I AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 101)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk I AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 101)
Image: Panzer Mk 1 Ausf B (Aviarmor)
YearAugust 1935
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerHenschel, MAN, Krupp-Gruson, Daimler-Benz & Wegmann
Numbers Produced675
Crew2 (Commander/Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-12° to +18°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-2
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried2.250 x 7.92mm
Height1.72m
Width2.06m
Length4.02m
Combat Weight5.800 kg
Ground Clearance0.29m
Fording Depth0.58m
Trench Crossing1.40m
Obstacle Clearance0.36m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-2
ArmourHull Front: 13mm
Hull Sides: 13mm
Hull Rear: 13mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 13mm
Turret Front: 13mm
Turret Sides: 13mm
Turret Rear: 13mm
Turret Top: 8mm
EngineMaybach NL 38TR (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range140 km
Maximum Cross Country Range115 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed18 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Ausf B had a longer chassis then the Ausf A which allowed the addition of extra road wheel and return roller. It had a better engine and new gearbox which pushed up the weight a little, but other than that it was virtually unchanged from the Ausf A.