PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf F (Sd.Kfz 121)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf F (Sd.Kfz 121)
Image: Panzer Mk II Ausf F (Bundesarchiv)
YearMarch 1941
Vehicle TypeLight Reconnaissance Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/FAMO
Numbers Produced524
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
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried180 x 20mm + 2.700 x 7.92mm
Height2.15m
Width2.28m
Length4.81m
Combat Weight9.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.34m
Fording Depth0.92m
Trench Crossing1.70m
Obstacle Clearance0.42m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 35mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 15mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantle: 30mm
Turret Front: 30mm
Turret Sides: 15mm
Turret Rear: 15mm
Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 62TR
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range100 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed19 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Ausf F was the last Pz Mk. II to be built in large numbers. It had the same basic armament as previous models but thicker frontal armour. The hull front was changed from rounded to a flat design and extra armour added to the gun mantlet, was increased to 30mm. Other modifications included new cupola and suspension.