PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf J

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk II Ausf J
Image: Panzer Mk II Ausf J (World War Photos)
YearApril 1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Reconnaissance Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/MAN
Numbers Produced22
Crew3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader/Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 20mm L/55 KwK 38 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-4/38
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried180 x 20mm + 2.550 x 7.92mm
Height2.20m
Width2.90m
Length4.20m
Combat Weight18.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.32m
Fording Depth0.95m
Trench Crossing1.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 80mm
Hull Sides: 50mm
Hull Rear: 50mm
Hull Top: 25mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantle: 80mm
Turret Front: 80mm
Turret Sides: 50mm
Turret Rear: 50mm
Turret Top: 25mm
EngineMaybach HL 45P (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range175 km
Maximum Cross Country Range105 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed31 mph
Maximum Cross Country Speed12 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Ausf J was classed as a heavy reconnaissance tank and was a new design five overlapping road wheels and hull escape hatches being located on the sides. It was only built in small numbers but a few managed to see action on the Russian front.