PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III AUSF H (Sd.Kfz 141)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III AUSF H (Sd.Kfz 141)
Image: Panzer Mk III Ausf H (Aviarmor)
YearOctober 1940
Vehicle TypeMedium Battle Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/ MAN, Alkett, Henschel, Wegmann, MNH & MIAG
Numbers Produced308
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 50mm L/42 KwK 38 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-5d
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried99 x 50mm + 2.700 x 7.92mm
Height2.44m
Width2.95m
Length5.41m
Combat Weight21.800 kg
Ground Clearance0.38m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.60m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 30mm + 30mm Plates
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 30mm
Hull Top: 17mm
Hull Bottom: 16mm
Gun Mantle: 37mm
Turret Front: 30mm
Turret Sides: 30mm
Turret Rear: 30mm
Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TRM (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range165 km
Maximum Cross Country Range95 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 Panzer Mk. III Ausf H had many improvements including addition of 30mm armoured plates bolted to the front and rear. A new turret was also designed which mounted a 50mm KwK 38 gun. Only 308 were produced mainly because of armour improvements being designed for the next model, the Ausf J.