PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III AUSF J (Sd.Kfz 141 / Sd.Kfz 141/1)

Image: Panzer Mk III Ausf J (Bundesarchiv)

Year	March 1941
Vehicle Type	Medium Battle Tank
Origin & Designer	Germany/Daimler-Benz, MAN, Alkett, Henschel, Wegmann & MIAG
Numbers Produced	1.549 (482 x Sd.Kfz 141 & 1.067 x Sd.Kfz 141/2)
Crew	5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament	1 x 50mm L/42 KwK 38 Gun (Sd.Kfz 141) 1 x 50mm L/60 KwK 39 Gun (Sd.Kfz 141/2)
Main Armament	[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation	-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse	360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse	[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount	[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range	[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration	[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight	TZF-5d
Secondary Armament	2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger	[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried	99 x 50mm + 2.700 x 7.92mm (Sd.Kfz 141) 84 x 50mm + 2.700 x 7.92mm (Sd.Kfz 141/2)
Height	2.50m
Width	2.95m
Length	5.52m
Combat Weight	21.500 kg
Ground Clearance	0.40m
Fording Depth	0.80m
Trench Crossing	2.0m
Obstacle Clearance	0.60m
Climbing Ability	30°
Radio	FuG-5
Armour	Hull Front: 50mm Hull Sides: 30mm Hull Rear: 50mm Hull Top: 17mm Hull Bottom: 16mm Gun Mantle: 50mm Turret Front: 30mm Turret Sides: 30mm Turret Rear: 30mm Turret Top: 10mm
Engine	Maybach HL 120TRM (Petrol)
Transmission	6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range	165 km
Maximum Cross Country Range	95 km
Maximum Water Range	[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed	40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed	18 kph
Maximum Water Speed	[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants	[@variants]
Notes	The Panzer Mk. III Ausf J was a major improvement on existing Mk. IIIs. It had up to 50mm armour and mounted the 50mm KwK 38 gun. Some also had additional 20mm spaced armour bolted to the gun mantlet and hull front. Other improvements included new hatches and air intakes. Later models were the first to mount the improved 50mm KwK 39 gun which gave them the edge against the British, who gave it the name Mk. III special.