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

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III AUSF L (Sd.Kfz 141/1)
Image: Panzer Mk III Ausf L (War Thunder)
YearJune 1942
Vehicle TypeMedium Battle Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/ Daimler-Benz, Henschel, Wegmann, Alkett, MAN, MNH & MIAG
Numbers Produced653
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 50mm L/60 KwK 39 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-5e
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried92 x 50mm + 4.950 x 7.92mm
Height2.50m
Width2.95m
Length6.28m
Combat Weight22.700 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth2.80m
Trench Crossing2.0m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 50mm + 20mm Plate
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 50mm
Hull Top: 18mm
Hull Bottom: 16mm
Gun Mantle: 50mm + 20mm Plate
Turret Front: 57mm
Turret Sides: 30mm
Turret Rear: 30mm
Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TRM (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range155 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 L had various modifications made and these included the omission of hull escape hatches and various vision ports. The armour was increased to 57mm on the turret front and 20mm spaced armour on the hull front. The 50mm KwK 39 was now the standard armament.