PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III Ausf N (Sd.Kfz 141/2)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk III Ausf N (Sd.Kfz 141/2)
YearJune 1942
Vehicle TypeInfantry Support Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/ Germany/ Henschel, Wegmann MNH MIAG & MAN
Numbers Produced663 + 37 converted from rebuilt Mk IIIs
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/24 KwK 37 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-8° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-5bvergr
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried56 x 75mm + 3.450 x 7.92mm (Ausf L) 64 x 75mm + 3.750 x 7.92mm (Ausf M)
Height2.50m
Width2.95m
Length5.52m (Ausf L) 5.65m (Ausf M)
Combat Weight23.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.41m
Fording Depth1.30m
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
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 Speed19 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Panzer Mk. III Ausf N was basically an Ausf M with the 50mm replaced by the 75mm KwK 37 gun. The 75mm KwK 37 was the main armament mounted on the early marks of Panzer Mk. IVs and had the advantage of firing a hollow charge round which gave an advantage over the 50mm. It also fired a larger HE round which gave the Ausf N a new lease of live as a support tank. The new 75mm meant the removal of the space armour usually found on the gun mantlet, but later models had additional Skirt Armour (Schürzen) for protection against hollow charge weapons and other minor improvements.