KLEINER PANZERBEFEHLSWAGEN (SD.KFZ 265)

KLEINER PANZERBEFEHLSWAGEN (SD.KFZ 265)
Image: Kleiner Panzerbefehlswagen
YearOctober 1935
Vehicle TypeLight Command Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Daimler-Benz
Numbers Produced184
Crew3 (Commander/Officer, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Ball Mount in Hull)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried900 x 7.92mm
Height1.99m
Width2.06m
Length4.42m
Combat Weight6.900 kg
Ground Clearance0.29m
Fording Depth0.58m
Trench Crossing1.40m
Obstacle Clearance0.36m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-6 & FuG-2
ArmourHull Front: 13mm
Hull Sides: 13mm
Hull Rear: 13mm
Hull Top: 8mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 13mm
Radio Compartment:
Front: 13mm
Sides: 13mm
Rear: 13mm
Top: 6mm
EngineMaybach NL38TR (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range170m
Maximum Cross Country Range115m
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed18 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe earliest German command tank was based on the Panzer I tank. The hull was redesigned by adding a fixed structure and this made room for radios and a map table. The Pz.Bef.Wg I first saw action in Poland and served on every major front, until finally being replaced by larger vehicles.