8cm SCHWERE GRANATWERFER 34 AUF PANZERSPÄHWAGEN AMR35 (f)

8cm SCHWERE GRANATWERFER 34 AUF PANZERSPÄHWAGEN AMR35 (f)
Image: 8cm GrW 34 Pz AMR35 (f) (US Army Photo)
Year1943
Vehicle TypeArmoured Mortar Carrier
Origin & DesignerGermany-France/Renault
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 8cm Schwere Granatwerfer 34
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 SightRA35
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Pivot)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried[@ammunition_carried]
Height1.88m
Width1.76m
Length3.84m
Combat Weight9000 kg
Ground Clearance0.32m
Fording Depth0.60m
Trench Crossing1.50m
Obstacle Clearance0.50m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioFuG Spr a
ArmourHull Front: 13mm
Hull Sides: 10mm
Hull Rear: 10mm
Hull Top: 6mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Compartment:
Front: 13mm
Sides: 13mm
Rear: 10mm
Top: Open
EngineRenault 6-Cyl (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range95 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed50 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed30 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 8cm GrW 34 Pz AMR35 (f) was the first conversion made on a captured French vehicle. They all served with units based in France and were used in action against the allies during the operation to drive the Germans out of France.