42M TOLDI IIA

42M TOLDI IIA
Image: Toldi IIA (GHQ Models)
Year1943
Vehicle TypeLight Tank
Origin & DesignerSweden-Hungary/Landsverk-MAVAG, Ganz & Ruggyantagyar
Numbers Produced80 (converted from Toldi II)
Crew3 (Commander/Radio, Gunner & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 40mm L/47 37/42M Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +25°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTelescopic
Secondary Armament1 x 8mm 34/40AM Machine Gun (Coaxial)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried55 x 40mm & 3.200 x 8mm
Height2.05m
Width2.14m
Length4.75m
Combat Weight9.350 kg
Ground Clearance0.35m
Fording Depth0.70m
Trench Crossing1.77m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability36°
RadioR/5a
ArmourHull Front: 23mm
Hull Sides: 13mm
Hull Rear: 10mm
Hull Top: 10mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Mantle: 33mm
Turret Front: 33mm
Turret Sides: 13mm
Turret Rear: 6mm
Turret Top: 6mm
EngineBüssing NAG L8V/36TR (Petrol)
Transmission3 Forward & 3 Reverse
Maximum Road Range190 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed48 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIt was during the Russian campaign that the need to up-grade the Toldi became apparent. The Toldi IIa had better armour and a more powerful 40mm gun. This increased the vehicles weight which had an effect on the speed and range. The Toldi IIa was still inferior to most Soviet tanks but was still kept in service until 1945.