41M TURÁN II

41M TURÁN II
Image: Turán II (Bundesarchiv)
Year1943
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia-Hungary/Skoda-Weiss, Magyar, Gyor, MAVAG & Ganz
Numbers Produced139
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/25 41M Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +30°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTelescopic
Secondary Armament2 x 8mm 34/40 Machine Guns
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried56 x 75mm & 1.800 x 8mm
Height2.39m
Width2.44m
Length5.55m
Combat Weight19.200 kg
Ground Clearance0.35m
Fording Depth0.90m
Trench Crossing2.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.80m
Climbing Ability45°
RadioR/5a
ArmourHull Front: 60mm
Hull Sides: 40mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 25mm
Hull Bottom: 14mm
Gun Mantle: 60mm
Turret Front: 60mm
Turret Sides: 25mm
Turret Rear: 25mm
Turret Top: 13mm
EngineManfred Weiss-Z (Petrol)
Transmission3 Forward & 3 Reverse
Maximum Road Range165 km
Maximum Cross Country Range[@maximum_cross_country_range]
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed47 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed[@maximum_cross_country_speed]
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Hungarians decided on replacing the 40mm gun with a more powerful 75mm. These changes were put in place with the second batch of tanks. The 75mm gun chosen was a low velocity short barrel weapon which was marginally better than the 40mm gun mounted on the Turan I. The weight was also increased which led to a decrease in mobility and speed. The Turan II first saw action in 1944 and fought alongside the Turan I, many were lost in action against superior Soviet armour.