Tanque Alemán Panzer III Ausf. H

308 tanks of this type were produced from Octubre 1940 until Abril 1941. The vehicle mounted the medium velocity 5 cm L.42 KwK 38 tank gun in a newly designed turret. The gun mantlet now had 30 mm of armour. Additional 30 mm armour plates were bolted to the superstructure front, hull front and rear. The British 2 pdr. anti-tank gun had great difficulty penetrating the frontal armour of the Panzer III H. Increased armour protection raised the weight of the Panzer III Ausf. H to 21,8 tons, and the extra weight required an improved suspension system.

In preparation for Operation Sea Lion, the Invasion of Britain, some Panzer III tanks received deep wading equipment; they were designed Tauchpanzer III. In 1942 and 1943 surviving Panzer III Ausf. H and earlier variants were fitted with the more powerful 5 cm L.60 KwK 39 of the Panzer III Ausf. J, known as Mark III Special to the British.

Modelos Disponibles

Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. H (Eastern Front), 1:72 Admiral Toys AD72002

Especificaciones Técnicas

Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. H
Tipo: Main Battle Tank
Fahrgestell-Nr.: 66001–66650
Planta motriz: 12-cylinder Maybach HL 120 TRM, with 197,4 kw (300 hp)
Velocidad: 40 km/h on roads, 20 km/h cross-country
Fuel Capacity: 320 l
Alcance: 175 km en carretera, 95 km en campo
Longitud: 5520 mm
Ancho: 2950 mm
Altura: 2500 mm
Peso: 21.800 kg
Track: 2510 mm
Track width: 400 mm
Armamento: 5 cm L.42 KwK 38, Hull MG 34, Turret MG 34
Penetración de blindaje de 0-100 m:
- 69 mm, using (A.P.) Panzergranate 39
- 115 mm, using (A.P.C.R.) Panzergranate 40
Tripulación: comandante de tanque, conductor, artillero, cargador, operador de radio
Producción: Octubre 1940 – Abril 1941 (308 units)

Bibliografía

Der Panzerkampfwagen III und seine Abarten. Walter J. Spielberger
Panzerkampfwagen III Medium Tank 1936-1944. B. Perret, M. Badrocke (Illustrator)
Krupp Grusonwerk. Panzer aus Magdeburg 1933–1945. Axel Kühling
Modelling the Panzer III. Osprey Modelling Manuals
Panzer III. Die Deutschen Panzer – No. 4. UK Video (PAL)

Empleo Histórico

German Army, Enero 1941 – Diciembre 1942

Posibles Conversiones

Panzer III Ausf. H with 5 cm L.60 KwK 39

Panzer III Ausführung H served as a main battle tank in Europe and North Africa. Together with its earlier variants, Panzer III Ausf. H formed the backbone of the 1941–1942 armoured formations.

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