Panzer III mod. L 

Type: Medium tank
The model L integrates the changes brought in the course of the production to the J version. The suspension is slightly changed. The model J were the first to receive an antiaircraft MG on the cupola of the tank commander. That change was afterwards applied back on the existing models.
The production of the Panzer III was extended long beyond its usefulness in combat. Already in 1941, the Panzer III is no longer up to the T-34. By lack of efficient countermeasures, the Germans will be forced to continue the production of an inefficient tank for months.
Identification: The 5 cm gun is longer than on the previous models. A spaced armor was installed in the front turret and in the front of the superstructure. New layout of the airintakes on the rear hull.
Based on: Panzer III

General
Weight (combat ready): 21.3 tons
Ground Pressure: 0.93 kg per cm²
Length: 5.56 meters
Height: 2.5 meters
Width: 2.95 meters
Crew: 5 men

Armour & Weapons
50mm Kwk 39 L/60
2 x MG 34

Maximum Armour: 70 mm
Minimum Armour: 10 mm
Propulsion
Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM
Speed (*): 40 kph
Power: 300 HP
Fuel tank: 320 liters
Range (*): 176 km
Mileage (*): 182 liters per 100 km

Production
Production: 653 units
From: June of 1942
To: December of 1942
(*) on road
Ressource(s) on the net (for the model): [OnWar] (for the general type): [militarycz][AchtungPanzer]



 


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