Panzer III mod. A Panzer III mod. A Type: Medium tank
The German Panzerwaffe shoud include an infantry supporting tank (the Panzer IV) and an antitank one, the Panzer III. The order was issued in 1935 and two years later, the first model entered production.
The units of the model A built were mainly used for testing and not all got their weapons. Some took part in the Anschluss.
Identification: Recognizable thanks to the five large road-wheels.
Based on: Panzer III
Ground Pressure: 0.63 kg per cm² Length: 5.69 meters Height: 2.34 meters Width: 2.81 meters Crew: 5 men 3 x MG Maximum Armour: 15 mm | Speed (*): 32 kph Power: 250 HP Fuel tank: 300 liters Range (*): 188 km Range off Road: 120 km Mileage (*): 160 liters per 100 km From: May of 1937 To: December of 1937 |
 Notice the five large road wheels and the "dustbin" cupola of the first version of the Panzer III. |