
Marder III – Sdkfz.139 | |
|---|---|
| Land | Nazityskland |
| Type | Anti-tank |
| I brug | 1942–1945 |
| Bygget | 1736 |
Panzerjâger 38(t) für 7,62 cm Pak36. også kaldet Panzerselbstfahrlafette II eller Sd.Kfz.139. Mere almindeligt kendt som "Marder 3.“. Dette var en typisk nødløsning for panserværnsafdelingen, som var stærkt underbevæbnet. Dette var tydeligt, efter at fjendtlighederne begyndte igen i Sovjetunionen i 1941. Køretøjet er en interessant kombination af en russisk erobret kanon baseret på koncepter fra det tyske firma Rheinmetall-Borsig fra l930'erne og Pz.Kfw. 3 (t) Auf.G og H. En kampvogn udviklet til tjekkierne og udelukkende bygget på de tjekkiske fabrikker i BMM til den tyske hær.
Kilde: Møtrikker og bolte
| Marder 3. | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 119 |
| SdKfz 139 Marder III Gå rundt | |
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| Fotografer | Vladimir Yakubov, Matthew Flegal |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 107 |
| Marder III Panzerjager 38t 7.62 cm PaK36(r) Sd.Kfz. 139 Walk Around | |
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| Fotograf | Unknow |
| Lokalisering | Unknow |
| Billeder | 54 |
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The Marder III was a series of World War II German tank destroyers (Panzerjäger). It was developed as a stopgap measure to counter the superior armor of Soviet tanks like the T-34 and KV-1 encountered on the Eastern Front.
Key Characteristics
- Chassis Base: Built on the highly reliable chassis of the obsolete Czech Panzer 38(t) light tank.
- Rolle: Primarily used as a mobile anti-tank gun in defensive or ambush roles, due to its powerful main gun.
- Vulnerability: Featured an open-topped fighting compartment and minimal, thin armor, making the crew highly exposed to artillery and infantry fire. Its high silhouette also made it easier to spot.
Marder III Variants
| Variant | Designation | Main Armament | Chassis Configuration | Production / Conversion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marder 3. | Sd.Kfz. 139 | Modified captured Soviet 7.62 cm PaK 36(r) | Engine in the rear; gun compartment on top. Very high profile. | 344 built (Apr – Nov 1942) |
| Marder III Ausf. H | Sd.Kfz. 138 | Tysk 7.5 cm PaK 40 | Engine in the rear (H for Heckmotor); fighting compartment in the center. | 418 built and converted (Nov 1942 – Apr 1943) |
| Marder III Ausf. M | Sd.Kfz. 138 | Tysk 7.5 cm PaK 40 | Engine moved to the middle (M for Mittelmotor); fighting compartment in the rear. Lower profile. | 975 built (May 1943 – May 1944) |
Specifications (Approximate for later Ausf. M variant)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vægt | ~10.5 – 11 tonnes |
| Besætning | 4 |
| Armor (Max Front) | ~50 mm |
| Engine Power | 125–150 hp |
| Max Speed (Road) | 42 km/h |
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