
Πάνθηρας – Sdkfz.171 | |
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| Πληρώνει | Ναζιστική Γερμανία |
| Ρόλο | Μεσαία δεξαμενή |
| Σε λειτουργία | 1943–1945 |
| Χτισμένο | 6000+ |
Teh Πάνθηρας είναι ένα γερμανικό μέσο άρμα μάχης που αναπτύχθηκε κατά τη διάρκεια του Β 'Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου στο Ανατολικό και Δυτικό Μέτωπο στην Ευρώπη από τα μέσα του 1943 έως το τέλος του πολέμου το 1945. Είχε την ονομασία απογραφής πυρομαχικών Sd.Kfz. 171. Χαρακτηρίστηκε ως Panzerkampfwagen V Panther μέχρι τις 27 Φεβρουαρίου 1944, όταν ο Χίτλερ διέταξε να διαγραφεί ο ρωμαϊκός αριθμός "V". [εκκρεμεί παραπομπή] Οι σύγχρονες αναφορές στην αγγλική γλώσσα αναφέρονται μερικές φορές σε αυτό ως "Mark V".
| Panther Ausf.D | |
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| Φωτογράφος | Unknow |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 59 |
| Panther Ausf.D Breda, Netherlands Walk Around | |
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| Φωτογράφος | Daan Uiterwaal |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 31 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (Sd.Kfz. 171) was a German medium tank deployed during World War II. It was designed as a direct response to the powerful Soviet T-34, which had surprised German forces on the Eastern Front. The Panther is widely considered one of the best tanks of the war, successfully blending protection, mobility, and firepower. The Ausführung A (Ausf. A) was the second major production version and introduced several key improvements over the initial Ausf. D, including a redesigned, cast commander’s cupola and an improved ball-mounted machine gun port in the glacis plate. It was intended to serve as a fast, highly effective medium tank, supplementing the heavier Tiger I and eventually replacing the older Panzer III and Panzer IV models in the primary tank role.
| Property | Typical Value (Panther Ausf. A) |
|---|---|
| Πληκτρολογήστε | Μεσαία δεξαμενή |
| National Origin | Ναζιστική Γερμανία |
| Κατασκευαστής | MAN, Daimler-Benz, MNH, Henschel |
| Entered Service (Ausf. A) | August 1943 |
| Πλήρωμα | 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Radio Operator) |
| Combat Weight | Approx. 45.5 tonnes |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) |
| Ύψος | 2.99 m (9 ft 10 in) |
Powerplant and Firepower
- Engine: 1 x Maybach HL 230 P30 V-12 water-cooled petrol engine.
- Engine Power: 700 hp (522 kW).
- Maximum Road Speed: Approx. 46 km/h (29 mph).
- Main Armament: 1 x 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 cannon (79 rounds). This long-barreled, high-velocity gun was extremely effective against nearly all Allied tanks.
- Secondary Armament: 2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns (one coaxial, one hull-mounted).
- Armor (Glacis Plate): 80 mm (3.15 in) angled at 55 degrees, providing effective protection equivalent to a much thicker plate.
- Transmission: ZF AK 7/20 seven-speed transmission.
Service History and Legacy
- First Major Action: The Panther tank debuted during the Battle of Kursk (Operation Citadel) in July 1943, where initial mechanical unreliability marred its performance.
- Improvements: The Ausf. A variant solved many of the transmission and engine reliability issues present in the initial Ausf. D, turning the Panther into a reliable and deadly fighting vehicle.
- Influence: The sloped armor design of the Panther, which maximized effective thickness and promoted projectile deflection, was highly influential, shaping post-war tank development worldwide.
- Production Numbers: Approximately 2,200 Ausf. A tanks were produced, making it the most numerous variant until the introduction of the Ausf. G.
- The Eastern and Western Fronts: The Panther saw extensive combat on both the Eastern Front against Soviet forces and the Western Front, playing a critical role in battles like the Battle of the Bulge.
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