Jagdpanzer Kanone 90 | |
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| Pays | Allemagne de l’Ouest |
| Rôle | Chasseur de chars |
| Produit | 1965–1967 |
| Construit | 770 |
Lla Kanonenjagdpanzer (KanJPz; aussi connu sous le nom de Jagdpanzer Kanone 90mm, « chasseur de chars, canon 90mm ») était un chasseur de chars allemand de la guerre froide équipé d’un canon antichar de 90 mm provenant de chars M47 Patton obsolètes. Sa conception était très similaire à celle de la Seconde Guerre mondiale Jagdpanzer IV.
| JPK-90 Jagdpanzer Kanone 90 mm Walk Around | |
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| Photographe | Unknow |
| Localisation | Inconnu |
| Photos | 63 |
| JPK-90 Jagdpanzer Kanone 90mm Walk Around | |
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| Photographe | Unknow |
| Localisation | Inconnu |
| Photos | 31 |
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General Characteristics
The Kanonenjagdpanzer (KanJPz), also known as the Jagdpanzer Kanone 90mm, was a West German Cold War tank destroyer. Developed in the 1960s by Hanomag and Henschel, its design deliberately resembled the successful casemate-style tank destroyers of World War II, such as the Jagdpanzer IV. It was characterized by a very low silhouette and high mobility, features deemed essential for survivability in a European conflict. The vehicle was primarily intended for ambush tactics against Soviet armored thrusts. However, the 90 mm gun, taken from obsolete M47 Patton tanks, quickly became inadequate against newer Soviet Main Battle Tanks like the T-64 and T-72, leading to its obsolescence by the 1980s.
| Property | Typical Value (Kanonenjagdpanzer) |
|---|---|
| Rôle | Tank Destroyer (Self-propelled Anti-tank Gun) |
| National Origin | West Germany (FRG) |
| Fabricant | Hanomag and Henschel |
| Produit | 1965–1967 |
| No. Built | 770 (for Bundeswehr and Belgium) |
| Crew | 4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader) |
| Combat Weight | 27.5 tonnes (27.1 long tons) |
| Length (Total) | 8.75 m (28 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2.98 m (9 ft 9 in) |
| Height | 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in) |
Armament and Protection
- Main Armament: 1 x Rheinmetall BK 90/L40 90 mm anti-tank gun (51 rounds carried).
- Traverse: Limited to 15 degrees left and right (casemate mount).
- Elevation/Depression: -8 degrees to +15 degrees.
- Secondary Armament: 2 x 7.62 mm MG3 machine guns (one coaxial, one roof-mounted).
- Armor: Welded steel hull with sloped armor.
- Maximum Thickness: 50 mm (front glacis).
- The light armor meant the vehicle relied heavily on its low profile and speed for survivability.
- Defensive Systems: Fitted with 8 smoke grenade dischargers and NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection.
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: MTU MB 837 Aa V8 water-cooled multi-fuel diesel engine.
- Power Output: 368 kW (500 hp).
- Suspension: Torsion bar, offering good cross-country performance.
- Maximum Speed (Road): 70 km/h (43.5 mph).
- Operational Range: 385 km (239 mi).
- Legacy: Due to obsolescence, many units were converted in the 1980s into missile carriers (Raketenjagdpanzer Jaguar 2) by removing the main gun and installing a TOW anti-tank guided missile launcher.
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