Nashorn | |
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| Paese | Germania |
| digitare | Cacciatore di carri armati |
| Descrizione | Album fotografico su un Nashorn |
Galleria fotografica su un Nashorn, Il Nashorn (letteralmente Rhinoceros), originariamente indicato come Hornisse (calabrone in tedesco) era un cacciacarri tedesco della seconda guerra mondiale. Fu sviluppato come soluzione intermedia nel 1942 ed era armato con il potente cannone anticarro da 88 mm. Sebbene leggermente corazzato e con una sagoma alta, rimase in servizio fino alla fine della guerra e dimostrò che era un cacciacarri abbastanza buono.
fonte: Nashorn su Wikipedia
| Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn Walk Around | |
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| Fotografi | Inconsapevole |
| Localizzazione | Inconsapevole |
| Foto | 19 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Nashorn (German for “Rhinoceros”), initially known as the Hornisse (“Hornet”), was a German tank destroyer (Panzerjäger) developed during World War II. Its design philosophy focused on mounting the most powerful available anti-tank gun onto a reliable, if lightly armored, chassis to prioritize long-range engagement and superior firepower. It was based on a common chassis component (Geschützwagen III/IV), which combined parts from the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks. The Nashorn excelled at destroying Allied tanks from long distances, but its open-topped fighting compartment and thin armor made it highly vulnerable to enemy infantry, artillery, and close-range combat. It served on both the Eastern and Western Fronts from mid-1943 until the end of the war.
| Property | Typical Value (Sd.Kfz. 164) |
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| Ruolo | Tank Destroyer (Panzerjäger) |
| National Origin | Germania nazista |
| Produttore | Deutsche Eisenwerke |
| Service Entry | 1943 |
| Equipaggio | 5 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, 2 Loaders) |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 8.44 m (27 ft 8 in) |
| Larghezza | 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) |
| Altezza | 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in) |
| Weight (Combat) | 24 tons |
Powerplant and Mobility
- Engine: 1 x Maybach HL 120 TRM V-12 liquid-cooled gasoline engine.
- Power Output: 300 hp (224 kW).
- Maximum Speed (Road): 42 km/h (26 mph).
- Range (Road): 215 km (134 mi).
- Suspension: Leaf spring (based on combined Panzer III/IV components).
Armament and Armor
- Main Armament: 1 x 8.8 cm Pak 43/1 L/71 anti-tank gun. This was one of the most powerful anti-tank guns of the war.
- Ammunition Capacity: 40 rounds for the main gun.
- Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun (carried for anti-infantry defense).
- Armor (Front Hull): Up to 30 mm (1.2 in).
- Armor (Superstructure): Only 10 mm (0.4 in) thick on all sides, designed mainly to protect against shrapnel and small arms fire.
- Key Advantage: The long-barreled 8.8 cm gun gave it a clear edge in range and penetration against nearly all Allied tanks, including the Soviet IS-2 and the American M4 Sherman.
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