Panther – Sdkfz.171 | |
|---|---|
| Pays | Nazi Germany |
| Role | Medium tank |
| In service | 1943–1945 |
| Built | 6000+ |
The Panther is a German medium tank deployed during World War II on the Eastern and Western Fronts in Europe from mid-1943 to the war’s end in 1945. It had the ordnance inventory designation of Sd.Kfz. 171. It was designated as the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther until 27 February 1944, when Hitler ordered that the Roman numeral “V” be deleted.[citation needed] Contemporary English language reports sometimes refer to it as the “Mark V”.
Source: Panther Ausf.D on Wikipedia
| Panther Ausf.D | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 59 |
| Panther Ausf.D Breda, Netherlands Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Daan Uiterwaal |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 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) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium Tank |
| National Origin | Nazi Germany |
| Manufacturer | MAN, Daimler-Benz, MNH, Henschel |
| Entered Service (Ausf. A) | August 1943 |
| Crew | 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver, Radio Operator) |
| Combat Weight | Approx. 45.5 tonnes |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 8.66 m (28 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 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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