Čaj Kanonenjagdpanzer (KanJPz; poznat i kao Jagdpanzer Kanone 90mm, "razarač tenkova, pištolj 90mm") bio je nemački razarač tenkova iz Hladnog rata opremljen protivtenkovskim pištoljem od 90mm uzet iz zastarelih tenkova M47 Paton. Njegov dizajn je bio veoma sličan onom u Jagdpanzeru IV iz Drugog svetskog rata.
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)
Ulogu
Tank Destroyer (Self-propelled Anti-tank Gun)
National Origin
West Germany (FRG)
Proizvođača
Hanomag and Henschel
Proizvodi
1965–1967
No. Built
770 (for Bundeswehr and Belgium)
Posada
4 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, Loader)
Combat Weight
27.5 tonnes (27.1 long tons)
Length (Total)
8.75 m (28 ft 8 in)
Širina
2.98 m (9 ft 9 in)
Visina
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.