Captured by
the Allies (1st Battle of El Alamen) and used by a Polish unit, the
Carpathian Lancers - Egypt, August 1942. Three Panzer IIIs were used by this unit, for training only. |
Specifications |
General |
Type:
Medium Tank |
Engine |
Maybach HL 120 TR V12 Gasoline | 300 hp |
Dimensions/Masses |
Length: 5.56 m | Width:
2.95 m | Height: 2.50 m Weight: 21500 kg |
Armor |
Maximum: 50 mm - Minimum: 10 mm |
Performances |
Max. Speed:
40 km/h | Power/weight: 13.95 hp/t | Range:
145 km Suspension: Torsion bars |
Armament |
Main:
1 x 50 mm KwK 38 L/42 |