Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.J
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Panzerkampfwagen
III Ausf.J, Panzer III Ausf.J, Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.J (Sd.Kfz.141 ünd
Sd.Kfz.141/1*) |
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| Type | Medium Tank |
Radio Equipment | FuG 5 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Daimler-Benz AG,
Henschel & Söhn AG, Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nuernburg
AG (MAN), Altmaerkische Kettenwerk GmbH (Alkett), Fahrzeug und Motorenbau GmbH (FAMO), Waggonfabrik Wegmann AG, Maschinenfabrik Niedersachen Hannover GmbH (MNH) |
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| Crew | 5 |
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| Production Quantity | 1549, 3 converted in Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.N |
Production Period | March 1941 - July /1942 |
(*) for machines equiped with the 5 cm KwK L/60
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 21500 kg |
Ground pressure | 0.94 kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 5.56 m, 6.41 m* |
Length /hull | 5.56 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m, 0.85 m* |
Height over turret hatch | 2.50 m |
| Width | 2.95 m |
Ground clearance | 0.39 m |
| Fire height | 1.90 m |
Turret ring diameter | ? m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 50 mm KwK 38 L/42 or 50 KwK 39 L/60 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 99 |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | +20° to -10° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | TZF5d |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 3750 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: coaxial, bow (ball
mount Kugelbende 50) |
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| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Welding & bolting
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 50 mm / 69° |
30 mm / 90° |
50 mm / 80° |
16 mm / 0° |
| Superstructure | 50 mm /
81 ° |
30 mm /
90° |
50 mm /
75 ° |
17 mm /
0° (front) 17 mm / 13° (rear) |
| Turret | 30 mm / 75° |
30 mm / 65° |
30 mm / 78° |
10 mm / 5° (front) 10 mm / 0° (rear) |
| Mantlet | 50 mm /
45-90° |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Maybach HL 120 TR |
Type & Displacement | V12, 11.9 liters |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 300 hp to 3000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 13.95 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | ZF SSG 77: 6 forward - 1 reverse |
Steering | Daimler-Benz-Wilson: clutch-brake, steering wheel and levers |
| Brakes | Mechanics |
Fuel Capacity | 320 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Torsion bars |
Road wheels | 6 indenpendent (dual), rubber edgings |
| Track return rollers | 3 double |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, 21 tooth |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, double, adjustable |
Shock absorbers | on first and last road wheel |
| Track Type | Kgs 61/400/120: Dual center guide, single pin, steel | ||
| Width | 400 mm |
Pitch | 120 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 93 |
Track ground contact | 2.86 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 40 km/h on road, 19 km/h off road
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Range | 145 km on road, 85 km off road |
| Mileage | 182 L/100 km on road, 376 L/100 km off road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.00 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.60 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 0.80 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 5.85 m |
| Sources | |||
| Vehicles.com | TNT HS n°1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 | AFV Data Base (lost) |
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