Panzerkampfwagen III Technical Information

Line Drawing of PzKpfw IIIE

PzKpfw III Ausf A, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): 1936
Armament: 1 x 37mm KwK L/45; 3 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 15.4 tons
Overall length: 5.69m
Height: 2.335m
Width: 2.81m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38cm
Maximum road speed: 32km/h
Range (roads): 180km
Range (cross-country): 120km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 300 liters
Armor thickness: 14.5mm all round

PzKpfw III Ausf B/C, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): 1937-38
Armament: 1 x 37mm KwK L/45; 3 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 15.9 tons
Overall length: 6m
Height: 2.45m
Width: 2.87m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 37.5cm
Maximum road speed: 35km/h
Range (roads): 180km
Range (cross-country): 120km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 300 liters
Armor thickness: 14.5mm all round

PzKpfw III Ausf D, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): 1938-39
Armament: 1 x 37mm KwK L/45; 3 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 19.8 tons
Overall length: 6m
Height: 2.45m
Width: 2.87m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 37.5cm
Maximum road speed: 35km/h
Range (roads): 150km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 300 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

PzKpfw III Ausf E, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz, Alkett, MAN
Production date(s): 1939-40
Armament: 1 x 37mm KwK L/45; 2 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 19.5 tons
Overall length: 5.38m
Height: 2.435m
Width: 2.91m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 160km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol
Engine power: 300 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

PzKpfw III Ausf F/G, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz, Alkett, MAN
Production date(s): 1940
Armament: 1 x 37mm KwK L/45 (first 335 vehicles); 1 x 50mm KwK L/42 (final 100 vehicles); 2 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 20.3 tons
Overall length: 5.38m
Height: 2.435m
Width: 2.91m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 160km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol
Engine power: 300 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

PzKpfw III Ausf H, SdKfz 141

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz, Alkett, MAN
Production date(s): 1940-41
Armament: 1 x 50mm KwK L/42; 2 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 21.6 tons
Overall length: 5.52m
Height: 2.5m
Width: 2.95m
Track width: 40cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 140km
Range (cross-country): 90km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol
Engine power: 300 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

Line Drawing of PzKpfw IIIJ

PzKpfw III Ausf J/L/M, SdKfz 141/1

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz, Alkett, MAN
Production date(s): 1941-42
Armament: 1 x 50mm KwK L/42 (early models); 1 x 50mm KwK L/60 (later models); 2 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 22.3 tons
Overall length: 5.56m
Height: 2.5m
Width: 2.95m
Track width: 40cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 140km
Range (cross-country): 90km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol
Engine power: 300 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: turret 37-50mm; hull 25-50mm; the Ausf L and M had additional 20 mm appliqué frontal plates and many vehicles were retrofitted with 5mm schürzen (skirts) of spaced armor around the turret and along the hull sides

Line Drawing of PzKpfw IIIN

PzKpfw III Ausf N, SdKfz 141/2

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz, Alkett, MAN
Production date(s): 1942-43
Armament: 1 x 75mm KwK L/24; 2 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 23 tons
Overall length: 5.56m
Height: 2.5m
Width: 2.95m
Track width: 40cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 130km
Range (cross-country): 90km
Engine type: Maybach HL120 TRM V-12 petrol
Engine power: 300 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 11,867 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: turret 37-50mm; hull 25-50mm; the Ausf L and M had additional 20 mm appliqué frontal plates and many vehicles were retrofitted with 5mm schürzen (skirts) of spaced armor around the turret and along the hull sides

Panzer-Befehlswagen (small armored command vehicle) III Ausf D1

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): 1938-39
Armament: 1 x dummy wooden gun; 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 19.3 tons
Overall length: 6m
Height: 2.45m
Width: 2.87m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 37.5cm
Maximum road speed: 35km/h
Range (roads): 150km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 300 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round
Note: No SdKfz number was assigned to this vehicle

Panzer-Befehlswagen (small armored command vehicle) III Ausf E, SdKfz 266

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): 1940
Armament: 1 x dummy wooden gun; 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 19.3 tons
Overall length: 5.38m
Height: 2.435m
Width: 2.91m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 160km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

Panzer-Befehlswagen (small armored command vehicle) III Ausf H/K, SdKfz 267/268

Principal manufacturer(s): Daimler-Benz
Production date(s): Ausf H 1941-42; Ausf K 1942-43
Armament: Ausf H 1 x dummy wooden gun, 2 x 7.92mm MG; Ausf K 1 x 50mm KwK L/42 or L/60, 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: Ausf H 21.6 tons; Ausf K 23 tons
Overall length: 5.52m
Height: 2.5m
Width: 2.95m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 160km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: 30mm all round

Panzer-Beobachtungswagen (artillery observation vehicle) III SdKfz 143

Principal manufacturer(s): Alkett
Production date(s): 1942-43
Armament: Ausf H 1 x dummy wooden gun; 1 x 7.92mm MG
Crew: 5
Weight in action: 23 tons
Overall length: 5.52m
Height: 2.5m
Width: 2.95m
Track width: 36cm
Ground clearance: 38.5cm
Maximum road speed: 40km/h
Range (roads): 160km
Range (cross-country): 100km
Engine type: Maybach HL108 TR V-12 petrol
Engine power: 250 bhp at 3,000 rpm
Engine capacity: 10,838 cc
Fuel capacity: 320 liters
Armor thickness: turret 30-50mm; hull 30-70mm

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