ga WEHRMACHT ILLUSTRATED a “DE Rey ee German self-propelled anti-tank equipment and ALMARK tank hunters, 1939-45 PUBLICATIONSA Marder II (Pzjag 38(t) 7.5cm Pak 40/3) on the Russian front in the spring of 1944. Note how the proportions of this vehicle change consider- ably in a foreshortened front view (compare with pictures on page 14). Elaborate camouflage in dark green applied over basic dark yellow. Spare track shoes give added protection on nose (IWM-MH 12162). Panser-jaqer GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED ANTI-TANK GUNS, 1939-1945 Peter Chamberlain and Chris Ellis Drawings by Kenneth M. Jones ALMARK PUBLISHING CO. LTD., LONDON© 1971, Almark Publishing Co. Ltd. Text © Peter Chamberlain and Chris Ellis Artwork © Kenneth M. Jones All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, or by photo copying without prior permission from the publishers. First Published — February 1971 ISBN O 855240199 Printed in Great Britain by Vale Press Ltd., Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4HR, for the publishers, Almark Publishing Co. Ltd., 104-106 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Middlesex, England.The 7.62cm FK 296(r) auf PzKpfw Il Ausf D/E was one of the earliest Panzerjagers (see page 9). These vehicles ford a river in Russia, summer 1943, and are painted dark yellow overall. Note the bucket, crews’ mud- daubed helmets, and the folded canvas tilt all on the rear stowage box. Introduction AT the beginning of the World War 2 the Germans had no tracked self- propelled equipment in service, though a specialised type of assault gun (Sturmgeschiitze), based on the PzKpfw III chassis was being developed for use within the armoured division. This type of vehicle first appeared in service in 1940, To provide infantry support, an assault howitzer (Sturmhaubitze) also appeared later as a purpose-built type. As a stop-gap prior to the appearance of the assault howitzers, a self-propelled infantry gun (Infanterie-geschiitze) was developed in early 1940 by mounting a heavy howitzer on an obsolescent tank chassis. A later, but similar, type was the self-propelled field howitzer or gun (Feldhaubitze or Feldkanone) which featured a lighter field piece, also on an obsolete tank chassis. Collectively these SP infantry support weapons were called Panzerartillerie (armoured artillery) and the type of vehicle so produced was known as a Geschiitze-wagen (motor-gun). The need for a specialised type of vehicle to engage enemy tanks was foreseen in 1939 when an ex-Czech 4.7cm anti-tank gun was mounted on the chassis of the PzKpfw I light tank in place of the turret. This early conversion saw successful service in the May 1940 invasion of France and Flanders. The type of vehicle so produced was classified as a Panzer- jdger (tank hunter). The invasion of Russia in June 1941 brought German armour into contact for the first time—victoriously at first—with really large numbers of tanks. In late 1941 excellent new Soviet tanks (the T-34 and KV) were encountered and showed the need for large and urgent provision of vehicles of the Panzerjdger type. With production and design facilities already stretched, the only quick way to do this was to copy the earlier idea and mount anti-tank guns on obsolescent tank chassis. The most powerful anti-tank gun available at ths time was the Russian 7.62cm weapon, captured in large numbers by the Germans in the early 3stages of the invasion, This type of gun was adapted to fit older tank chassis of the PzKpfw II and ex-Czech PzKpfw 38(t) type. The PzKpfw IIs were available from Ausf D and E vehicles, some of which had been used as flame-throwers. Work started on the new vehicles in December 1941, Alkett converting the PzKpfw IIs while Bohmisch-Mahrische of Prague were responsible for the PzKpfw 38(t) adaptations, Guns and mounts were adapted by Rheinmetall-Borsig. These vehicles, Sd Kfz 131’ and 132 respectively were subsequently better known as the Marder II (Marder= Marten). Plans were made to make a similar utilisation of the German Sem Pak 38 gun, but this was dropped in favour of the more powerful 75cm Pak 40 which was comparable to the Russian gun. In mid-1942 this gun appeared in a more elaborate conversion (also Sd_Kfz 131) on the later model PzKpfw II chassis. The capture of much French equip- ment in 1940 led to a similar conversion for the so-called (by the Germans) Lorraine Schlepper in 1942, the firm of Becker adding Pak 40 guns and superstructure to make the Sd Kfz 135, better known as the Marder 1. Of necessity these Panzerjdiger conversions were hasty, crude, and make- shift and from the outset they were regarded as stop-gaps while purpose- built vehicles were developed. High silhouettes, thin armour, poor crew protection, low speed, and instability were recognised defects. Improved models based on the PzKpfw 38(t) chassis were the Sd Kfz 138 and 139, the Marder III. They had better armour disposition but still utilised the tank chassis virtually unchanged. Meanwhile work was undertaken on the basic PzKpfw 38(t) chassis to make it more suitable for the SP role. The rear engine was moved to the middle allowing a larger fighting compart- ment to be built at the rear and a lower silhouette. Vehicles, also designated Marder III (later Marder 38[t]), appeared utilising this chassis in 1943; one of these is shown in the picture on page 1. This was the last of the very important Marder family, for its successor, in 1944, was the Hetzer, a fully armoured low silhouette vehicle purpose-built for the anti-tank role, The new type of anti-tank vehicle introduced the final classification, the Jagdpanzer (‘tank destroyer’), a type intended to supersede the Panzerjdger, even though this aim was never realised by this late stage of the war. At this stage the classification of anti-tank vehicles by type became more com- plicated and terminology was changed by the Germans, Some types which were originally designated as Panzerjdiger (eg, the Elefant) were already fully armoured and were redesignated Jagdpanzer, into which category the fully armoured assault guns (Sturmgeschiitze) were also placed. Then at the beginning of 1945 there was a further change. All the fully armoured vehicles with a ‘tank destroyer’ capability were now redesignated as Panzerjager while the erstwhile (and by now obsolescent) Panzerjdger of the Marder type were recategorized as Pak (Sf) or ‘anti-tank carriages’. Here, however, we are concerned with the Panzerjdger as originally designated, and the other types of self-propelled equipment mentioned will be dealt with separately class by class. In addition to the Panzeriigers of the Marder type there were a number of less well-armed vehicles, mainly based on captured infantry carriers, which had lighter guns. These were mainly used for police work, home defence, or patrol work in occupied countries. All are shown here. A small number of Panzerjiger with heavier calibre guns were produced (notably the Rhinocerous and Elefant) and there was a new generation of Panzerjagerkanone under development in 1945 again based on improved versions of the ubiquitous PzKpfw 38 chassis. These are also included here to complete the record. Tactically the basic unit for Panzerjdiger deployment was the company which was subdivided into platoons. Due to their vulnerability it was usual to protect the flanks or rear of a Panzerjiiger company with infantry, tanks, or towed anti-tank guns. On the offensive Panzerjiigers were used 4ABOVE: An exotically marked Panzerjiiger 38(t) mit 7.5em Pak 40/3, Marder Il (Marder 38(t)). This particular vehicle was captured at Villa Grande, Ortona, Italy, by the 8th Indian Division, 8th Army, on December 20, 1943. It was crudely marked with the British air recognition sign and the 8th Indian Division formation sign and was used in action by its captors, Ist Bn. Royal Fusiliers to follow up an attack rather than lead and they protected against break- throughs by enemy tanks or picked off retreating stragglers. Platoons or companies usually fired en masse for maximum effect directed by radio by the company commander, individual platoons engaging different targets as necessary. On the defensive, Panzerjiger were kept concealed (but not dug in) as much as possible, and were held as mobile reserve to guard against breakthroughs by enemy tanks, File, line, or arrowhead deploy- ment was used. In the last year of the war, attack from the air became a major added limitation to the employment of Panzerjdiger in the field, these open vehicles being particularly vulnerable to strafing. Infantry, motorised infantry, and (later) Volksgrenadier (home guard) divisions all had Panzerjdger companies, and they were also found in armoured divi- sions before being displaced by Jagdpanzers. Heavier vehicles like the Rhinocerous and Elefant were found in GHQ companies. Despite their tactical limitations Panzerjiger offered a good temporary solution to the problems of firepower and movement in the anti-tank role and played a major part in German armoured warfare operations in the second world war.(Panzerjiiger I fuer 4.7em Pakit) ) (Sd Kfz 101) Introduced in 1940, this was the earliest piece of self-propelled anti-tank equipment in German service. It was used in France in May 1940 and later in North Africa and Russia. Based on a turretless PzK pfw I Ausf B tank (by then obsolescent) the vehicle had a captured Czech 47cm L/43 anti-tank gun in a three-sided shield with limited traverse. Total of 132 were converted by Alkett. Below is shown one of these vehicles in the Western Desert in 1942 with the symbol of 21st Pz Div. just visible on 06). A few vehicles of this type had a French instead of Czech gun.3.7em Pak 35/36 auf Infanteri Very many French tanks and other AFVs were captured when France was invaded in 1940. Many were stored or utilised in their original form. In 1941 however, some UE Infantry Carriers were converted to SP units by the addition of Pak 35 or 36 3.7cm guns (top, IWM-MH7813). Most were used in France but some found their way to the Russian Front where the vehicle below was pictured in July 1942. Note domed head covers for the driver and commander3.7em Pak 35/36 auf Sfl Bren(e) This 1940-41 conversion w the similar equipment based on the French UE carrier (previous page). Infantry carriers of various models were captured from the British in large numbers in May 1940. All conversions had the same designation. Top (IWM-MH6920) and right (IWM-MH7831) is a Universal carrier, while be- low (IWH-MH7832) is a Scout carrier with its open left side boarded in to form a fighting compartment ‘@ contemporary of7.62cm Pak 36(r) auf PzKpfw Il Ausf D und E (Pz Sl I fuer 7.62em Pak 36(r) ‘Marder I) (Sd Kfz 132) (7.62em Pakir) auf Eahrgestell PzKpfw II (Sf) ) Produced in early 1942 and based on the PzKpfw II model D and E the notable feature of this vehicle was the Famo sus- pension and its peculiar superstructure. Normal practice was to mount the gun in the front plate and extend the superstructure sides around to completely obscure the crew and internal features from view, With this version the original superstructure and turret was removed and replaced by an armoured superstructure that extended the whole length of the vehicle. This structure was not constructed to the fire height of the gun, the gun itself being mounted in a small armour shield above this superstructure. This vehicle was armed with the Russian 7.62cm gun model FK 296 or FK 297 of which quantities had been captured during the early fighting in Russia. Early vehicles (top, Axel Duckert) had the unaltered Russian gun without a muzzle brake. Subsequently the gun was fitted with a muzzle brake and rechambered to take the Pak 40 round (left, IWM-MH7816) (below, IWM-MH7835). For rear view see page 3. 185 vehicles were converted. A’ few vehicles had the 7.5cm Pak 40 gun, the shields being vertical with rounded tops.7.5cm Pak 40/2 auf Sfl Il, “Marder IP (Sd Kfz 1 (PzKiig II Aust A, C, und F fuer 7.5em Pak 40/2 L/46) Prototypes of this equipment were first tested with the Scm Pak 38 which proved unsuitable and the 7.5cm Pak 40/2 was fitted instead, the equipment entering production in the middle of 1942. The tracked mount used for this conversion was the Panzerkampwagen Il Model A, C, and F series on which the engine was moved and the 7.5cm gun which retained its original shield, recoil system, traversing and elevating gears, was mounted on a platform high on the hull to fire forward. A protective shield 10mm thick which sloped to the rear was fitted. A total of 1,217 were built and this was the most widely used of SP gun types at the time. Upper picture (Bellona-Warpics) shows a brand new vehicle in dark yellow while lower picture (IWM-MH7744) shows a new vehicle compleie with ‘regulation’ weight and data panels on the side.ABOVE: Another Marder II complete with battery number and with gun bracket clamp in position. Note that crew (from an infantry division) wear normal service dress, not com- bination suits. RIGHT: A front view of a Marder II with gun clamp folded__down (IWM- MH7773). "1PzJiig 38 fuer 7.62cm Pak 36(r) ‘Marder IID (Sd Kfz 139) Contemporary with the first Marder Il (page 9), this vehicle was a similar conversion, again utilising the rechambered captured Russian 7.62cm gun, this time mounted on the chassis of the PzKpjw 38(1) with the original turret removed and low side plating added. Conversion work staried in March 1942 on what was essentially a simple and hasty attempt to get a powerful SP anti-tank gun into service. For a clear idea of the simple nature of the conversion see drawing on page 17. Top (Bellona-Warpics), vehicle being loaded for rail transport, Below (IWM-MH7772) new vehicle with shipping data panel,PrJiig 38(t) “Marder INV’ (Sd Kfz 138) (7.5em Pak 40/3 auf Sfl 38(t) Aust H) This vehicle was in the same class as that shown opposite but with the new German Pak 40/3 gun instead of the Russian gun. However, the shield of the Pak 40 was incorporated in the mounting and the super- structure was simpler and bigger. 418 were built RIGHT: Front view | (IWM- MH7790) shows how shield fits within super structure. This vehicle | was widely used in F North Africa, Italy, and Russia. Note original tank machine gun remains. 13PzJiig 38(t) mit 7.Sem Pak 40/3 ‘Marder IV (Sd Kfz 138) Marder 38(0) This was the most refined of the SP anti-tank equipment produced on the PzKpfw 38(t) chassis. In this case the chassis was actually built for the purpose with the original rear engine moved forward to the centre of the hull. The rear end of the chassis then allowed for a much more spacious fighting compartment. See drawing on page 17 and picture on page 1. 800 of these important and widely used vehicles were built by BMM, Prague. TOP: Late model with Zimmerit finish (ECA-CTT3451). BELOW: Standard model. 1412.8em K.40 auf Versuchsfahrgestell (VK.3001) (Panzerjiiger 12.8em Kanone Sf VK.3001 (H)) This vehicle was built on the chassis of the Henschel prototype, a tank in the 30 ton, class which was built in late 1941, the forerunner of the Tiger tank, This type was superseded by a later design and two of the four chassis completed were converted as experimental self propelled mounts for the 12.8cm K. 40 to test its feasibility against fortifications and as an anti-tank weapon’ against heavily armoured tanks. The two converted vehicles were lengthened and fitted with an open-top lightly armoured superstructure. They were put into service in Russia during 1942. One of them (above) was captured in 1943—note missing road wheels. BELOW: Factory view shows rear entrance, interleaved suspension, and gun at maximum depression.Panzerjiger 12.8m Kanone Sf VK. 3001(H) 7.62cm Pak 36(r) auf PzKpfw I Ausf D/E (Marder I) 9) 9° 8.Bcm Pak 43/1 L/71 auf Fest PzKpfw II/IV(SF) (Nashorn) 3.7em Pak 35/36 auf Infanterie Schlepper UE(F) Comparative views of representative Panzerjéger models drawn to constant scale, 16A company of Marder 38(1) vehicles on the roadside in Russia. These are from a panzer division and the crews wear the field grey panzer com- bination suit (IWM-MH9036). RIGHT: By contrast the first version of the Marder Il had a simple shield added to the basic PzKpfw 38() tank chassis which had a rear mounted engine. A cruciform was fitted to take the weight of the mounting, and new flat plates re~ placed the original engine covers (US Official). 7 LEFT: The hull and super- structure of the Marder 38(t), most refined of the Marder series which had the engine moved to the centre and a re- shaped hull front (US Official).4.7m Pak 181/183(f) auf PzJiig Lorraine Schlepper(f) This vehicle, above (IWM- MH7810) and left (IWM-MH7820) was produced in small numbers by mounting a French 4.7cm_ anti~ tank gun (either of two models) on the basic Lorraine carrier chassis. It was used only for local defence by units in France. 7.5 cm Pak 40/1 auf GW Lorraine Schlepper (f) (Panzerjiiger fuer 7.5em Pak 40/1 (SF) Lorraine Schlepper (f) “Marder I’ (Sd Kfz 135)) The Lorraine Schlepper with its capacious rear cargo space was used for several self-propelled vehicles. With a Pak 40 it was known as the Marder I. 18ABOVE: The very open and unprotected nature of the Marder 1 is apparent in this view of vehicle taking part in anti-invasion exercises in France in early 1944 (Bellona-Warpics).. 4.7em Pak(t) auf PzKpfw 35 R(t) 4.7em Pak(t) auf PzJiig Renault R 35(f) This vehicle was produced in 1943 to augment the armoured strength of the divisions defend: ing France from an Allied landing. It consisted of the well tried Czech 4.7cm gun on the chassis of a captured Renault 35 tank. A completely new superstructure was added to the hull top. See also page 29.7.5em Pak 40 auf GW 39 Hif) hicle was another type produced from stockpiled captured French tanks and built in 1943 for defence in France. A total of 72 vehicles was earmarked for conversion but only about 24 were completed in this form with the Pak 40. Like other conversions of French tanks a large superstructure was simply added on top of the hull. Vehicle shown above is driving past Marshal Rommel on anti-invasion exercises early in 1944. Note the netting added to the front shield for attachment of local foliage. 207.5em Pak 40 auf GW FCM(6), Yet another extemporised French type, this vehicle was the FCM tank with its turret replaced with the characteristic superstructure and the Pak 40. Only ten were built (IWM-MH6927). . Borgward Pz Sfl IA fuer Sem Pak 38 L/60 Based on the Borgward ammunition carrier VK 301, two prototypes were converted to mount the Sem Pak during 1941. The’ project was dropped, the weapon proving inadequate, and heavier vehicles with 7.62cm guns were developed instead. This vehicle had a crew of three. 2175cm (Raupen, Schl. Ost fur 7.5em Pak 40) This was built on the chassis of the tracked load carrier Raupen Schlepper Ost a fully tracked e that had been designed for use in Russia. 83 of these vehicles were converted to self propelled mounts during 1944. Weight of the vehicle was 45 tons and the crew numbered four. ABOVE: Vehicle cleared for action. Note normal gunshield as used on field version of gun. BELOW: One of the prototype vehicles showing tilt and folding sides which serve to hide true nature of the vehicle. 228.8cm Pak 43/I L/71, auf Fgst PzKpfw III/IV (Sf) (Sd Kfz 164) (8.8cm Pak 43/1 L/71 auf GW HI/TV) iger 111/IV Nashorn friiher Hornisse) Introduced into service in November 1942, this equipment consisted of a modified PzKpfw IV chassis with the engine moved forward and installed directly behind the transmission, to provide a clear space for the fighting compartment at the rear. The gun, a 88cm Pak was mounted over the engine, and both gun mount and crew were protected against small arms fire by a high open-topped superstructure of thin armour plate, 30mm at the front 20mm at the sides. Transmission and drive were the same as used on the PzKpfw IH. Note spare wheel stowage on vehicle above (IWM- MH12160). Vehicle was originally named Hornisse (Hornet) and was later called the Nashorn (Rhinocerous). 23ABOVE: A well camou- flaged Hornet on the Russian Front. Note the ‘Kill’ bands on the gun barrel and the folded barrel clamp. LEFT: Close view of a_ new Hornet showing — barrel clamp in position. The Hornet was not wholly successful, being too lightly armoured for the tank destroyer role and with poor cross-country performance; superior range was ils main asset (IW M-MH7802). Cea SON ener oie oe a go OPPOSITE PAGE: 7.5em Pak 40/3 auf Sf 38(t) Aust H (PzKig 38(t) Marder Ml) which was in action at Fondouk, Tunis, in April 1943 when captured by Allied Ist Army units. It displays both divisional and tactical signs OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: By contrast, and drawn to the same scale is a 7.5em Pak 40/1 auf GW “Lorraine Schlepper’ (f), Marder I, which was based on the captured French carrier. The particular vehicle shown was captured by men of the US 10Ist Airborne Division on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the vehicle being on patrol in the vicinity of the landing zone at the time, 24un shieldPrJiig Tiger (P) Ferdinand fuer 8.8em Pak 43/2 oder StuK 43/1 (8.8cm Pak 43/2 L/71 auf PzJig Tiger (P) Elefant friiher Ferdinand) (igdpanzer Elefant fuer 8.8em Pak 43/2 L/71 (Sd Kfz 184)) This equipment was a conversion of the VK 4501(P), the Porsche Tiger built t0 compete with the VK 4501(H) Henschel Tiger. Production of the Porsche Tiger had begun and 90 were building before the result of the trials, in which the Henschel design was chosen for service. It was decided to convert the Porsche Tiger chassis to a self-propelled mount for the 8.8cm Pak 43. Called at first Ferdinand in honour of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the designer, the name was later changed to Elefant The vehicle had a driving compartment where the driver and wireless operator were situated, a central engine compartment with two parallel Maybach engines of 300 hp cach and the fighting compartment at the rear where the commander, gunner and two loaders were situated. In the transmission compartment were two electric motors—one for each driving sprocket. TOP: Early model captured in the Kiirsk offensive. 26The fixed turret had inclined side plates of varying thickness 95mm-85mm. The thickness of the front turret armour was 200mm the roof thickness being 45mm. The mantlet plate of the gun was 110mm thick. The Elefant had 6 hatches, of which two were situated in the driving compartment, three in the turret, and one of 80cm in diameter in the rear inclined plate of the turret, the purpose of which was for installing the gun and for ejecting spent cartridges. As a result of their disastrous first action in the Kursk offensive, a hull machine gun was fitted in reworked models. A new commander's cupola was also fitted. In 1944 the few survivors were sent to the Italian front, being too vulnerable for use on the Russian front. OPPOSITE AND ABOVE: Original production model. BELOW: Re-worked vehicle with hull machine gun and Zimmerit finish. Latterly these heavy vehicles were re-classified from Panzerjager to Jagdpanzer 27ABOVE: Two views of the Ferdinand contrasts its original and lat appearance. At top is a new vehicle as it took part in the Kursk Offensive at Orel in July 1943. Below it is a reworked vehicle with cupola, hull machine gun, and Zimmerit finish as operating in Italy (by then known as the Elefant) in late 1944. BELOW: The ultimate in the Panzerjager idea was a Panzerjéigerkanone or Waffentrager (weapons carrier) series produced in prototype form in 1944-45. These were based on the PzKpfw 38(d), a German (d = Deutschland) development of the 38(t) chassis. The 8.8em Pak 43/3 auf PzJiig 38(t) was an experimental prototype. OPPOSITE: The 8.8em Pak 43/3 auf Sl 38(d) was a Krupp/Steyr prototype modified suspension adapted from the Raupenschlépper Ost (IWM- HU4244), 28ABOVE: Typical of the extemporised self-propelled anti-tank gun equip: ‘ment in service with the German Army in 1944, the 4.Tem Pak(t) auf PrKpfw 34R(f) consisted of a Czechoslovakian gun on the hull of a captured French Renault R.35 tank. This particular vehicle was from a unit in the Normandy area prior to the D-Day landingsprototype was the 8.8cm Pjk 43 L/71 auf Sfl 38(d) which was built by Rheinmetall-Borsig/Ardelt. Note the open- topped but low. silhouette fighting compartment. In foreground is a Funklenpanzer BIV Ausf C radio controlled demolition vehicle (IWM- BUII841), when the war ended. ABOVE: Panzerjiger 38(t) was to have a 42 L/70 gun on the same chassis as the Marder II. BELOW: Pan was to have a 88cm Pak 43/3 L/71 as a possible replacement for the Nashorn. Both vehicles were open-topped. The dimensions are in milli- metres. A third project was for a Panzerjager Panther (on the PzKpfw V chassis) and would have had a 12.8cm Pak 80 gun. Superstructure was similar to the Panzerjdiger 1V. Ee. we a | ian |} Lo ; PPL Ca) | | 30te ord. DESIG. Sd. Kfz Tor Sd. Kfz 132 Sd. Kfz 13 Sd. Kfz 139 Sd. Kfz 138 Sd. Kf 138 Sd. Kfz 135 TYPE Fem Pakcey L/43 Sur Pakphw'? Aust 8 (Palager 1) 37em Pak 35/36 auf Inf. Sch. U/E(f) 7-62em Pak 36(r) auf Pzkpfw Il Ausf D/E (Marder I) 7-Sem Pak 40/2 auf Sail (Marder 11) Pa}ig 38(«) fuer Fbakm tak Sete) (itarder tity Prjig 38(¢) fuer 7-Scm Pak 40/3 (Marder Ii) Pzjig 38(t) fuer 7-Scm Pak 40/3 (Marder Il) 7-5em Pak 40/1 Tut GW Lorraine Schiepper() (tarder |) Ss7em Pak(e) auf Peep 38 RC) (Pela Renaule R35) Fuse Pape IV fst Pak pr (Big hv. Pata tiger() (iigdpanzer Elefanc) BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ARMOUR Length Width Height ARMAMENT Max./Min. ENGINE Cinm)"” fein. ft. in, fein. HP 1x 47cm 15/6 19 9 8 3 7 0 Maybach Pak L/43 Nibere Lx37em— 9(max) «9 @ «S10? Renault Pak 35 or 36 aol 38 \x7.6lem 1553014 6 2 ach Pak 36(T) “Mo Lx 75cm 15.30 1S 37 4 Maybach Pak 40/2 (max) (exel.gun) 140 \x7.62em 52/821 1 7-1-8 2 Praga EPA Pak 36(F) es 1x 7-Sem 52/8 210 7 1 8 0 Praga EPA Pak 40/3 (approx) Capp.) 12 1x 7-Sem 20/8 15 8 7 1 7 8 Praga EPA Pak 40/3 135 1x 7:Sem 12/5 15 7 6 2 7 3 Delahaye Pak 40/1 (excl.gun) 80 Lx4-7em 40/20 «13106 2B 4 Renault Pak L/43 32 1x 8:8m —30(max) 27 8 9 8 8 & Maybach Pak 43/1 300 uni 200/30 26 8 11 1 910 2xMaybach Fiero 530 Max. Speed Range Crew Weight (mph) (miles) (tons) 16 70-95" (3 6 12 39: > 374i 28 , 415 3000 26 87-113 4108 26 87-113 4108 24) 6090 4 105 21 [sie 47pee 8 3/4 10.5 “14” See 12h 55-95 6 65 PRINCIPAL PANZERJAGER TYPES REMARKS Mainly used by anti-tank companies of infantry divisions. Second line type mainly for patrol and ical defence’ Similar but less numer four conversion wat carried out on ex. recchambered guns had. muzzle-brakes, fore eile Fl id Major ype, used. by antitank com- panies of motorised and panzer visions. Excemporsed design with simple, ft king of captured Ruin un a bai ptw S8¢s) chasi,Used In Wescern Desere and Ress More sophisticated conversion with Simpler “superstructure and German em Final Marder IIL version on re-desjned hasis wieh engine moved forward and Gmoved BS Aso ealed” Marder 8c). Similar conversion to Marder Il and II1 bur on capcured French chassis: Used by troops in France Similar conversion nla 7em gun. Typical of ‘conversions on ex-French chassis. Similar types on Hotchkiss and FCM tank chassis. Chassis made from components of Soth Pxkpiw land WW. Lightly Srmoured sh poor cromscountry sb. Ori ally Panzerjiger but re-classified anzer in (944. Reworked with and cupola. hull PAGE 78 10 2 19.20 23.24 26-27ABOVE: A fine view of a grey painted Pz Sfl Il fuer 7.62cm Pak 36(r), ‘Marder II’ in Paris in 1943. The high superstructure and Christie-type suspension made this vehicle quite distinctive. Pak 36(r) was a captured Russian gun adapted to fire German Pak 40 ammunition. WEHRMACHT ILLUSTRATED This is a dramatic series of books which, collectively, give a vivid pictorial cover- age of the German Army, and military operations in the Second World War, 1939-45. Each book deals with a specific aspect or subject, covering equipment, uniforms, campaigns, and the different arms of service. 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