Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.F — Fgst.Nr. 61101

Production Metrics

Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.F

Production date: 1939.11

Producer: Daimler-Benz AG, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim

Main armament: 3.7 cm Kw.K.

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-2-16

Design Features and Anomalies
Engine_Modification

Equipped with a Maybach HL 120 TRM (021 B 9233) engine with Schnappermagnetzuender and a modified Kuehlanlage engine cooling system (021 B 9235).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-2, p. 3-2-16
Turret_Ring_Guard_Holes

Holes drilled in the superstructure roof for securing a deflector guard to protect the turret ring gap.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-2, p. 3-2-20
Turret_Rear_Bolts

Two conical headed bolts below the drum for the commander cupola held a backrest for the commander (dropped from Ausf.G).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-2, p. 3-2-21
Combat Path and Unit Assignments
1939.10
1. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Regiment 1

Issued to Pz.Rgt.1 in October/November 1939.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-2, p. 3-2-16
Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1940.03

Variorex transmission failure report: shifting claw froze on the fourth shifting piston, making it impossible to shift several gears (Reported on 25 March 1940).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-2, p. 3-2-36
Photographic Documentation

No associated archival photos for this chassis number.