Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.G — Fgst.Nr. 65378

Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1940.07

Producer: FAMO, Breslau

Main armament: 3.7 cm / 5 cm

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-2-45

Design Features and Anomalies
Tauchpanzer_Chassis

One of the rare 15 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.G chassis completed by FAMO in Breslau also was converted to a Tauchpanzer.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 57
Combat Path and Unit Assignments
1940.00
18. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Regiment 18, 1./

Converted to a Tauchpanzer and issued to the 1.Kp./Pz.Rgt.18 in the 18.Pz.Div.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 57
1940.08
18. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Regiment 18, 11.Kp.

In Tauchpanzer service

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-5 - Pz.III Umbau Conversions-images-17.jpg
1940.08
18. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Regiment 18, Stab, Nr takt.: II0Y

In Tauchpanzer service

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-5 - Pz.III Umbau Conversions-images-18_3.jpg
Rebuilds and Special Conversions
1940.08

Modification type: Tauchpanzer

New standard (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.G

Tactical role: Submersible tank

New armament: 5 cm Kw.K.

Conversion location: Talbot, Aachen

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-5 - Pz.III Umbau Conversions-images-17.jpg
Repair Log and Technical Events

No technical events recorded.

Photographic Documentation