Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.H — Fgst.Nr. 66426

Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1941.01

Producer: Henschel & Sohn, Kassel

Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/42

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-2-79

Design Features and Anomalies
Engine_Transmission

Maybach HL 120 TRM engine, SSG 77 transmission (6 forward, 1 reverse gears).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 84
Turret_Rear_Features

Vehicle equipped with a Schutzmantel (armor guard) for the N.K.A.V. smoke grenade rack on the rear, but lacks a Gepaeckkasten on the turret.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 82
Turret_Design_ZW39

The fume extractor fan mounted to the left front of the cupola and the signal port repositioned back to the left side in the Z.W.39 turret.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 82
Combat Path and Unit Assignments

No combat assignment records found.

Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1941.09

Mounting of two spare road-wheels (Ersatzlaufrollen) on the track guards (Kettenabdeckung).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts 3-2, p. 80
Photographic Documentation