Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J — Fgst.Nr. 72001

Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1941.04

Producer: Daimler-Benz AG, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim

Main armament: no data available

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-26

Design Features and Anomalies

No specific features recorded for this vehicle.

Combat Path and Unit Assignments
1942.02
15. Panzer-Division

Panzer-Regiment 8, 5./

Ausf.J with 20 mm thick Vorpanzer on superstructure issued as a replacement to 5.Kp./Pz.Rgt.8.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-3, p. 3-3-38
Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1941.02

During a meeting on 18 February 1941, experts deemed the installation of the 5 cm L/60 gun impossible. Hitler ordered an immediate trial assembly in one Pz.Kpfw.III and one Pz.Kpfw.IV.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-3, p. 3-3-40
1942.03

On 20 March 1942, In 6 ordered modification to install a warm air heater system for the fighting compartment (Warmluftheizung fuer Kampfraum) utilizing radiator air.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-3, p. 3-3-54
1942.04

Official renaming of all Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J armed with 5 cm Kw.K. L/60 produced from December 1941 to March 1942 as Ausf.L.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-3, p. 3-3-1
Photographic Documentation

No associated archival photos for this chassis number.