Pz.Bef.Wg. Ausf.J — Fgst.Nr. 73631

Production Metrics

Version (Ausf.): Pz.Bef.Wg. Ausf.J

Production date: 1942.02

Producer: Henschel & Sohn, Kassel

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

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-4-40

Design Features and Anomalies
Traversable_Turret_Command

Traversable turret armed with 5 cm Kw.K. L/42. The hull Kugelblende 50 ball mount was replaced by an MP-Klappe (pistol port) flap to gain internal space for radio sets.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-42, 3-4-46
Combat Path and Unit Assignments
1942.09
7. Panzer-Division

Assignment to the signal company Pz.Nachr.Kp. Vehicle retained turret side vision ports and the gun mantle armor guard.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-44
1943.07.27
6. Panzer-Division

Total loss. Location: Strelnikoff, 30 km northeast of Bjelgorod, map as in Fgst.Nr. 24504. Cause: Vehicle got stuck in a swamp and had to be blown up due to disengagement from the enemy. Towing attempts were unsuccessful. [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 43: Sd.Kfz. 267
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0310
1943.07.27
6. Panzer-Division

Total losses. Strelnikoff, 30 km nordostwärts Bjelgorod, Karte wie lfd. Nr. 1. Kfz. ist im Sumpf festgefahren und musste wegen Absetzen vom Feind gesprengt werden. ([Strelnikovo, 30 km northeast of Belgorod, map as item 1. Vehicle got stuck in a swamp and had to be blown up due to disengaging from the enemy.]) [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 43: Sd.Kfz. 267
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0321
1943.07
6. Panzer-Division

Active during Operation Citadel.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-55
Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1942.04

Improvised ("behelfsmässig") conversion of an Ausf.J tank to a Pz.Bef.Wg. command vehicle by Henschel (Feb-Apr 1942) and delivered to Daimler-Benz Werk 40. A 20 mm Vorpanzer was fitted.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-42
1942.04

Standardization of ventilation: installation of ventilation hoods (Lueftungshauben) on engine hatch covers and enlargement of fan slats (Luefterklappen).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-42
1942.09

Commencement of series production installation of two Nebelkerzen-Wurfgeraeten (smoke grenade dischargers) mounted on the turret sides.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-44
1943.05

Retrofitting of Schuerzen armor skirts protecting the hull and turret sides.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-44
Photographic Documentation

No associated archival photos for this chassis number.