Pz.Bef.Wg. Ausf.J — Fgst.Nr. 73673

Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1942.03

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. Hull Kugelblende 50 replaced by MP-Klappe.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-4, p. 3-4-42
Combat Path and Unit Assignments
1943.03.20
11. Panzer-Division

Reported in status report: Under repair by the unit

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: T313.R387.S0419
1943.03.20
11. Panzer-Division

Repair in unit

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: T313.R387.S0419
1943.05.31
11. Panzer-Division

Listed in the unit's inventory status.

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: T313.R387.S0572
1943.05.31
11. Panzer-Division

Operational

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: RH.021.04.449.S0529
1943.06.30
11. Panzer-Division

Repair within unit

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0541
1943.07.31
11. Panzer-Division

Battle-ready

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: RH.021.04.450.S0357
1943.08.12
11. Panzer-Division

Total losses (1–12 August 1943). Location: Maximowka, cause: blown up. [VEHICLE LOST]

Spalte 18: Pz.Kpfw. III mit 5 cm Kw.K. L/42
Źródło: RH.021.04.451.S0585
Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1942.04

Improvised conversion to command tank with 20 mm Vorpanzer configuration.

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

No associated archival photos for this chassis number.