Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L — Fgst.Nr. 74171
Production Metrics
Version (Ausf.): Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L
Production date: 1942.06
Producer: Alkett, Berlin-Borsigwalde
Main armament: 5 cm Kw.K. L/60
Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-42/44
Design Features and Anomalies
Vorpanzer_Turret_Frame_Only
Vorpanzer on the superstructure front, but just the frame welded to the gun mantle without the plate bolted on.
Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 3-3, p. 3-3-48
No_Escape_Hatches
Simplified armor hull (Einfache Panzerwanne) completed without side escape hatches and with reduced internal bracing.
Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-3, p. 3-3-58
No_Side_Lights_Horn
Side lights and horn dropped from the track guards.
Źródło: Panzer Tracts 03-3, p. 3-3-58
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
No technical events recorded.
Photographic Documentation
No associated archival photos for this chassis number.