Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.N — Fgst.Nr. 74881

Production Metrics

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

Production date: 1942.07

Producer: MNH, Hannover

Main armament: 7.5 cm Kw.K. L/24

Data source: Panzer Tracts 03-3-80

Design Features and Anomalies
Simplified_Armor_Hull

Einfache Panzerwanne ohne Seitenaussteigsklappen (Simplified armor hull without escape hatches on the sides).

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 03-3, p. 3-3-76
Combat Path and Unit Assignments
schwere Panzer-Abteilung 501

Nr takt.: #04

tank visible in the photo

Źródło: Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf.N (Fgst.Nr.74881) DAK s.Pz.Abt.501 Stab.#04 Tunisia, 1943 (MNH) {001}{a}
1942.07
schwere Panzer-Abteilung 501

Issued to the Stabskompanie (tactical number 04) of s.Pz.Abt.501 in Tunisia.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 03-3, p. 3-3-76
Rebuilds and Special Conversions

No conversions or special modifications registered for this vehicle.

Repair Log and Technical Events
1943.05

Starting in May 1943, assembly firms mounted Schuerzen (skirt plates) on the turret and hull sides.

Źródło: Panzer Tracts No. 03-3, p. 3-3-84
Photographic Documentation