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I would like to suggest this Bergepanther D mit 3,7 cm Flak 36 L/57 or 3,7 cm Flak 43 L/57 as a sort of IFV, overall its a Bergepanther D, on which either of the guns were placed upon. (At least 2 build).
Especially when given Pzgr. L’Spur and/or H-Pzgr. L’Spur this could effectively attack aircraft and ground targets, tho be also rather vurnable as the only “turret” armor is the standart gunshield, however it still has the great mobility and armor of the Base Panther D hull. In game sort of IFV and “We got Flakpanzer 341 at home.”
The German army didnt have Bergepanzer (Recovery Tanks) as is, instead they relied more on Halftracks, going from Sd.Kfz.6 to 9, however these werent as powerfull as tanks, as such multiple were needed (especially for the later heavyer tanks) as well as sometimes the recovery was undertaken in the fighting field, where the Halftracks didnt offer any protection, as such over the years, there were some (rather low) amount of different Bergepanzer build, mostly Pz.III Hulls, but some Pz.I, IV, V and VI. However also many damaged T-34s such as this one were used in the roll, with the turret taken off, it had a relatively powerfull engine and armor protection as such was ideal for the job. Later on while there were many Panther Turrets used as emplacements, there were also a couple of hulls free, especially from damaged and repeared old Model D Panthers, these were given new equipment and reused as Bergepanther as they could effectively pull other Panthers.
While usually unarmed, the Bergepanther D Prototype was equipped with a 2 cm KwK 38 L/65 mounted on a pivot at the front hull, as well as at least 2 were equipped with a 3,7 cm Flak 36 L/57 and a 3,7 cm Flak 43 L/57.
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The Gun:
3,7 cm Flak 36 L/57
-8° to +85° Elevation, 360° Traverse
Ammo amount: ~800 rounds
Ammo:(Click to show)
Ap:
Pzgr. 18 L`Spur (Aphe) 0,685 kg 770/820m/s 13g Pent (22,1g) 49-54mm/10m
Note: Against Ground and Air Targets.
Bottum Fuze after 7mm active.
Pzgr. L’Spur (Naval) (Apcbc) 0,7 kg 815m/s solid 67mm/10m
M-Pzgr. 18 L`Spur. o.Zerl. (Aphe) 0,710 kg 783M/s 90g HTA (108g) 42mm/10m
Note: Mainly against Air Targets, as well as ground targets and ships. (Propably didnt go into service.)
Bottum Fuze active after 5mm
H-Pzgr. L`Spur. o.Zerl. (Apcr) 0,405 kg 1150/1170m/s 231g core(16,1mm) 110-113mm/10m
Note: Only against Tanks, where other Ap rounds cant penetrate. The Carrier has an Incendary effect when melting upon impact.
Another version is 0,410kg heavy.
He:
Sprgr. 18 L`Spur. (umg.) (He-T) 0,62 kg 820/845m/s 29g Pent (49,3g) 7mm/10m
Br.Sprgr. L'Spur (Hei-T) 0,644kg 820m/s 30g H.5 and Aluminium
Note: Against Air and Ground targets.
Brsprgr. vk L'Spur. (HeI-T) 0,644kg 820m/s 40g H.5 and Aluminium
Note: Against Air and Ground targets, shortened Tracer for increased He and Incendary effect.
Brsprgr. o.L'Spur (HEI) 0,62kg 820/845m/s 90g H.5 und Zink
Note: Against Air and ground targets.
(Filler of 35,5g H.5 and 54,5g Zink, calculated by Killakiwi)
Minengeschoss:
M-Gr. 18 L`Spur. o.Zerl. (Fi-T) 0,55kg 914m/s 90g HTA (108g) 7mm/10m
The Vehicle: Panther D
Engine: Hl 210 P30 650 Ps
Weight: ~40 ton
Speed: 55 km/h
Crew: 5
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides (Slope angle) | Rear (Slope angle) | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 80 mm (55°) Front glacis | |||
| 60 mm (56°) Lower glacis | 40 mm (40°) Top | |||
| 40 + 5 mm Lower | 40 mm (29-31°) | 16 mm | ||
| Turret | 8mm Gunshield |
Source:
Munition der 3,7 cm Flak
Private Gallery
Die Panther Familie D, A, G (Horst Scheibert)
Die Panzer Instandsetzung der Wehrmacht (Lukas Frideli)
