Panzer III Ausf. D (3c.Serie/Z.W.)

Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. D (3c.Serie/Z.W.)

Modification of
Panzer III Ausf. D
Changes
Five extra Ausf. D chassis (Fgst.Nr. 60221-60225) completed in October 1940 with the five spare Ausf. B turrets left over from the StuG III 0-series. Counted inside the total of 30 Ausf. D.
Produced
5
Crew
5
Weight
16,000 kg
Length
5,920 mm
Width
2,820 mm
Height
2,420 mm
Engine power
250 hp
Road speed
35 km/h
Off-road speed
12 km/h
Armament
3,7 cm KwK 36 L/45, MG 34 ×3

Armor

FrontSideRearBottomTop
Hull15 mm15 mm15 mm5 mm—
Superstructure15 mm at 9°15 mm——10 mm
Turret15 mm at 15°15 mm at 25°15 mm at 25°—10 mm