Panzer III Ausf. L
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. L
- Modification of
- Panzer III Ausf. J-L
- Changes
- KwK 39 L/60, additional 20 mm bolted plates on the hull and turret front (57 mm turret front), new engine coolant heating, 22.7 t. Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. L (Tp.): tropical version for the Afrika Korps with enlarged engine cooling and reinforced air filters drawing air from the fighting compartment.
- Produced
- 519
- Crew
- 5
- Weight
- 22,700 kg
- Length
- 5,520 mm
- Width
- 2,950 mm
- Height
- 2,500 mm
- Engine power
- 300 hp
- Road speed
- 40 km/h
- Off-road speed
- 15 km/h
- Armament
- 5 cm KwK 39 L/60, MG 34 ×2
Service
Armor
| Front | Side | Rear | Bottom | Top | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 50 mm at 21° | 30 mm | 50 mm at 10° | 16 mm | — |
| Superstructure | 50 mm at 9° | 30 mm | 50 mm at 30° | — | — |
| Turret | 57 mm at 15° | 30 mm at 25° | 30 mm at 25° | — | 10 mm |