Panther tank - Wikipedia
WEBThe Panther tank, officially Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (abbreviated Pz.Kpfw. V) with ordnance inventory designation: Sd.Kfz. 171, is a German medium tank of World War II. It was used in most European theatres of World War …
Panzer V Panther Ausf.D, A, and G - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBThe Panther Tank was armed with a long barrelled high velocity 7.5 cm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 42 L/70 gun that could knock out most Allied and Soviet tanks at long distances. It had an effective direct fire range of 1.1 km – 1.3 km.
Was the Panther Really the Best Tank of WW2? | War History Online
WEBDec 7, 2018 · The Panther has been called the finest German tank of World War II. Some people have even suggested that it was the best overall tank in that war. However, the Panther has become the subject of a mythology out of all proportion to its actual effectiveness as a weapon of war.
Panther - The Tank Museum
WEBThe Panther is often believed to be the best German tank of the Second World War. When the Germans invaded Russia in June 1941, they were surprised by the quantity and quality of Soviet armour. Hitler ordered that the T-34 be copied and the result was the Panther, which saw action for the first time at Kursk in 1943.
Panther tank - WW2 Weapons
WEBJun 16, 2023 · The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther was a German medium tank used during World War II. Overview. Development: Designed in 1942 as a response to the Soviet T-34 tank. Production: Entered service in 1943 and remained in use until the end of the war in 1945. Weight: Approximately 44-45 tons, making it one of the heaviest medium tanks of its time.
Jagdpanther - Wikipedia
WEBThe Jagdpanther (German: "hunting Panther "), Sd.Kfz. 173, was a tank destroyer (Jagdpanzer, a self-propelled anti-tank gun) built by Germany during World War II. The Jagdpanther combined the 8.8 cm Pak 43 anti-tank gun, similar to the main gun of the Tiger II, with the armor and suspension of the Panther chassis. [1]
Panzerkampfwagen V Panther: German Might | WW2 Documentary
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · Discover the story of the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther, a legendary tank that emerged as a key player in World War II. From its inception as a response to the Soviet...
World War II German Panther Tank - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 28, 2019 · The Panther was a medium-sized German tank used during World War II that possessed an excellent blend of firepower, armor, and speed.
A Formidable Foe: German Panther Tank | War History Online
WEBNov 1, 2018 · The German Panther tank used in World War II was easily one of the most dreaded machines the Allies encountered on the European battlefields. It was used to great, horrific effect on both the Western and Eastern Fronts from …
Sd Kfz 173 Jagdpanther: Germany's greatest tank destroyer of WW2
WEBThe Sd Kfz 173 Jagdpanther was Germany's greatest tank destroyer of the Second World War. An idea that came from Hitler himself, the Jagdpanther combined the reliable Panther tank chassis with the immense firepower of the PAK 43 88mm gun.