Panzer V "Panther" Sd Kfz 171

Ausf G on display at Bovington Tank Museum is believed to have been made by a British REME unit after the war from available parts found in one of the factories.

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Detail Shots


'Schmal' turret on display at Bovington Tank Museum after being rescued from the firing range.


Ausf A seen at the War and Peace show 2007.This vehicle was rescued from a French firing range allegedly up for sale at 1.5 Million pounds. It is believed to be missing its engine.

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VARIANTS:
Ausf D: First series production. Drivers vision port in glacis. Pistol port in left hand side of turret. Pz Beob Wg: Observation post.
Ausf A: Second series production incorporating of modifications to improve performance.  Drivers vision port in glacis. No pistol port. Pz Bef Wg: Command vehicle.
Ausf G: Third series production incorporating modifications recommended by tank crews of the earlier models. No drivers vision port in glacis. Pz-Bergeerat (Bergepanther Sd Kfz 179): ARV
Ausf F neuer Art: Panther NA. New turret design 'Schmal' (Narrow) never went into production??.
DATA Ausf D
Year:  1942 Hull Length: 8.86m
Main Armament: 7.5cm KwK42 L/70 Width: 3.40m
Machine Guns: 2x 7.92mm MG34 Height: 2.95m
Armour: 16 to 100mm Engine: Maybach HL230P30 V12 700BHP
Crew: 5 Speed: 46Km/hr
Weight: 43,000Kg Range: 200Km