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Hetzer

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Based on the Panzer 38(t) chassis Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer was an excellent tank-destroyer: it was well armoured, carried a powerful gun, mechanically reliable and small and easily concealed. it was also cheap to build. Its main failings were the cramped working condition of the crew and the gun mounting, which only allowed a limited traverse leftwards.

Characteristics

  • Role: tank destroyer
  • Power plant: 120 kW (160 hp)
  • Speed: road 42 km/h
  • Range:
  • Length: 6.38 m
  • Width: 2.63 m
  • Height: 2.17 m
  • Weight: 15.75 tonnes
  • Crew: 4
  • Armament: 75 mm L/48 Pak39 gun with 50 rounds; remote-controlled mg on roof
  • Armour: front 60 mm, side 20 mm
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