Thread: Panther Tank

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When the faults which emerged in the early models were rectified she beacme one of the best tanks to emerge from WW2 , a better all round tank than the Tiger 1 or Tiger 2.
Varients of the Panther - the Hunting panther one of the most potent tank destroyers fielded by any nation.

In terms of a tank which suited Germanys needs this was better VFM than the Tiger , the long 75 was more than up for the job , her fighting weight was better and she represented a better design than the Tiger in terms of an armour , speed , hitting power mix.

She did bring with her some problems - she was a complicated machine , the road wheel issue which came with the Tiger co existed in the Panther.
Her deck armour was too weak and the mantlet produced a trap for shells , a hit there on the lower section of the gun mantlet could result in the round being deflrvted through the weaker deck armour - some Allied gunners aimed there with this in mind.
(This was later corrected by a redesign of the mantlet.)

In common with German tanks she was underpowewred , from design to service she exceeded the weight set and she needed a more powerful engine.

Below one of the "runners" from the French Tank Museum at Sameur.

How often does the museum run their operating exhibits, James?