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Panzer I

General Characteristics (Ausf B)
Length: 4.4 m
Width:2.0 m
Height:1.7 m
Weight:6 tons
Speed:40 km/h (road)
- (off-road)
Range: 140 km
Primary armament:Two 7.92 mm machine guns
Secondary armament:-
Power plant:-
Crew: 2 (Commander and Driver)

The Panzer I is a German tank used in World War II.

Production History The first prototype was designed by Krupp in 1932. Production started in July 1934.

Variants

  • Panzer I Ausf A - First production model.
  • Panzer I Ausf B - New improved engine.
  • Panzer I Ausf C - Reconnaissance variant.
  • Panzer I Ausf F - Thicker armour.
  • 15 cm siG33 - Self-propelled 150 mm howitzer.
  • 47 mm PaK - Self-propelled 47 mm anti-tank[?] gun.

Combat History Used in Spanish Civil War and in German campaigns in Poland, France, Denmark, Norway, and North Africa.



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