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PzKpfw I Ausf A (Panzer I)
Ordnance classification - SdKfz 101

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The PzKpfw I Ausf A based on the existing PzKpfw I and was in use from 1934 to 1941.

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PzKpfw I Ausf A(Panzer I) scale illustration

General Details
Specifications
Operational Date(s)1934 - 1941
Ordnance classificationSdKfz 101
Quantity Produced585
Weightunknown
Crew2
M.G's small2
M.G's large(>10mm)n/a
Length4.06 mtr
Width2.09 mtr
Height1.72 mtr
Engine Details/Performance
Max Road Speed23 mph
Max Cross Country Speed11 mph
Range Road91 miles
Range Cross Countryunknown
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel Capacityunknown
Horse Power57 hp
Power/Weightunknown
General Information
The PzKpfw I Ausf A based on the existing PzKpfw I and was in use from 1934 to 1941.

It was armed with 2 light machine guns which were 7.92mm MG 13s. The PzKpfw I was the first german tank manufactured since 1918. Although only a small vehicle armed with 2 machine guns, it gave the German military a vehicle to start the training which eventually led to the Blitzkrieg strategy. It was still in use until 1941 in Finland and in North Africa with Rommels Africa Korps. The PzKpfw I Ausf A was fairly quickly superceeded by the Ausf B as its engine was prone to overheating.

It was track driven with the engine and drive sprocket to the front of the vehicle, the track fed under 4 roadwheels, and then under a rear idler which acted as a roadwheel, finally returning to the front drive sprocket via 3 return rollers.

Armour Details
Turret
Front13mm@10°(13mm)
Side13mm@22°(14mm)
Rear13mm@22°(14mm)
Top8mm@85°(8mm)
Superstructure
Front13mm@23°(14mm)
Side13mm@22°(14mm)
Rear13mm@17°(14mm)
Top6mm@85°(6mm)
Hull
Front13mm@27°(15mm)
Side13mm@(13mm)
Rear13mm@15°(13mm)
Top6mm@90°(6mm)
Armour (x)mm @ (y)° (Effective mm @ 0°)
Effective Armour - Maximum 15 mm - Minimum 6 mm



Weapon Details
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7.92mm MG 13
7.92mm Maschinengewehr 13
(translates as Machine Gun) x 2
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History
Light Machine gun developed from the water cooled Dreyse 1st World War machine gun without its water cooled jacket, and incorporating a bipod.
ManufacturerRheinische Metallwaaren
Manufactured1933 - 1942
Calibre7.92mm
LengthL/90
Rate of Fire650 rpm
Number of Rounds 3600
 
 
Ammunition Details
Name/Id Calibre Weight MVelocity Explosive Content
S.m.K.H tungsten cored
(AP Standard Small Arms)
7.92mm 0.013Kg 910M/Sec
Quoted Penetration 13mm@100m/30°
Range(Mtr)1002004008001200160020002400
Flight Time(Secs) 0.13 0.33 1.04
Penetration(mm@30°) 15 11 6
Penetration(mm@0°) 18 13 7
Hit Probability(%) 98 98 98


 
S.m.K
(BALL Standard Small Arms)
7.92mm 0.012Kg 785M/Sec
Quoted Penetration 8mm@100m/30°
Range(Mtr)1002004008001200160020002400
Flight Time(Secs) 0.2
Penetration(mm@30°) 5
Penetration(mm@0°) 6
Hit Probability(%) 98

Hit probability is based on a static 2 x 2.4 metre panel at 0 degrees(vertical) at the range specified.

The data that has been used to create these records has come from Wikipedia, The Lone Sentry, The Bundes Archive and numerous books and websites that have provided the detailed information that has not been available anywhere else. The information we use to calculate the penetration tables, flight times and the hit probability comes from the Gun Calibre, the Shell Mass(Kg) and the muzzle velocity, plus range reductions to allow for gravity and wind resistance. This calculation originally came from a pre-war Krupp calculation which has been modified, and seems to fit the actual test results.

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