PATHER TANK SERIES
G, was heavily modified and by November 1944 eliminated all the major teething troubles the earlier Panther series had inherited by being rushed into production as well as fixed an issue relating to shot trap on the turret with the addition of a chin to the mantle. A's designation seems to indicate that it came early on, the designations at this point were not alphabetical and were, in fact, based on the manufacturer. D's shortcomings as well as introduced new features such as a redesigned commanders cupola, ball mount, and a new monocular dual magnification telescopic sight. The first variant in the Panther series was the D series which had a fairly disappointing debut during Kursk with many vehicles become quickly disabled during the first few days of fighting however the next variant the Panther A had improved upon many of the early Panther Ausf. Theoretically, the maximum operational range of the Panther was 250 kilometers. The total weight of the Panther system was about 39,900 kg while the total length was about 8.8 meters. The Panther had a torsion bar suspension system along with 7 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission system. The Panther's glacis plate is approximately 80 mm to 85 mm (Soviet & British measurement state "85 mm") thick sloped at 55 degrees which was roughly the equivalent to about 170 mm of flat armor. The Panther had a crew of 5 driver, machine gunner/radio operator, loader, main gunner, and a commander. In 1944 provisions for an AA mount were given and was possible for the Panther to mount an MG 42 or MG 34 on the cupola for this role. An MG 34 was used in the front lower hull in the first models first through a letter box opening (rectangular shutter which was closed when gun was not in use) and in the later more common A and G series through an armored and magnified ball-mount similar to the ones found on the Panzer IV and Tiger designs. The gun was designated the 75 mm KwK L/70 and the Panther furthermore had two defensive machine guns. The Panther's main gun was a high velocity 75 mm Kwk L/70 cannon capable of piercing nearly all tank armor at the time at long ranges. It had a 690 hp, gasoline powered Maybach HL230 engine capable of propelling the Panther at speeds of 55 km/h. and Russian security, European defense issues, and German politics and culture.The first production model of the Panther series was the Panther Ausf.
He holds a Master of Public Policy and covers U.S. Its suspension and water crossing ability is optimal for Korea’s hilly and swampy conditions - and combined with top-attack munitions, the K2 would be a hard nut to crack.Ĭaleb Larson is a Defense Writer with The National Interest. Though expensive, the K2 Black Panther is technologically sophisticated and unique. Poland signed a deal for 800 K2 tanks worth an unspecified amount of money to replace their aging Soviet-issue T- 72s, PT-91s, and Leopard 2 tanks.
In 2008, the K2 was sold to Turkey, who wanted to incorporate some of the Korean tech into their own domestically produced tank, particularly the K2’s chassis and suspension system. The K2 Black Panther has some notable export successes, finding customers in both Turkey and Poland. Once in the vicinity, the KSTAM deploys a parachute, slowing it down and giving it time to find a target and fire an explosively formed penetrator downwards at a tank’s weak top turret armor. When airborne, the KSTAM uses adjustable fins to maneuver towards the target. This munition is fired from the K2’s main gun at a target indirectly, following an artillery-like trajectory at targets up to 8 kilometers away, or nearly 5 miles. The KSTAM is an anti-armor, top-attack smart munition that targets the lowest armored parts of tanks, the top. One of its unique munitions is the KSTAM-II. Like nearly all tanks, the K2 can shoot standard high-explosive rounds and kinetic penetrators.
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