PzKw IIIJ (50L42)
NationalityGerman
SizeSmall (-1)
Road Speed25MPH = 12"
Cross-Cntry Speed11MPH = 5½"
Armor/Penetration Chart
FrntFrnt30Frnt45SideSide45RearHlDownKill, Suspens.
1-31-51-41-21-41-3-9-10=S
46535-4-51=K; 9-10=S
57---4-1-2=K; 9-10=S
-8---561-3=K; 9-10=S
6-6-6--1-4=K; 9-10=S
-97-8-7-7-81-5=K; 9-10=S
71094869+1-6=K; 9-10=S
811-1210-11-9-107-1-7=K; 9-10=S
9+13+12+5+11+8+-1-8=K; 9-10=S
Movement Rates
RoadRoad Spd
Flat1
Broken2
Mud
Sand
Soft Ground
Snow1
Deep Snow
Fording
AmphibiousAmph Spd

Gentle Slope+1
Moderate Slope+3
Steep SlopeN/A

Sparse Undergrowth+0
Dense Undergrowth+0
Woods+1
ForestN/A
¹ = check for mire
Gunnery Chart
Armament: 5cm KwK L/42 + 7.92mm coax MG 34 + 7.92mm bow MG 34
GE 50L42100m
2"
250m
5"
500m
10"
750m
15"
1000m
20"
1250m
25"
1500m
30"
1750m
35"
2000m
40"
2500m
50"
3000m
60"
4000m
80"
ROF: 3Q Number:12357910
APCPzgr397765544
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APCRPzgr4011/41119753
Other Ammos:
Notes: The PzKw IIIJ was produced in larger numbers than any other PzKw III. 2,616 were produced in 1941 and 1942, with the 50mmL60 in about 1000 (the 50L42 being used in the rest). The IIIJ was Germany's main medium tank in 1941 and 1942. The PzKw III was phased out in 1943, though many served later and some 140 served at Kursk.
Stats: AKA: SdKfz 141/I J
© 2007 Daryl Poe, William B. Thacker Lightning War! Nov 2007