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they were competing for the same contract, so were similar to a degreeThat sounds like the T-21, which later became the 40M Turan. Sure you aren't thinking of Skoda not CKD?
they were competing for the same contract, so were similar to a degreeThat sounds like the T-21, which later became the 40M Turan. Sure you aren't thinking of Skoda not CKD?
To be fair,Yes note the disruption to tank production between Aug -Dec 1940 when the PZIII up-gunned to the 5cm L42 and a lesser disruption when later changing to the L60
The 3.7cm had already planned to be lengthened in '38, basically to original Tak 37 back in '29. It was consided a waste of time.Thinking that the upgrading to 47mm would happen pre-war when overallproduction was low while they were also sorting out the suspension issues, and even if not, don't have all plants change to 47mm at the same time.
Only 96 IIIE chassis were built thru 1939 by Daimler and MAN, with Alkett and Krupp supplying the turrets, who in turn were getting 37mm from Rheinmetall.
Begs the question - why didn't they?The 3.7cm had already planned to be lengthened in '38, basically to original Tak 37 back in '29. It was consided a waste of time.
The long 5.0cm was ready in '38 and could have been put into the Pz3 in its early evolution. There would have being no delay, competing with Pak 37 going to an expanding Heer.
The upgrade would have been less, and production fully restarted earlier.
Good question.Begs the question - why didn't they?
Good question, it was suggested very early (1932!), and lots excuses / needless road blocks!Begs the question - why didn't they?
No worries - that's all very interestingGood question, it was suggested very early (1932!), and lots excuses / needless road blocks!
panzer tracts no 3-3, Jentz and Doyle
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they were competing for the same contract, so were similar to a degree
Yes, an there are some earlier testing of the prototypes without the turrets, just using weights to simulate the load for automotive testsThanks
Is it me - or are those dummy guns and MGs?
And when Hitler cracked it, the L60 variant was found almost indentical. The breech, mantlet, hull all the same. Only had to allow for longer recoil and balancing rod.Also interesting is the initial 'can't do attitude' of the manufacturers regarding the L60 over the L42!