Panzerkampfwagen II Flamm Ausfuehrung A/B1-4
Ausf.A/B: General
Date of first production January 1940 Total acceptances 112 + 43 converted from Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.D/E
Manufacturers
  • Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nuernburg AG
  • Waggonfabrik Wegmann AG
Crew
3 men:
  • Commander/gunner in turret
  • Driver in hull front left
  • Radio operator in hull front right
Ausf.A/B: Dimensions
Combat weight 26,500lbs
12,000kg		 Height 72.8"
185cm
Length 193"
490cm		 Gun overhang forward 0"
Width 94.5"
240cm		 Tread 75.6"
192cm
Ground clearance 13"
34cm		 Ground pressure, zero penetration 12psi
.87kg/cm²
Ausf.A/B: Armament
Type Mount Ammunition Traverse Elevation
Two Flammenwerfer-Anlagen Mount on either bow 320L
84.5gal		 180° +20° to -10°
7.92mm M.G.34 Ball mount in turret 1800 rounds 360°
(manual)		 +10° to -10°
(manual)
Ausf.A/B: Armor
Assembly
Welding and bolting
Hull
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Upper front 1.2"
3.0cm		 9°
Lower front 1.2"
3.0cm		 9°
Upper sides .57"
1.45cm		 0°
Lower sides .57"
1.45cm		 0°
Upper rear .57"
1.45cm		 20°
Lower rear .57"
1.45cm		 0°
Top .40" to .47"
1.0cm to 1.2cm		 79° to 90°
Floor .2"
.5cm		 90°
Turret
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Front 1.2"
3.0cm		 0°
Sides .79"
2.0cm		 21°
Rear .79"
2.0cm		 30°
Top .40"
1.0cm		 84° to 90°
Ausf.A/B: Automotive
Engine Maybach HL62TRM; 6 cylinder, inline gasoline
Horsepower 140@2600rpm Fuel capacity 53gal
200L
Transmission SSG 46 synchromesh, 6 speeds forward, 1 reverse
Steering Controlled differential, steering levers
Ausf.A/B: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Torsion bar 4 independently sprung dual/track Flat track
Drive sprockets Idlers
Front drive Dual adjustable at rear of track
Ausf.A/B: Track
Center guide, single pin steel
Width 12"
30cm		 Pitch 3.9"
10cm		 Ground contact length 86.6"
220cm
Ausf.A/B: Performance
Max level road speed 34mph
55kph		 Max vertical obstacle 17"
42cm
Max fording depth 35"
90cm		 Cruising range ~160mi, roads
~250km, roads


Pz.Kpfw.II (F) (Sd.Kfz.122) was based on the hull of Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.D and E. Ausfuehrung B incorporated a new sprocket and small modifications in the suspension. The flame thrower nozzles were mounted over the front fenders; behind these were placed armored housings for the nitrogen propellant, while the two 160L (42.25gal)-flame thrower fuel tanks were stored inside the tank. The fuel carried allowed the vehicle to fire eighty 2-3 second bursts at a maximum range of around 25m (80'). The normal turret was replaced by a smaller one fitted with a single machine gun.

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References

  1. Chamberlain, Peter, and Hilary Doyle. Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two. Technical ed. Thomas L. Jentz. London: Cassell & Co., 2000.

  2. Hogg, Ian V. The Greenhill Armoured Fighting Vehicles Data Book. London: Greenhill Books, 2000.

  3. Parada, George. "Achtung Panzer! - Limited Production Models !." Achtung Panzer! 8 Mar 2002 <http://www.achtungpanzer.com/flam.htm#flam>. Achtung Panzer!

  4. Siemers, Cary. "Germany's Panzerkampfwagen II." World War II Tanks & Vehicles and Advanced Squad Leader. 8 Mar 2002 <http://www.wwiivehicles.com/html/germany/pzkpfw_ii.html>.



Last updated 8 Mar 2002.

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