4.7cm Panzerabwehrkanone (Tschechoslowakisch) (Selbstfahrlafette) auf Panzerkampfwagen I Ausfuehrung B1-5
Pz.Jgr.I: General
Date of first production March 1940 Total acceptances 202 converted from Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B
Manufacturers
  • Daimler-Benz AG
  • Skodovy závody, akciová spolecnost
  • Altmaerkische Kettenwerk, GmbH
Crew 3 men
Pz.Jgr.I: Dimensions
Combat weight 14,000lbs
6400kg		 Height 88.6"
225cm
Length 174"
442cm		 Gun overhang forward 0"
Width 81.1"
206cm		 Tread 65.7"
167cm
Ground clearance 11"
29cm		 Ground pressure, zero penetration 8.1psi
.57kg/cm²
Pz.Jgr.I: Armament
Type Mount Ammunition Traverse Elevation
4.7cm Pak 36(t) L/43.4 Mount in hull center 86 rounds 35°
(17.5° left and right;
manual)		 +12° to -8°
(manual)
Pz.Jgr.I: Armor
Assembly
Welding and bolting
Hull
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Upper front .51"
1.3cm		 22°
Lower front .51"
1.3cm		 27°
Upper sides .51"
1.3cm		 22°
Lower sides .51"
1.3cm		 0°
Upper rear .51"
1.3cm		 0°
Lower rear .51"
1.3cm		 19°
Top .24"
.6cm		 83° to 90°
Floor .24"
.6cm		 90°
Gun shield
Location Thickness Angle from vertical
Front .60"
1.5cm		 27°
Sides .60"
1.5cm		 27°
Rear Open
Top Open
Pz.Jgr.I: Automotive
Engine Maybach NL38TR; 6 cylinder, inline gasoline
Horsepower 100@3000rpm Fuel capacity 39gal
146L
Transmission ZF Aphon FG 31, 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse
Steering Clutch-brake; steering levers
Pz.Jgr.I: Suspension
Type Road wheels Track return rollers
Helical and leaf spring 1 individually sprung/track;
2 bogies/track;
2 wheels/bogie		 4/track
Drive sprockets Idlers Shock absorbers
Front drive Adjustable at rear of track On first road wheel/track
Pz.Jgr.I: Track
Outside guide, single pin steel
Width 11"
28cm		 Pitch 3.5"
9cm		 Shoes/track 100 Ground contact length 108"
274cm
Pz.Jgr.I: Performance
Max level road speed mph
40kph		 Max trench 55"
140cm
Max grade 58% Max vertical obstacle 14"
36cm
Min turning diameter 6.9'
2.1m		 Max fording depth 23"
58cm
Cruising range ~85mi, roads
~140km, roads


The 4.7cm Pak(t) (Sf) auf Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B replaced the turret and superstructure roof from the basic Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.B with a mount for the Skoda's 4.7cm KPÚV vz.38, renamed Pak 36(t) in German service. The weapon and crew were protected by a gun shield which was open at the rear and top. Skoda-produced vehicles were fitted with a seven-sided gun shield, while ALKETT manufactured their vehicles with a five-sided gun shield. A few Pz.Jgr.I were armed with the 3.7cm Pak 35/36 L/46.5, but these weakly-armed vehicles did not remain in service for long.

Home       Vehicle list       Top

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. Kliment, Charles K., and Vladimír Francev. Czechoslovak Armored Vehicles 1918-1948. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1996.

  3. Parada, George. "Achtung Panzer! - PzKpfw I." Achtung Panzer! 24 Feb 2002 <http://www.achtungpanzer.com/pz11.htm#panzer1>. Achtung Panzer!

  4. Siemers, Cary. "Germany's 47 mm PaK(t) (sf) auf PzKpfw I Ausf B Panzerjaeger." World War II Tanks & Vehicles and Advanced Squad Leader. 24 Feb 2002 <http://www.wwiivehicles.com/html/germany/panzerjaeger.html>.

  5. Zuljan, Ralph. "Panzerjager I." Second World War Armor. 16 Mar 2000. 24 Feb 2002 <http://onwar.com/tanks/germany/fpzjager1.htm>. Second World War Armor



Last updated 24 Feb 2002.

Questions? Comments? Corrections? Email me

© Copyright 2002 Chris Conners