Is panzer the same as Panther?
The Panther was intended to counter the Soviet T-34 and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it served alongside the Panzer IV and the heavier Tiger I until the end of the war. The Panther proved to be effective in open country and long-range engagements.
Was the T34 better than the Panther?
They had a new medium tank in development (the T-43) but, having been commissioned in 1942 to counter the Panzer IV ausf. F, it did not have enough firepower or armour protection to go up against the Panther. On paper, the Panther was by far the superior vehicle.
Can a Sherman beat a Panther?
No Sherman could—on paper at least—stand up to a Panther, but the U.S. had the priceless advantage of supporting airpower, plentiful reserves, and an overwhelming superiority of numbers.
Why didn’t the Germans copy the T-34 tank?
Impact on tank design worldwide The Weapons Department held that Germany would have difficulty copying the T-34 as Guderian had suggested, because of the quantity of steel alloy and diesel engines required. The larger Tiger I heavy tank was also in use by this time.
Was the Ratte ever built?
30404 and E-30404/1, which were presented in December 1942. The tank was planned to be 1000 tonnes, being far heavier than the Panzer VIII “Maus”, the heaviest tank ever built (weighing 188 tonnes)….
| Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Krupp |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,000 tonnes (1,100 short tons; 980 long tons), estimated |
What was the purpose of the Panzer Panther?
It was intended as a counter to the T-34, and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV; while never replacing the latter, it served alongside it as well as the heavier Tiger tanks until the end of the war. The Panther’s firepower, and frontal protection were undermined by its mediocre mobility, absolutely horrid reliability, and questionable cost.
Which is better the panther or the VK 30.02?
The Panther is a basically the VK 30.02 (M) with more health and a better sniping gun. One thing that changes from the stock panther turret is the shot trap on the VK 30.02 (M) turret was blocked with a small plate below the mantle. Coupled with its speed and highly accurate guns it turns into a very deadly sniper.
What kind of firepower does a Panther have?
At stock, the Panther is armed with the 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 which, although a bit low on damage, has sufficient penetration and accuracy for its tier. Its lack of firepower, added to the weak hull sides, make this tank an easy victim in firefights.
What was the problem with the Panther tank?
The tank had a very high power-to-weight ratio, making it highly mobile regardless of its tonnage. Its weight still caused logistical problems, such as an inability to cross certain bridges.