![]() Theoretically, the maximum operational range of the Panther was 250 kilometers. The total weight of the Panther system was about 39,900 kg while the total length was about 8.8 meters. The Panther had a torsion bar suspension system along with 7 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission system. The Panther's glacis plate is approximately 80 mm to 85 mm (Soviet & British measurement state "85 mm") thick sloped at 55 degrees which was roughly the equivalent to about 170 mm of flat armor. The Panther had a crew of 5 driver, machine gunner/radio operator, loader, main gunner, and a commander. In 1944 provisions for an AA mount were given and was possible for the Panther to mount an MG 42 or MG 34 on the cupola for this role. An MG 34 was used in the front lower hull in the first models first through a letter box opening (rectangular shutter which was closed when gun was not in use) and in the later more common A and G series through an armored and magnified ball-mount similar to the ones found on the Panzer IV and Tiger designs. The gun was designated the 75 mm KwK L/70 and the Panther furthermore had two defensive machine guns. ![]() The Panther's main gun was a high velocity 75 mm Kwk L/70 cannon capable of piercing nearly all tank armor at the time at long ranges. It had a 690 hp, gasoline powered Maybach HL230 engine capable of propelling the Panther at speeds of 55 km/h. The first production model of the Panther series was the Panther Ausf.
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