technical changes during production run (graphically)

 

Panzerjäger Panther / Jagdpanther

Sd.Kfz. 173

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Pistol ports
Close-in defense weapon fixtures prepared
Close-in defense weapon mounted

Left driver vision block dropped. Hole welded up
Jack horizontal over inspection port at the rear
Towing coupling over inspection port at the rear, jack between the mufflers

Engine cover identical to Panther Ausf. A / opening for antenna and deep fording snorkel sealed with plate

Engine cover identical to Panther Ausf. G
Engine cover identical to Panther Ausf. A / no opening for antenna and deep fording snorkel
Two additional pipes next to the left exhaust pipe for additional cooling
Mounted by MNH until March
Additional pipes dropped (starting by Miag)
Flame eliminators for exhausts
One-piece barrel for Pak 43/3
Mounted until October 44
Two-parts 88mm Panzerjägerkanone (anti-tank gun) 43 / 3
Sockets for the 2ton jib boom („Pilze“) welded on roof

Thread on top of mantlet for lifting the gun

Zimmerit coating until 09.09.1944
09. September 1944 Zimmerit coating dropped
Welded collar for embrasure Mounted until November 1944
Reinforced collar for the embrasure with 4 recessed conical screws above and below

Metal covers for exhaust pipes

Early pattern 600mm idler wheels
Self cleaning 650mm idler wheels. The old, small ones are still mounted until February 1945.

Rear shock absorbers dropped

Crew compartment heater

Changed  ammunition storage / more space for radio equipment. 58 instead of 60 rounds

tools stowing on rear deck
Third stowage box dropped
again partial ivory interior
dark green base coat
skid shoe (MNH)

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