Panzer II

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: MAN SE, Daimler-Benz AG, FAMO, Henschel & Sohn
Designer: Friedrich Krupp AG
Designed: 1934
Entered service: 1936
Produced: 1935–1944
Units produced: 1,856
Status: Retired
Crew: 3

Overview

Panzer II is a tank from Germany, made by MAN SE, Daimler-Benz AG, FAMO and Henschel & Sohn. It entered service in 1936; it was produced from 1935 to 1944; 1,856 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 20 mm. It is used or was used by Germany, Romania, Slovakia and Norway, and saw combat in World War II.

Armament

Main armament: 1 × 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 Ausf. a–F1 × 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 Ausf. J–L
Caliber: 20 mm
Secondary armament: 1 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 9 t
Length: 4.81 m
Width: 2.22 m
Height: 1.99 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Maybach HL62 TRM 6-cylinder petrol
Power: 103 kW
Road speed: 40 km/h
Operational range: 190 km
Fuel capacity: 170 l
Suspension: Leaf spring
Armour: 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in)

Variants

Panzer II1936Wespe1943

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 34 7.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

World War II

Operators

Sources

Wikidata: Q151068, Wikidata
Wikipedia: Panzer II, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.