Pz.III L - Revision history

U74396666: Grammar

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Grammar

U74396666: Minor consistency updates

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Minor consistency updates

U74396666: Minor consistency updates

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Minor consistency updates

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‎Description

U74396666: New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer III L

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New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer III L

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L is armed with the same long-barrelled 50 Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 mm L/60 tank gun as the preceding [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]], but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III L's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.

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 The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L is armed with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun as the preceding [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]], but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III L's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L is armed with the same long-barrelled 50 Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 39 mm L/60 tank gun as the preceding [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]], but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III L's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L is armed with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun as the preceding [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]], but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III L's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the “I” variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with space armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with spaced armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L variant is essentially new tanks built to the standards of the upgraded Panzer III J1 variant. It is armed with the same long-barreled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun, but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III J1's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L is armed with the same long-barrelled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun as the preceding [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]], but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III L's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung L (Panzer III L)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 141/1''') was the tenth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer III medium tank family]] (the “I” variant was skipped). It is essentially a newly manufactured Panzer III based on [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III J1]] standards, which was modified from existing Panzer III Js. Both the turret and the frontal hull were outfitted with space armour. It was also outfitted with a new system for transferring heated engine coolant to another vehicle. However, distinguishing the different variations based on the look of spaced armour on Panzer IIIs is not a viable method. The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants also had it fitted in the field.
-The Ausf. L modification is intended to improve the protection of the [[Pz.III J1|J1 variant]] by mounting an additional 20 mm thick armour plates on the front of the hull and turret. While this certainly improve its resistance against HEAT and HE projectiles(which explode on impact, and damage only the first layer of armour), as well as classic AP, more than a single layer 70 mm would do, there are small "holes" in these armour plates - around the driver's viewport and machine gun port. Turret front armour itself also got increased from 50 to 57 mm.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer III L variant is essentially new tanks built to the standards of the upgraded Panzer III J1 variant. It is armed with the same long-barreled 50 mm L/60 anti-tank gun, but it also has 20 mm spaced armour on the front of the turret and hull. The Panzer III J1's playstyle is essentially the same, however, players may appreciate the small upgrades in frontal protection. Frontal engagement with tanks that fire HEAT ammunition, such as the [[M4A3 (105)]] is easier because the 20 mm spaced armour limits the efficacy of the HEAT projectiles when attacked from the tank front. Nonetheless, the armour upgrade is insufficient for aggressive battle, and caution is still required, particularly against Soviet early T-34 medium tanks and early KV-1 heavy tanks.
 == General info ==
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_III_ausf_L Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/post/675135/en/ RideR2's Realistic gunsight (TZF4a, TZF 5a/b/d/e/f/f2, TZF 9b/b1/c/d, TZF 12/a) for Pzkpfw II, Pzkpfw III, Pzkpfw IV, Pzkpfw V, Pzkpfw VI]

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 * '''SprGr 38''' - High Explosive shell - You should carry only very few of these. They are completely useless against anything other than unarmoured AA vehicles, to which it is lethal. It can be useful as the vehicle lacks an AA machine gun on the turret roof, and the coaxial MG is not the most efficient.
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+{{:KwK39 (50 mm)/Ammunition|PzGr 39, PzGr 40/1, PzGr 40, Sprgr. 38}}
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 The Panzer III at this time was given one more upgrade in its armour into the variant [[Pz.III M|Panzer III Ausf. M]], which featured the new ''Schürzen'' armour skirts.
-=== In-game description ===
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 Production of the Pz.Kpfw. III light tank, Ausf. L variant began in June 1942. For a few months prior to this date, the military had experimented with installing the turret from the Pz.Kpfw. IV on this tank. This allowed the use of the long-barreled 75 mm KwK43 tank gun. However, this test proved unsuccessful, and in the spring of 1942, the armament department ordered the production of a variant equipped with the 5 cm KwK39 L/60, but including all of the changes that had been made during the attempts to install the turret from the Pz.Kpfw. IV. Because of this, the weapon mantlet, which also served as the weapon's counterweight, had to be reinforced.
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 These tanks were used to replace the losses which had been incurred by the army. They were widely used in Africa and on the Eastern Front from 1942 to 1943. In the summer of 1943, before the Battle of Kursk, the tank was equipped with 5 mm Schutzen side skirts around the hull and turret to protect it from anti-tank and hollow-charge projectiles.
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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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-| PzGr 39 || APC || 106 || 102 || 85 || 68 || 54 || 43
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 | PzGr 40/1 || APCR || 130 || 121 || 90 || 62 || 43 || 29