Chapter 502: Stalker Tank (1/2)
After the Czech Republic was occupied, Germany received a large number of Czech 38T tanks. The treatment of these tanks caused some controversy. Finally, at Cyric’s suggestion, these tanks were transformed into tank destroyers. .
The original turret at the top was removed and replaced with an inclined armor on all sides, 60 mm thick, plus the effect of the inclination, equivalent to a protection level of 120 mm.
On the right side of the front armor, a high-performance 48-caliber 75mm gun was installed, specifically for anti-armor. This gun is also used as a towed artillery and is heavily equipped in the German Army.
Unlike the 70-caliber 75mm tank gun of the Panther tank, this 48-caliber tank gun is easy to produce and has a high output.
At the same time, the power is already good. For example, the Pzgr.39 armor-piercing projectile can penetrate 106 mm armor at a distance of 100 meters, and at 1000 meters, it has a penetration depth of 85 mm, which is enough to penetrate British and French tanks.
When the number of tanks cannot be satisfied, it is a last resort to use stalkers to expand the armored force. In the military industry department at the rear of Germany, there are already new plans. Wait until France is taken and the French defense is integrated. After the industry, the tanks owed to the army can be fully compensated.
As for now, let's make do with it. For the German army, it is an improvisation. For Britain and France, this tank is already the main force.
As a company commander, Meyer owns a Panther 3 tank. He is on the turret, showing half of his body, looking at the road ahead, and the hunter like a beetle behind him. There is always an indescribable feeling. , This kind of small tank destroyer is simply a stain on his military career.
In the distant wilderness, the truck of the cooking class can already be seen. After receiving the order, his armored company walked back, while the cooking truck stayed in place and waited.
He could even imagine that his armored company would be responsible for safely escorting the French admiral to the rear. In that case, he would not have to fight.
It's really boring, thinking about the war until now, he hasn't gotten any battles yet, he is a little depressed.
He continued to use the telescope habitually and scanned the surroundings. Suddenly, his brows wrinkled.
Strange, how come black smoke is coming out to the west of our own side? It looks like an army is advancing.
Suddenly, Meyer felt his eyelids blinking. Judging from the opponent's marching direction, it didn't look like his own team. Then, could it be the enemy?
If so, that would be great! Meyer was about to cheer. He said to his radio soldier: ”Report to the higher level, find the enemy, notify the troops, move to the right, and prepare for battle!”
A few kilometers away from the car of the cooking class, Meyer’s tank unit drove off the road, its tracks crushed the field and headed towards the target. At this time, it was already visible in the telescope. Many tanks.
What tank is that?
Meyer was a little curious. The opponent was a tank unit. Now you can see the opponent's turret. The structure is so special. I have never seen it before. The sign on the opponent's turret is the word rice. It belongs to the British!
It must be the enemy. I really didn't expect that at this time, the British would even dare to turn around?
Since it's here, don't leave! Meyer swallowed his saliva and got into his turret: ”Battle formation, prepare for battle, load armor-piercing shells!”