The 7.5 cm Pak 40 (7,5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 75 millimetre anti-tank gun of the Second World War. The gun was developed in 1939–1941 and entered service in 1942. With 23,303 examples produced, the Pak 40 formed the backbone of German anti-tank guns for the later part of World War II, mostly in towed form, but also on a number ...

In 1943 Becker began conversion of the Hotchkiss H35 and H39 light tanks, which had carried a 37 mm gun. He refitted them to mount a 7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun or 10.5 cm leFH 16 howitzer assault gun. [32]

Apr 12, 2017 · Available supported armament, ammunition, and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the Geschutzpanzer 39H(f) 7.5cm PaK 40 Hotchkiss (Marder I) Tank Destroyer (TD).

Nov 15, 2017 · By the beginning of 1943, the PaK 40 had become the core of the Wehrmacht anti-tank arm. It saw service on all fronts that Germany was fighting, from North Africa and Italy, from France to the Eastern Front. Finland received 210 PaK 40’s in 1943-1944.

The 7.5cm PaK.40 auf GW 39H (f) carried the PaK.40 L/46, (46 caliber), anti tank gun. This gun had a traverse of 30 degrees on each side inside the open roof superstructure. In July 1944, during Operation Goodwood some examples belonging to the 200th Group of assault guns attacked the British forces in Caen, Normandy.

FH 18 auf Geräteträger H39.

FIREPOWER; Primary Armament: 75mm PaK40 L/46: Ammu­nition Carried: n.a. Traverse (degrees) Manual (30° L - 30° R) Elevation (degrees)-5° to +22° Traverse speed (360°)

The 75mm GW 39H was a tank destroyer which was built on the chassis of a captured Hotchkiss tank. The Germans managed to capture large numbers of Hotchkiss tanks in 1940 and 24 were converted to carry the 75mm PaK 40. The design was similar to the previous work done to convert the Lorraine Schlepper, except for the difference in armour.

7.5 cm Pak 40(Sf) auf Geschützwagen 39H(f) GENERAL DATA: Other Designation(s) 7.5 cm Pak 40(Sf) auf Geschützwagen 39H(f), Marder I . Type: Tank Destroyer. Radio Equipment: FuG Spr d . Manufacturer(s) Alfred Becker Crew: 4. Production Quantity: 24. Production Period: 1942 . DIMENSIONS ...

Sep 28, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the 7.5cm PaK 40/1 auf Geschutzenwagen FCM(f) (Marder I) Tank Destroyer Vehicle including pictures.