Spähpanzer SP I.C.

Spähpanzer SP I.C., PT1 & PT2
The Spähpanzer SP I.C. PT2
Type Light tank
Place of origin Germany
Service history
In service Never saw service
Production history
Designer Hotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz
Designed 1956
Manufacturer Hotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz
Unit cost Classified
Produced 1956-1962
No. built 1
Specifications
Weight 8.92 t (8.78 long tons)
Length 4.42 m (14 ft 6 in)
Width 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in)
Height 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in)
Crew 3 (commander/gunner, driver, loader)
Armor 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
Main
armament
 1 × 90 mm Mercar (Mecar) or 1 x 90 mm Mercar mit "Mehrladeeinrichtung"
Secondary
armament
 1 x MG42 GPMG or coaxial smoke grenade launchers
Engine Hotchkiss 6-Zyl. Benzin 195/164/154 PS
195/164/154 hp
Power/weight 30 PS (hp)/tonne
Suspension Hydropneumatic;
Traverse speeds:
PT1=40; PT2=44
Ground clearance 400 mm
Fuel capacity 270 litres; 85 litres reserve
Speed 58 km/h (36 mph)

The Spähpanzer SP I.C. (also known as SP 1.C. The "SP" in SP I.C. is short of Spähpanzer, German for "Scout Tank") was the experimental model of a reconnaissance scout light tank with anti-tank components. It was developed in order to increase the anti-tank capabilities of recon tank battalions, but the project eventually declined. There are two blueprint prototype versions of the SP I.C. The single tank built can be seen in the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz.

Other Specifications

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "About the tier 8 German LT alternatives – Spähpanzer SP I.C | For the Record". Retrieved 2016-08-25.
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