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Venom
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 08:13 AM UTC
Hi guys
Someone can say me which type of panther are these? ausf A?B?D? I don't have any idea!
I think is difficult, but someone with the colour scheme can understand...
tanks at all







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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 08:29 AM UTC
the first one is a late G, as evidenced by the ball mount Mg and the chinned mantlet -that squared off section under the barrel-
Also not in the picture, the late G would have different exhausts , two possible types, and a raised 'tower' on the rear deck for the crew compartment heater.

The next two are Late A models. Evidenced by the stepped side armor at the rear- obscured in first photo, but the G's have smooth sides at the rear, - the commanders cupola is NOT the drum type, and both have ball mg mounts as well.

Hope this helps.

Order of production was D for Damlier, then A for Alkett, and then G.. there were no B,C,E
The F was to come on line as the war ended, and the Panther II died on the drawing board.

Welcome to my madness ...panthers that is.. have a nice day

Mike
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 08:56 AM UTC
Venom. 1st pic is a Panther Ausf G. The 2nd and 3rd pics are both Panther Ausf A's.

Robert
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Posted: Monday, November 10, 2003 - 10:16 AM UTC
Percect!!
Thank you very much guys, You help me a lot
regards
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 12:53 AM UTC
Venom:
I only can add to the answers posted that the first one is a G Late Version (see the mantlet).
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