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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Panther G Aerial Length
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2016 - 06:31 AM UTC
Does anyone know the length of the aerial for a Panther G?
I can't seem to find the information anywhere.

Phil
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2016 - 09:09 AM UTC
The one mounted to the antenna pot on the engine deck is 2 m

... I can't find it in writing -- still looking

edit -- Spielberger book lists height with antenna @ 4 m
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2016 - 09:23 AM UTC
There were two standard rod (stab) antennae in wide use on German tanks; 1.4m and 2.0m. The 2 antennae could actually fit the same base mount, but were used for different radio-sets and communication nets.

In addition, a "sternantenna" or ground-plane array of (usually) 6 short rods in an "umbrella configuration" could be fitted onto the 2.0m rod antenna. These "sternantenna" were often found on recon and command vehicles utilizing longer-range transmitters and wider communication nets.

In 1/35 scale, a 1.4m antenna is 40mm long, and a 2.0m antenna, just over 57mm long.

Cheers!
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2016 - 09:27 AM UTC


hull height + ground clearance + antenna pot + Antenna
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2016 - 02:49 PM UTC
Thanks Guys. I appreciate the information.
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