Panzer I
Number built—1,493
Weight 5.4 tons
Weight 5.4 tons
Length 4.02 m
Height 2 m
Crew 2
Armor 7-13 mm
Weapon , Machine gun 7.92 mm[2] & AA gun 20 mm[1]
Speed 50 km/h
The first of these German-built tanks was the Panzer I. It was not designed for combat, but rather as a training vehicle to familiarize tank crews with Germany's modern battle concepts, and to prepare the nation’s industry for the upcoming war effort. Nevertheless, the tank design did see actual combat, first during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, then again during World War II, and elsewhere.
Speed 50 km/h
The first of these German-built tanks was the Panzer I. It was not designed for combat, but rather as a training vehicle to familiarize tank crews with Germany's modern battle concepts, and to prepare the nation’s industry for the upcoming war effort. Nevertheless, the tank design did see actual combat, first during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, then again during World War II, and elsewhere.
Since
the tank was never intended to be used in actual combat, it was plagued
by weapon and armour shortcomings through its entire life. Attempts
were made to improve the design, but with little success. The Panzer I’s
participation in the Spanish Civil war did, however, provide vital
information to the German military about modern tank warfare.
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