Panzer II
Number built—1,856
Weight 7.2 tons
Weight 7.2 tons
Length 4.8 m
Height 2.2 m
Crew 3
Armor 5-14.5 mm
Weapon Anti-tank guns 20mm[1] Machine gun 9.2 mm(MG-34)[1]
Speed 43 km/h
The Panzer II was ordered into production because the construction of medium tanks, later to be known as the Panzer III and IV, was falling behind schedule. The Panzer II was intended to “fill the gap” until the III and IV could come into full production. Along with the Panzer I, the II made up the bulk of German tank forces during the invasion of Poland and France.
Speed 43 km/h
The Panzer II was ordered into production because the construction of medium tanks, later to be known as the Panzer III and IV, was falling behind schedule. The Panzer II was intended to “fill the gap” until the III and IV could come into full production. Along with the Panzer I, the II made up the bulk of German tank forces during the invasion of Poland and France.
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