The Panther tank in our museum’s collection is an accurate replica of the German PzKpfw V Panther medium tank. The replica was built on the chassis of a Soviet T-55 tank, incorporating the original vehicle’s entire drivetrain. All mechanical components underwent a complete overhaul. The upper section includes the turret and gun. The tank replica is fully functional; the gun simulates the firing process, with the barrel recoiling just as it would in a real tank. This replica is used in numerous historical reenactments and films.
Versions and variants
VK 30.02 (DB): prototype, developed by Daimler-Benz AG.
VK 30.02 (MAN): prototype, developed by MAN AG.
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. A0 (D1) (SdKfz 171): pre-production series, manufactured by MAN, 20 units produced between 1942 and 1943.
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. D2 (D): approximately 850 units, 1943.
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. A: 1,768 units, 1943–1944.
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. G: 3,740 units, 1944–1945.
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. F: medium tank, design phase. Featured a turret known as the “Schmalturm” (narrow turret).
Tactical and technical data
PzKpfw V Panther Ausf. F
Armament – 7.5 cm KwK 44 L/70.
Armor – turret: front 120 mm, sides 60 mm, rear 60 mm.
Propulsion – Maybach HL 234 engine, output 850 hp.
