Holes were cut flush with the glacis plate to hold the periscopes. The Jagpanzer 38 on display at the Bastogne Barracks is a post war Swiss Contract G-13. Four holes on a smooth flat disc. As with all other German armored fighting vehicles, improvements were continuously introduced during production to improve the performance of the vehicle and increase the speed of manufacture through simplification of its design. Unfortunately, there is no information in this document about the intelligence source on which naming the Jagdpanzer 38, Hetzer was based. The German crew had run out of fuel and main gun ammunition but had still decided to fight using the machine gun on the roof of their vehicle. Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters left the factory painted dark sandy yellow (Dunkelgelb RAL 7028). It is a 2 cm Flak 38 vehicle. These were more conical than the half cone shaped initial mantlets. Restored StuG III start up, revs and drive! In March 1945, the Heeres Panzerjger Abteilung 744 (744th Army Tank Hunter Battalion) was issued with forty-five Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. Academy 13277 Jagdpanzer 38t Hetzer Prague 1945 Tank 1/35 Plastic Model Kit for sale online. It was built on the Panzer 38(t)'s widened and lengthened chassis with modified suspension (larger road-wheels from the Praga TNH n.A prototype reconnaissance tank) and up-rated engine. Original Price $27.00 Between 64 and 106 (even 120) were converted until the end of the war (chassis numbers 321001-323000-323001), equipped with jack handbars, winch, steel cables, wooden support planks, and a rear hydraulic leg for a better grip. $8.06, $10.07 That same month, Marshal Antonescu, Conductor of Romania at the time, commended the Mareal project to Hitler. Liechte Jagdpanzer by Walter J. Spielberger, Thomas Jentz and Hilary L. Doyle The size of the fighting compartment on the wooden mock-up was shorter than on the production vehicle, and the engine compartment had a longer sloped cover. The thickness ranged from 62.2 mm to 64.8 mm (2.44 2.55 inches). However, the Jagdpanzer 38 Starr came too late to see the action in the field. I saw one on Axis History website, but the fellow was talking about Jakob Lobmeyer and the SS-Jagd-Panzer zBv Abt. A similar technique was used during the Second World War by German troops. The Jagdpanzer 38 succeeded the open-top Marder III (based on the same chassis). This caused delays in supply which affected monthly production figures. 93 466 If a shell slid up the upper glacis plate and hit this guard, it would be ripped off but would not act as a shell-trap.. Due to the guns limited traverse, the driver had to continually change the vehicles orientation or move to engage new targets. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 28737 $, 93 466 The guns limited traverse would make them liable to flank attacks. The armored cover was no longer fitted. Post-war historians basing themselves on this statement made the name popular in their works.[2]. The 22 SS-Kavallerie-Division reported they had two Pz.Jg.38(T) available. Further variants were a Jagdpanzer 38 carrying the 150 mm sIG33/2 Howitzer, of which 30 were produced before the end of the war, and the Bergepanzer 38, a light recovery vehicle of which 170 were produced. The top speed was 45 km/h (28 mph) on flat and 25 km/h (15 mph) cross-country. A number of Bergepanzer 38 light armored recovery vehicles were converted into anti-aircraft Flakpanzers. G. A light, low-profile tank destroyer designed according to General Heinz Guderian's specifications. (45% off), Sale Price $20.25 In September 1944, the Heeres Panzerjger Abteilung 741 (741st Army Tank Hunter Battalion) was issued with forty-five Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. The Jagdpanzer 38 had two interconnected fuel tanks. To help the driver exit his seat quickly in case the vehicle was hit, two handles were welded above the drivers seat. 27387 In October 1944, new Jagdpanzer 38s were painted in a camouflage pattern before they left the BMM factory. Tanks Alot are particularly looking for armoured vehicles Ferrets, FV432, Abbots, Chieftains, especially Russian T-72 or more modern would be great. 40 high-velocity tungsten cored round, which fired a 4.1kg (9.0lb) projectile at 930m/s that could penetrate 120mm of armor at 500 meters and 97mm at 1,000 meters striking at a 30-degree angle, but was often in scarce supply; and the Pzgr. Clearly, World War II was an incredibly important time for armored vehicle design. It was also cheap to build. The commander had access to a rearward-looking periscope. It had been withdrawn from frontline units. 138/2), originally the leichter Panzerjger 38(t), known mostly post-war as Hetzer, was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis. He also had to avoid being hit in the head by the remote control machine gun handles above him. The Jagdpanzer 38 was known by many different designations and abbreviations in official German Army and factory documents. It carried a reasonably powerful 75 mm gun, was mechanically reliable, small and easily concealed. This meant that an armor-piercing (AP) round fired straight at the front upper glacis plate would have to penetrate 120 mm (4.7 inches) of armor due to the angle. To summarise, the Jagdpanzer 38 was not officially called the Hetzer by the Germans during WW2. Its combat weight was 16 metric tons (versus 9.8-tonnes for the Pz 38(t)) and it could travel at a maximum speed of 42km/h. Filling the Jagdpanzer 38s fuel tanks took a long time. Guderian. (15 November 1944 to 15 March 1945) The comments of Lieutenant-Colonel Haymann were recorded in the last paragraph on the first page. I.Pz.Jg.38(t) Wa Prf 6 (23 June 1944) Due to the limited space inside the Jagdpanzer 38 and the desire to keep the profile of the vehicle low, the gun mount was not bolted to the floor of the vehicle. There is another definition. It was available in relatively large numbers and was generally mechanically reliable. Many interior and exterior images. The Hetzer's 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 gun allowed it to destroy nearly all Allied or Soviet tank types in service, with the exception of heavy tanks. It was achieved by giving the hull an extremely sloped, all-side armor. They were impressed with many aspects of the overall vehicle design and at one point considered it being used in the German Army, but there were too many practical issues that would have to be rectified before entering service. THe one on display at the Bastogne War museum is also a post war Swiss Contract G-13 and the one on display outside the Muse de la Bataille des Ardennes in la-Roche-en-Ardenne is also a a post war Swiss Contract G-13. British War Office Military of Intelligence M.I.10 Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939 1945, Volume III, Armoured Fighting Vehicles. It was made from a low alloy Siemens-Marteneit (SM) steel. By February 1945, the authorized number of Jagdpanzer 38s per company was reduced from fourteen to ten. Unfortunately, there is not a word in English that is a good translation of the German Word Hetzer. The Jagdpanzer 38 was three tonnes over the initial design specifications. Hitler gave orders that the BMM factory was to concentrate on producing the new lighter Sturmgeschtz. After the war, the Czechoslovakians had a number of Jagdpanzer 38s available to them left from production or abandoned on their soil. The rams-horn towing hooks at the front and rear of the vehicle were omitted. By changing the mantlet to a lighter model, and making adjustments to the suspension, the maneuverability of the vehicle became tolerable. In the Swiss Army this tank hunter was known by the factory code G13 rather than the Jagdpanzer 38 or Hetzer name. They all belonged to the Wheatcroft Collection. Copyright 2014. Has a high degree of detail and compliance external characteristics of this self-propelled gun. It had a hardness of 220 to 265 Brinell. He had a very challenging job because the 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 anti-tank gun had been designed to be loaded from the right side. This necessitated the installation of a spring compensator to help with elevating the gun. They were not intended to be used instead of a tank at the front of an attack in a major offensive. Item 5 of the report dealt with Klein-Panzerjger (small tank hunter). Hence, the commander's field of view was planned to be improved by installing a rotating periscope in the Jagdpanzer 38 Starr, just as the Sturmgeschutz III and Elefant had evolved from a single pair of periscopes to all around vision blocks. Sloping the armor meant that the level of protection could be kept high, but the costs and complexity of manufacturing the armor could be kept low. Six holes in a flat disc The koda Factory did not have access to PaK 39 guns and used the PaK 40. G = tank hunter, 1 = light, 3 = model i.e number 3. $. It was not designed to be a close combat vehicle, used at the head of an attack like a tank. To protect the crew from Soviet 14.5 mm anti-tank rifles being fired at the lower hull armor, the Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunter was fitted with Schrzen skirt armor plates. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. We sell deactived Guns Office 01295 768 400 info@tanks-alot.co.uk le.Pz.Jg.38t Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 (3 August 1944) Aircraft Bombardier CRJ-100LR, CL 600-2B19. Private Collection, Germany Plans were made to produce other variants, including an assault gun version of the Jagdpanzer 38 carrying a 105mm StuH42 main cannon, a version mounting the 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 gun from the Panther, and an anti-aircraft variant mounted with a Flak turret. In excellent state of repair which is completely efficient with full original equipment of vehicle interior. However, Panzer Tracts no.9, by T.Jentz, states that the Jagdpanzer 38s front armor was meant to be immune to most anti-tank guns, contradicting Doyles statements. They were given the job of protecting the flanks of an attack or defending a section of the front line. Military Vehicles For Sale include British surplus CVR(T), Land Rovers, Chieftain Tank, Ferret, Stolly & Russian Self Propelled Guns. To stop having to open large hatches on the rear of the Jagdpanzer 38 to access the crew compartment, the commander was given a small hatch that opened to the rear. Just a little bit of history about the Jagdpanzer 38t (Hetzer). <br><br> PRIME LOCATION. (15 May to 15 October 1944) One was knocked out before it reached the village and another was destroyed near the houses on the edge of the village. At the same time, the road wheel rims were riveted instead of bolted. Also, this He went on to say it would be a superior adversary against the Russians. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. This meant that the Jagdpanzer 38 was relatively reliable, as all the early mechanical problems had been overcome. 39 armor-piercing, capped, ballistic capped shell (APCBC) with explosive filler and tracer element, launching a heavier 6.8kg (15lb) projectile at 750m/s that could pierce 106mm (4.2in) of armor at 500 meters and 95mm at 1,000 meters. Being rather disappointing, the six built of this much simplified versions were converted back as regular Hetzers. More Buying Choices $10.14 (22 new offers) Ages: 13 years and up. To make the crews task of fixing cut tree branches and bushes to the exterior of the vehicle easier, U shaped brackets were welded to the upper front glacis plate and the side armor. 40) high velocity, sub-caliber, tungsten core armor-piercing rounds were carried in case the crew encountered heavily armored Soviet tanks and self-propelled guns. 26799 5. Hetzner cloud servers are now available in Ashburn. When incoming armor-piercing shells hit the front upper glacis plate but failed to penetrate it, they would slide upwards and enter the crew compartment via the protruding cover over the drivers periscopes, after getting caught on it. They remained in service until about 1952. These words appear in U.S. Soviet, British and Commonwealth reports. The sixth document is also a unit combat readiness report dated 7 March 1945 for the attention of the German Army High Command Panzertruppen D Inspector from Kampfgruppe Panzer Korps Feldherrnhalle. 1226, Vendor code: 26799 It was an electrically fired weapon fitted with a semi-automatic breech mechanism and a 48 caliber long barrel (3615 mm or 11 ft 10.3 in). Initially, its poor speed and restricted arc of fire seem . Many interior and exterior images. The flange around the gun mantlet helped transfer the weight of the gun to the upper hull glacis plate. Panzerjager G13 koda parts list document 1944 edition. Vendor code: In severe weather conditions, the engine coolant would freeze. from $1,800.00. Australian Armour and Artillery Museum, Cairns, Queensland, Australia The flame projector, encased in a metal shield reminiscent of that of a gun barrel, was very prone to damage. One vehicle per company and two of the headquarters vehicles were issued with long-range command and control Fu 8 radios. The German army needed more flame-throwing tanks for their December 1944 winter offensive in Ardennes, Operation Watch on the Rhine and the Operation North Wind in Rhineland-Palatinate, Alsace and Lorraine. 249 were pressed into service. Jagdpanzer 38 of the 11th SS Panzerdivision Nordland, winter 1944-45. Both factories were supplied with components from subcontractors. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. The answer is yes, no, then yes. Its only armament was a single 7.92 mm (0.31 in) Rheinmetall MG 34 or 42 mounted on the front arm. Ultimately 10 were built, but later seven were converted back as standard Jagdpanzer 38 after the war because the Starr tubes had worn out. Whether it's a Jeep or a Tank. One company was sent to the Eastern Front, but the other two were directed to the Arnhem sector in Holland. 6NT Nato batteries 125 each. They also noted that the nickname Hetzer was used to refer to the Jagdpanzer 38 and some intelligence documents used the German word Hetzer rather than the English translation. 39 ammunition, with correct range estimation and competent gunnery a 99% chance of a first-shot hit at 500m and a 71% chance at 1,000m was estimated. The popular modern phrase found on T-shirts, websites, and memes, 'The Hetzer gonna Hetz' is totally inaccurate. These documents were collated and analyzed by M.I.10. Bruce Crompton Collection, UK Jagdpanzer 38 Chwat (Brave) captured by Polish insurgents. The Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd.Kfz. Craig Moore, Sorry for my remark, I was nearly sure that the one at Bastogne Barraks was a real Jagpanzer 38(t) and not a post war Swiss Contract G-13. 138/2 German Wehrmacht WW 2 T-Shirt, Airfix JagdPanzer 38 Tonne Hetzer Early Version 1:35 WWII Military Tank Plastic Model Kit A1355, Multi. The Jagdpanzer 38 could not Hetz. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. In 1944, the Panzer 38(t) tank was considered outclassed and obsolete. This can result in it being spotted by an enemy artillery forward observer and calling in an artillery barrage. This gun was already in production and available for use. Because of the fully enclosed armor, it was 5 tonnes heavier than the Marder III. Having a lot of Soviet military surplus for sale, we offer Soviet T-55 tanks and T-34 tanks, Russian armoured vehicles BRDM-2 and BTR-60, Soviet heavy military trucks ZIL, GAZ, URAL, KRAZ and KAMAZ and recovery tanks VT-55. $15.70, $26.17 The gunner was provided with a forward-looking Selbstfahrlafetten-Zielfernrohr 1a (Sfl.ZF 1a) periscope gun sight. Befehlspanzerjger 38, 741st Antitank Battalion, Eastern Front, 1944. German armored forces in World War II created a variety of vehicles by mounting anti-tank guns on the chassis of obsolete tanks. Project Chaser and the Chaser sound correct in English: the Chaser is gonna chase. BdE/Stab Rst lil. print now Tags 3D . remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? Camouflage patterns were painted onto the vehicle when it arrived at the unit it was assigned to. The Panzer troops nicknamed the hunting tank "Hetzer," which has been translated as "Baiter," but "Hunting Dog" is a better transliteration. Original Price $25.19 It took less than four months from the initial design approval to the production of the first prototype. is Not weaponry, a replica, only for decorative use. The Jagdpanzer 38 was one of the most common late-war German tank destroyers. Jagdpanzer 38 Gen.lnsp.d.Pz.Tr.Akten (19 October 1944 to 6 April 1945) 1226. They could deal out punishment, but they could not take it. It was also cheap to build. A head cushion was added to the commander's hatch from October 1944. The Jagdpanzer 38 was only provided with one track return roller, unlike the Panzer 38(t) that had two. According to H.L.Doyle, these figures are deceptive because the armor plate used was of inferior quality to the face hardened armor used on the Panzer IV and Panther tanks. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. The lower hull side armor was 20 mm (0.78 inches) thick and sloped inwards at an angle of 75o. A surviving Panzerjger Schule Milowitz (Tank hunter training school at Milowitz) document showed that Jagdpanzer 38 crews were encouraged to find preselected firing positions, preferably behind an earth wall in cover, like at the edge of a wood. 2. The crews of the Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters counter-attacked. The chaser would be the nearest accurate translation. The Model 6 final drive had a gear ratio of 12:88. I am glad you found it interesting. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; MB/GPW 6 volt Heavy Duty Rubber case with lead link bars 225 each. The war ended before these proposed models were put into production. Many interior and exterior images. One of the most famous wartime Jagdpanzer 38s is Chwat, a single tank destroyer captured by the Poles during the Warsaw uprising that saw no combat use. They had come to inspect several vehicles including the Mareal light tank hunter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Herbert Ackermans document collection. Hi Gillotay add to list. 3. In regards to the Jagdpanzer 38(d), where does this name actually come from? Twenty Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunter chassis were fitted with a 14 mm Flammenwerfer flamethrower gun, instead of its normal 7.5 cm PaK 39 anti-tank gun. Your email address will not be published. The external shape and some ideas were incorporated in the later Jagdpanzer 38 design. Due to the damage, the German Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres OKH) investigated the possibility of starting Sturmgeschtz III production at the Bhmisch-Mhrische Maschinenfabrik AG (BMM) company in Prague. Sale. It was worked out that 150 of them could be finished from the parts available. Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer; 1944-45 by Thomas Jentz and Hilary L. Doyle This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 02:39. Erklrung Ausdruck Hetzer. Der kommt aus der Truppe und bezeichnet damit den Jagdpanzer 38. $20.15, $25.19 By using our site you consent cookies. This describes the tactical deployment of the Jagdpanzer 38. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Opens in a new window or tab. Sd.Kfz.138/2 Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer - 1944 diecast 1:72 model (Amercom BG-26) by Unknown, Tank Destroyer Hetzer: Jagdpanzer 38 (SdKfz 138/2), German Tank Destroyer Hetzer Mid Production1/48 Military Miniature Series No.11, Moving On: A Practical Guide to Downsizing the Family Home, All customers get FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. He also reports that in May 1944, German Lieutenant-Colonel Ventz (a delegate of the Waffenamt) admitted that the Hetzer had followed the Romanian design solution. It is a nickname used by some of the troops. The remaining tanks were forced to retreat. 37) high explosive (HE) shell, and different versions of the Granatpatrone 38 HL (Gr. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38 Mokus tank destroyer, Lake Balaton battle, 1945. April 11, 2021. The front set of leaf springs experienced more stress than the rear set and often broke. Tags 3D file 1/35th Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer workable trac. Their initial reactions are also recorded in the report. Major-General Beiwnger (General beim Chef der Heeresrstung) remarked that the introduction of such designation (like Klein-Panzerjger) was undesirable and that precise designations were required. On 6 December 1943, the OKH reported to Hitler that the BMM company was unable to carry out this type of production order, as it did not have the infrastructure to manufacture the 24-tonne StuG III. Weight designations in E-series were not very accurate. If necessary the gun could also be used in a ground support role against enemy troops and vehicles. (3 November 1944) [citation needed], Due to the large number produced, the Jagdpanzer 38 is probably the most abundant World War II German tank destroyer remaining today, though many survivors are actually post-war Swiss G-13 and Czech ST-I variants. [13] Like some other late-war German SPGs, the Jagdpanzer 38 mounted a remote-control machine gun mount, which could be fired from within the vehicle. The following extract is one such example. As of 2012 it was being restored in Gdask.[21]. The verb to harry is a hunting term but is associated with the bird of prey, the Harrier and the British fighter jet the Harrier: the Harrier is gonna harry. leichter Panzerjger auf 38(t) Wa Prf 6, (7 January 1944) for Sale self-propelled gun Hetzer, copy 1:1 to the original. (March 1945) Itwas more cost-effective than the much more ambitious Jagdpanzer designs of the same period. Among the early inspiration sources for the casemate shape and light tank accommodation, the Romanian Mareal is often cited. Just a remark about the surviving Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters Hetzer A dictionary definition of a baiter is someone who deliberately annoys or tauts another. The auditor found 1,200 unfinished Jagdpanzer 38 tank-destroyers G13 chassis. Your email address will not be published. It was still armed the same way as regular Hetzers, making it even more cramped inside. The language barrier may have led to a misunderstanding. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 8.) One hundred and fifty-eight Swiss contract Jagdpanzer G13 tank hunters entered service with the Swiss army. The off-center gun meant that there was too much weight on the right track and suspension. (11 September 1944) By using our site you consent cookies. Jagdpz. Choose the options youd like for the order. Sometimes, he would have to reach over the gun breach and the recoil guard to access the shells stowed on the right side of this cramped tank hunter. Its for a online argument. an OKH/Wa Prf (28 January 1944) The Hetzer was produced from April 1944 to May 1945, with a total of 2,584 vehicles manufactured. A better heat distribution vent was installed in the engine compartment firewall. Most vehicles in today's collections are of Swiss origin. 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