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Panzer I F (GE007)
includes one Panzer I F Tank.
In the German Army, as every army, the infantry generals wanted tanks to support infantry attacks rather than fighting their own battles elsewhere. They were impressed by the small and cheap British Matilda and the French Renault 10-tonne infantry support tanks, and demanded a similar vehicle.
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The resulting VK1801 design was a machine-gun armed 21-tonne light tank
with 80mm of armour, over twice the weight and with considerably more
protection than the Allied equivalents.
Although based on the Panzer I, the VK1801
featured torsion bar suspension, interleaved road wheels, and an
up-rated engine with 50% more power. The commander’s turret replaced the
old MG13 machine-guns with the latest MG34 machine-guns and featured a
cupola with five periscopes for all-round vision. |
All-in-all it was a
magnificent piece of engineering, but it weighed as much as a medium
tank and cost nearly as much to produce! In December 1939 the VK1801 was
renamed the Panzer I F and 100 were ordered, but production was
cancelled after thirty were produced. A second order for 100 was also
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Wide Tracks
Some excellent tank designs have successfully utilised wider tracks, allowing them to cross almost any terrain.
If a vehicle with Wide Tracks becomes Bogged Down while
attempting to cross Rough Terrain, roll again. On a roll of 4+ the
vehicle immediately frees itself and continues moving. |
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The Panzer I F is a well-designed infantry support vehicle. Its armour
protects it from any anti-tank weapon it is likely to face. The 20”/50cm
wide tracks enable it to cross any terrain in its path, while a complex
but efficient interleaved suspension distributes its weight evenly.
Designed by Evan Allen
Painted by Jeremy Painter
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The Panzer I F in Flames Of War
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Armour
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Name
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Mobility
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Front
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Side
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Top
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Equipment and Notes
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Weapon
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Range
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ROF
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Anti-tank
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Firepower
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Panzer I F
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Slow Tank
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8
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5
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2
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Wide tracks.
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Twin MG
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16"/40cm
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2
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6
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Last Updated On Thursday, February 21, 2013 by Blake at Battlefront
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