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Germany's la/LaS 100,
Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf a1 Light Tank:

MAN constructed 11 in 1935.⁷ It's nose plate was very rounded.⁷

Chassis numbered 20,001 to 20,025.

Suspension was same as PzKpfw I, with the wheels linked by a girder on a leaf spring and the front wheel on a coil spring.⁸

Had 3 pairs of wheels in leaf springs. 3 return rollers. Used a FuG5 radio.³

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf a2 Light Tank:

MAN constructed 25 in 1935.⁷ Had minor modifications to the engine compartment and cooling systems.⁷

Chassis numbers 20,026 to 20,050.

Suspension was same as PzKpfw I, with the wheels linked by a girder on a leaf spring and the front wheel on a coil spring.⁸

Used a FuG5 radio.³

Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf a3 Light Tank:

MAN constructed 50, which entered service in 1936.⁷ Had modifications to the cooling and suspension.⁷

Chassis numbers 20,051 to 20,100.

Suspension was same as PzKpfw I, with the wheels linked by a girder on a leaf spring and the front wheel on a coil spring.⁸

Used a FuG5 radio.³

2/LaS 100
Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf b Light Tank:

100 were produced during 1936-1937.⁷

Had angular (not rounded) nose.⁷

Suspension was same as PzKpfw I, with the wheels linked by a girder on a leaf spring and the front wheel on a coil spring.⁸

Fitted with the Maybach HL 62 TR engine to provide more power. Bore on the engine was increased to 105 mm. Had new wider tracks and reduction gears. Armor was increased to 30 mm. Used a FuG5 radio.³

3/LaS 100
Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf c Light Tank:

Had new suspension with five large road wheels that were hung from quarter elliptic springs.⁷

Henschel started production in 1937.

The five road wheels were independently sprung on leaf springs.⁸

Had 4 return rollers. The nose plate was replaced by squared off front, which was rounded in previous models. Used a FuG5 radio.³

	Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf a	Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf b	Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf c
Crew	32,3	32,3	32,3,4,8
Physical Characteristics
Weight	7.2 tons4, 7.6 tons2,3 a1: 7.5 tons7	7.9 tons2,3,7	8.7 tons8, 8.8 tons4, 8.9 tons2,3,7
Length w/gun	15.8'4 4.38 m2,3	4.76 m2,3	15' 7"8, 15.8'4 4.81 m2,3
Length w/o gun
Height	6.75'4 1.95 m2,3	1.96 m2,3	6.6'4,8 1.99 m2,3
Width	8.6'4 2.14 m2,3	2.14 m2,3	7'8, 7.08'4 2.22 m2,3
Width over tracks
Ground clearance	0.3 m2	0.31 m2	0.35 m2
Ground contact length
Ground pressure	0.62 (kg/cm2)2	0.65 (kg/cm2)2	0.73 (kg/cm2)2
Turret ring diameter
Armament
Main	20 mm2,4 20 mm KwK 30 L/553 a1: 20 mm KwK 30 L/557	20 mm2 20 mm KwK 30 L/553	20 mm2,4,8 20 mm KwK 30 L/553
Secondary
MG	MG2,4 7.92 mm MG343	MG2 7.92 mm MG343	MG2,4 7.92 mm MG343
Side arms
Quantity
Main	1802 180 Pzgr & Sprgr3	1802 180 Pzgr & Sprgr3	1802
Secondary
MG	1,4252, 2,2503	1,4252, 2,2503	1,4252
Side arms
Armor Thickness (mm)	14.54 a1: 14.57		14.5 - 304
Hull Front, Upper	132, 13@9°3	14.52, 13@10°3	14.52, 14.5@9°3
Hull Front, Lower	13 round3	13 round3	14.5 round3
Hull Sides, Upper	132, 13@0°3	14.52, 13@0°3	14.52, 14.5@0°3
Hull Sides, Lower	13@0°3	13@0°3	14.5@0°3
Hull Rear	132, 13@9°3 & 13@0°3	14.52, 13@0°3 & 13@7°3	14.52, 14.5@9°3 & 14.5@6°3
Hull Top	52, 8@90°3 & 10@70°3	10-122, 12@90°3 & 10@82°3	10-122, 10@81-90°3
Hull Bottom	52 , 10@70°3	52, 5@90°3	52, 14.5@73-63°3 & 5@90°3
Turret Front	52 13 round3 Mantlet: 15 round3	152 13 round3 Mantlet: 15 round3	152 14.5 round3
Turret Sides	132, 13@22°3	14.52, 13@21°3	14.52, 14.5@22°3
Turret Rear	132, 13@22°3	14.52, 13@21°3	14.52, 14.5@22°3
Turret Top	82, 8@86-90°3	102, 10@84-90°3	102, 10@86-90°3
Engine (Make / Model)	Maybach HL 57 TR2,3 a1: Maybach HL 577	Maybach HL 57 TR2 Maybach HL 62 TR3 Maybach HL 62 TRM7	Maybach HL 62 TR2,3 Maybach8
Cooling
Cylinders	a1: 67
Capacity
Net HP	a1: 1307	1407	1408
Power to weight ratio
Compression ratio
Transmission (Type)	6 forward2,3, 1 reverse2,3	6 forward2,3, 1 reverse2,3	6 forward2,3, 1 reverse2,3
Steering
Starter
Electrical sytem
Ignition
Fuel (Type)
Octane
Quantity	170 liters2	170 liters2	170 liters2
Road consumption
Cross country consumption
Performance
Traverse	360°, hand3	360°, hand3	360°, hand3
Max speed	25 mph4,8 40 kph2,3	25 mph8 40 kph2,3	25 mph4,8 39.5 kph2, 40 kph3
Cross country speed
Road radius	190 km2, 200 km3	190 km2, 200 km3	190 km2, 200 km3
Cross country radius	126 km2	126 km2	126 km2
Turning Radius
Elevation Limits	-9.5° to +20°3	-9.5° to +20°3	-9.5° to +20°3
Fording depth	0.92 m2	0.89 m2	0.92 m2
Trench crossing
Vertical obstacle
Climbing ability
Suspension (Type)	Leaf Springs2	Leaf Springs2	Leaf Springs2
Wheels each side	62 a1: 67	62	62
Return rollers each side
Tracks (Type)
Length
Width	300 mm2	300 mm2	300 mm2
Number of links
Pitch
Tire tread
Track centers/tread
Production	5/1936-2/1937: 753 Chassis #s: 20001-200753 MAN, Daimler-Benz.3 a1: 11, MAN7 a2: 25, MAN7 a3: 50, MAN7	2/1937-3/1937: 253 Chassis #s: 21001-210253 MAN, Daimler-Benz.3	3/1937-4/1940: 1,1133 Chassis #s: 21101-270003 MAN, Daimler-Benz, Henschel, Wegmann, Alkett, MIAG, FAMO.3

Sources:

1. The Encyclopedia of Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armored Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002
2. Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1933-1942, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996
3. Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two, Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle, 1999
4. Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972
5. The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II, Chris Bishop, 1998
6. Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002
7. German Tanks of World War II, Dr. S. Hart & Dr. R. Hart, 1998
8. Tanks of World War II, Duncan Crow, 1979
9. Tank Data, Aberdeen Proving Grounds Series, 1968?

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