Not to be confused with the later Ausf. A (the sole difference being the capitalization of the letter A), the Ausf. a was the first version of the Panzer II to be built (albeit in limited numbers), and was subdivided into three sub-variants. The Ausf. a/1 was initially built with a cast idler wheel with rubber tire, but this was replaced after ten production examples with a welded part. The Ausf. a/2 improved engine access issues. The Ausf. a/3 included improved suspension and engine cooling. In general, the specifications for the Ausf. a models was similar, and a total of 75 were produced from May 1936 to February 1937 by Daimler-Benz and MAN. The Ausf.a was given the name 1.Serie LaS. 100.
Statistics[]
Number Built: 25
Hull Armor:
- Front: 13mm
- Sides: 13mm
- Rear: 13mm
- Top: 8mm
- Bottom: 5mm
Turret Armor:
- Front: 13mm
- Mantlet: 15mm
- Sides: 13mm
- Rear: 13mm
- Top: 8mm
Weight: 16,755 lbs (7,600 kgs) ~8.37 tons
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Engine: Maybach HL 57 TRM (130hp, Gasoline, 5.7 liter, Water-Cooled, V6)
Top speed: 24.9 mph (40 kph)
Primary Weapon: 2cm KwK 30 L/55 with 180 rounds
Secondary Weapon: 7.92mm MG 34 with 1,425 rounds
Radio:
Crew: 3
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