Tanks/Vehicles Panzerjäger Nashorn

[_Hydr4_ 715]

I propose the addition of the Panzerjäger Hornisse, better known as the Nashorn.

 

 

Historical information

One of the first vehicles to mount the 8,8cm PaK 43 L/71, the Nashorn was moved to production because while the 7,5cm PaK 40 anti-tank gun mounted in the Marder self-propelled anti-tank gun and the Sturmgeshütz III was an adequate anti-tank gun, designers wanted to use the PaK 43 L/71 for its superior range and penetrating power. 473 Nashorn self-propelled anti-tank guns were produced.

 

 

Technical data stuffs:

Weight: 24000kg Crew: 4-5 men Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM / 12-cylinder / 300hp Speed: Road: 42km/h
Cross-Country: 20-24km/h Range: Road: 260km
Cross-Country: 130km Fuel Capacity: 470 litres Lenght: 8.44m (with the gun) Width: 2.86m Height: 2.65m Armament: 88mm Pak 43/1 L/71 & 1 x 7.92mm MG34/42
(1 x MG – carried inside) Ammo: 88mm – 24-40 rounds
7.92mm – 600 rounds Gun Traverse: 15° to either side, -5° depression to 15° (possibly 20°) elevation

 

Placement in Research Tree:

Tier Two or Three, either after Sturmgeschütz III or before Jagdpanzer IV, battle rating of 3.7 or 4.0, accounting both for the extremely thin armor (at most, armor is only 3 centimeters thick) and the gun.

 

Sources:

http://www.achtungpanzer.com/panzerjager-hornisse-nashorn-sd-kfz-164.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashorn

 

Did I miss something? Tell me and I'll add it to this post.

[leroyonly 4,310]

even though this tank has been previously suggested, open for discussion

[sabaton_ 3,821]

of course +1

[ceating 3,113]

Yes

 

although dat 15mm of frontal armor doe

[Tchar 952]

Actually there were two variants, first was the Hornisse (Hornet) and then came the Nashorn (Rhinoceros) both had the same gun. The difference was that the Nashorn had a different driver front plate which was changed during production in 1944. :Ds  :salute:

[Renamed99495 3,247]

yes yes yes

[HicchyHicch 110]

GIB GIB GIB !!!

[DennyMala 742]

+1

Sure do.

[Raptor425 1,030]

/o/ give it to me!

[FreezeOut 326]

Yeah, that would be nice

[sabaton_ 3,821]

The armor was so thin, but obviuosly it was used for long range combat

look the slopped part, it was not enough unless you are far from the enemy

[MrMakWASP 1,412]

Tier 3's German Zis 30.

 

The ultimate glass cannon.

[Tchar 952]

 

Nashorn 1944

 

 

Hornisse 1943

[BaddogKelevra 430]

Yes! +1

[Renamed99495 3,247]

Don't forget me

[Tchar 952]

Don't forget me

 

While the "Dicker Max" looked liked the Hornisse and Nashorn it was built on the chassis of the Pz IV and the work on that Tank Destroyer started in 1938. While the Hornisse and then Nashorn was based on Alkett’s newly developed special chassis by Alkett – Geschutzwagen (gun carriage) III/IV which was also called the Hummel.

Edited September 18, 2014 by Tzeentch_Chaos

[I_MIKE_I 7,651]

I'd definetely want it, but I can already see it being overtiered.... (should be tied to SU-152).

[Thiky 2,162]

I think this is a great idea, because the Nashorn was a real base German hunter. It could be between the the Stug III G and the JagdPanther.

[leroyonly 4,310]

As the Nashorn got implemented, 

 

Moved to Implemented Suggestions.