The Art Of Tank Warfare - Chris Keeling

JgdPz III (IV) Hornisse (Nashorn)
Type: Tank destroyer Maximum Vertical: 0.6 meters
Availability: Jul 43 – May 45 Top Speed: 40 KPH (11 off-road)
Playability: AI only Redline:
Main Armament: PaK 43 88mm L/71 Armor:
Depression/Elevation: -8°/+40° Hull Front: 30mm
Secondary Armament: AA MG Hull Sides: 20mm
Ammunition: 40 (88mm), 600 (MG) Hull Rear: 20mm
Smoke: None Hull Top: 20mm
Radio: Yes Superstructure Front: 10mm
Target Size: Very large Superstructure Sides: 10mm
Height: 2.94 meters Superstructure Rear: 10mm
Weight: 24.0 tons Superstructure Top: Open
Ground Pressure: 0.85 kg/cm 2 Mantlet: None
Maximum Slope: 30°
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The JagdPanzer III and IV were identical vehicles, their sole difference lying in the chassis upon which their
superstructure was built (PzKpfw III for the Hornisse, PzKpfw IV for the Nashorn). The lightly armored
superstructure housed one of the most powerful antitank guns of the entire war, the 88mm L/71 (the same gun
used on the King Tiger heavy tank). Although highly effective against enemy tanks, it was necessary to conceal
these vehicles carefully and screen them with infantry due to their large size and thin armor. 494 of both types
were manufactured between early 1943 and early 1945.
Options: None.