Panzer-II
The Panzer II is the common name used for a family of German tanks used in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen II (abbreviated PzKpfw II).
Although the vehicle had originally been designed as a stopgap while larger, more advanced tanks were developed, it nonetheless went on to play an important role in the early years of World War II, during the Polish and French campaigns. The Panzer II was the most numerous tank in the German Panzer divisions beginning with the invasion of France. It was used in both North Africa against the Western Allies and on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union.
- Tactic:
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- Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Light weight
- Cons:
- Weak armor
- Small caliber guns
- Low top-speed
- Pros:
- Engine:
- Default: HL 62TRM 6-cylinder petrol (130 hp)
- Upgrade: HL 62TRM 6-cylinder petrol (160 hp)
- Armament:
- Default:
- 1 x 2 cm KwK 30 (102 round/min)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34
- Upgrade:
- 1 x 2 cm KwK 38 (117 round/min)
- Default:
- Stat:
- Durability: 1500
- Armor level: 0
- Top speed: 37 kmh (23 mph)
- Turret rotate rate: N/A
- Empty weight: 7,600 kg (16,755 lb)