Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. F

The '''Panzer III Ausf. F, originally known as Panzerkampfwagen III Ausführung F''' was the most powerful German tank available in 1940-41, the Panzer III Ausf. F would become the mainstay of the German Panzerwaffe in the early years of the war. It was at first armed with the 37mm KwK 36 gun, but was soon upgunned to the more powerful 50mm KwK 38 gun following the Operation Fall Gelb (the Invasion of France). While not as heavily armored as the French Somua S35, Char B1 or the British Matilda, the Germans did have the advantage of being better at handling their vehicles. In addition, it was superior to the other tanks available to the French or the British. Overall, a solid medium tank with good all-round protection, mobility and firepower. Following the start of operation Barbarossa, however, it soon became apparent that the Ausf. F model was outclassed by the new Soviet T-34/76. Therefore, an upgrade program began that led to the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J.

In-Game
Good early war medium/light tank. Superior to the M3 "Stuart" and T-26 light tanks, but outclassed by the T-34 and Matilda.