The Spähpanzer SP I.C. (also known as SP1C[lower-alpha 1] was the experimental model of a West German reconnaissance scout light tank with anti-tank components. It was developed from 1956 in order to increase the anti-tank capabilities of reconnaissance tank battalions, but the project eventually declined. There are two blueprint prototype versions of the SP I.C.[citation needed] The single tank built can be seen in the Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung Koblenz [de].
Spähpanzer SP I.C., PT1 & PT2 | |
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![]() The Spähpanzer SP I.C. PT2 | |
Type | Light tank |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | Never saw service |
Production history | |
Designer | Hotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz |
Designed | 1956 ~ 1962 |
Manufacturer | Hotchkiss; Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz |
Unit cost | Classified |
Produced | 1962 |
No. built | 1 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.92 t (8.78 long tons) |
Length | 4.42 m (14 ft 6 in) |
Width | 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in) |
Height | 2.39 m (7 ft 10 in) |
Crew | 3 (commander/gunner, driver, loader) |
Armor | 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in) |
Main armament | 1 × 90 mm Mercar (Mecar) or 1 x 90 mm Mercar mit "Mehrladeeinrichtung" 18 rounds AP and/or HE |
Secondary armament | 1 x MG42 machine gun or coaxial smoke grenade launchers |
Engine | Hotchkiss-Brandt 6-cylinder petrol 195/164/154 PS 195/164/154 hp |
Power/weight | 30 PS (hp)/tonne |
Suspension | Hydropneumatic; Traverse speeds: PT1=40; PT2=44 |
Ground clearance | 400 mm (16 in) |
Fuel capacity | 270 litres; 85 litres reserve |
Maximum speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) |
Muzzle velocity | AP: 630 m/s (2,067 ft/s) HE: 338 m/s (1,109 ft/s) |
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Maximum ammunition load | 18 |
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Tanks of the Cold War | |
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Background: History of the tank, Tank classification, Tanks in the Cold War |
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Armoured reconnaissance vehicle |
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Armoured reconnaissance vehicle (retired) |
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Self-propelled guns/Rocket artillery |
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Self-propelled guns/Rocket artillery (retired) |
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Air defence vehicles (retired) |
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