Panzer I

General Characteristics (Ausf B)
Length:	4.4 m
Width:	2.0 m
Height:	1.7 m
Weight:	6 tons
Speed:	40 km/h (road) - (off-road)
Range:	140 km
Primary armament:	Two 7.92 mm machine guns
Secondary armament:	-
Power plant:	-
Crew:	2 (Commander and Driver)

The Panzer I is a German tank used in World War II.

Table of contents

1 Production History 1.1 Variants 2 Combat History

Production History

The first prototype was designed by Krupp in 1932. Production started in July 1934.

Variants

• Panzer I Ausf A - First production model.
• Panzer I Ausf B - New improved engine.
• Panzer I Ausf C - Reconnaissance variant.
• Panzer I Ausf F - Thicker armour.
• 15 cm siG33 - Self-propelled 150 mm howitzer.
• 47 mm PaK - Self-propelled 47 mm anti-tank gun.

Combat History

Used in Spanish Civil War and in German campaigns in Poland, France, Denmark, Norway, and North Africa.