Axis Tank Destroyer
7.62 cm F.K. 36(r) auf gepanzerte Selbstfahrlafette Sd.Kfz.6/3 (Diana)
his vehicle received the 7.62 cm F.K.(r) auf gp. Selbstfahrlafette Sd.Kfz.6/3 designation. It is also known under the similar 7.62 cm F.K.(r) auf 5t Zkgw designation. There are some misconceptions about the ‘Diana’ nickname for this vehicle. According to T.L. Jentz and H.L. Doyle (Panzer Tracts No. Rommel’s Funnies), this name was associated with a subsequent Alkett project from 1942 based on the same half-track chassis, known as the 7.62cm PaK 36 auf 5t Zgkw Diana. While similar to the previous vehicle, it was to incorporate a number of improvements, namely a modified and improved anti-tank gun, better protection and fewer crew members. To complicate matters even more, according to the author T. Cockle (Armor of the Deutsches Afrikakorps), the ‘Diana’ nickname was actually given by the British.
German Reich (1941)
Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun – 9 Built
During the war, the Germans encountered ever increasing numbers of strong enemy armor. Due to a general lack of numbers of their own tanks, they were often forced to field improvised anti-tank vehicles. These were mostly based on obsolete tank chassis, such as the Marder series, and armed with good anti-tank guns. In some rare cases, half-tracks were also employed in this manner. One such vehicle was the 7.62 cm F.K.(r) auf gp. Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.6/3) developed during late 1941. While the increase in firepower was welcome, these vehicles had a number of defects which ultimately lead to a small production run of only 9 vehicles.
Source Tank EncyclopediaThe Online Tank Museum
The 7.62 cm F.K. 36(r) auf gp. Selbstfahrlafette Sd.Kfz.6/3 in action is North Africa. Both illustrations by David Bocquelet.
The Vehycle was used in north Africa in WW2
Stats + Specifications
For Axis
BR 1 best, max BR2
| ## Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (l-w-h) | 6.33 m, 2.26 m, 3.05 m |
| Total weight, battle-ready | 10 to 10.5 tonnes |
| Crew | 6 (Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader and two Ammunition ) |
| Propulsion | Maybach NL 54 TUKRM 6 cyl., 115 hp @ 2,600 rpm |
| Speed (road/off-road) | 50 km/h |
| Range (road/off-road) | 222 km, 112 km (cross country) |
| Primary Armament | 7.62 cm F.K.(r) |
| T Armor | 3 to 3.4 mm |
I hope it would get some HE Ammo as well
For what & reasons to add
The Vehycle was very rare i think then best for Event best squad included ,Axis didnt get a real Event squad for long except the Saboteur!
I think it would be easy to add in the game , then we have a similar base vehycle allready as SPW in the Game
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Maybe the Amis could get a M3A1 half-track with the 75mm gun as counter?
- Diana Yes
- Diana No
If you dont like this idea please thell why in the comments
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