Durchbruchswagen I

     
Název:
Name:
Durchbruchswagen I Durchbruchswagen I
Originální název:
Original Name:
Durchbruchswagen I
Kategorie:
Category:
těžký tank heavy tank
Výrobce:
Producer:
DD.MM.1938-DD.MM.1938 Henschel & Sohn GmbH, Kassel /
Období výroby:
Production Period:
DD.MM.1938-DD.MM.1938
Vyrobeno kusů:
Number of Produced:
1 prototyp
Prototyp vyroben:
Prototype Built:
DD.MM.1938
Osádka:
Crew:
4-5 (?)
Technické údaje:
Technical Data:
 
Bojová hmotnost:
Combat Weight:
30000 kg 66139 lb
Délka s kanónem dopředu:
Length with Gun Forward:
? mm ?
Délka korby:
Hull Length:
? mm ?
Celková šířka:
Overall Width:
? mm ?
Celková výška:
Overall Height:
? mm ?
Světlá výška:
Ground Clearance:
? mm ?
Šířka pásu:
Track Width:
300 mm 11 ¾ in
Měrný tlak:
Ground Pressure:
? MPa ? psi
Pancéřování:
Armour:
50 mm mäkkej ocele (strop a spodok korby 20 mm) 1,97 in soft steel (deck and belly 0,79 mm)
Pohon:
Propulsion:
 
Typ:
Type:
Maybach HL 120 TR Maybach HL 120 TR
Výkon:
Power:
205,9 kW při ? ot/min 276.1 bhp at ? rpm
Převodové ústrojí:
Transmission:
Maybach Variorex Schaltgetriebe
Cletrac 3-stupňová
Maybach Variorex Schaltgetriebe
Cletrac 3 stage steering gears
Výkony:
Performance:
 
Rychlost na silnici:
Road Speed:
35 km/h 22 mph
Rychlost v terénu:
Cross-country Speed:
? km/h ? mph
Jízdní dosah po silnici:
Cruising Range on Road:
? km ? mi
Jízdní dosah v terénu:
Cross-country Cruising Range:
? km ? mi
Překonávání překážek:
Obstacles Crossing:
 
Svah:
Gradient:
? ° ? %
Boční náklon:
Side Slope:
? ° ? %
Překročivost:
Trench Crossing:
? m ?
Výstupnost:
Vertical Obstacle:
? m ?
Brodivost:
Fording Depth:
? m ?
Výzbroj:
Armament:
 
Hlavní:
Main:
Plánovaná:
7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24
Planned:
7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24
Vedlejší:
Secondary:
? ?
Uživatelské státy:
User States:
Poznámka:
Note:
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Zdroje:
Sources:
Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle - Germany´s Tiger tanks D.W. to Tiger I Design, production & modifications, rok vydania 2000, Shiffer Military History, ISBN 0-7643-1038-0
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The first mention of the need to develop a new tank of weight category 30-tons appeared in the report of General Lies for the Heeres Waffenamt of 30.10.1935. The new tank was to have at least 20 mm armor and was to be armed with a 75 mm cannon with a muzzle velocity of at least 650 m/s. The specification period followed. After more than a year, Baurat Kniepkamt (an automotive expert from WaPrüf 6) turned to Henschel to develop a new tank under the code name Begleitwagen B.W. (reinforced). Designation B.W. they also carried tank versions Pz.Kpfw. IV, therefore 12.3.1937 proceeded to rename I.W. (Infanteriewagen), which was shortly changed again on April 28, 1937 to D.W. (Breakthrough car). In 1939, this designation was changed to VK 30.01 alte Konstruktion.
The company's planned production list Henschel from 1.10.1939 included the intention to produce one prototype of D.W. Also with the Cletrac control mechanism and the second prototype D.W. II with multi-stage control mechanism. Both prototypes were completed and tested by Henschel in the second half of 1938.
The D.W. prototype platform II was made of mild (unarmoured) steel. In addition to the drive and tensioning wheels, the chassis consisted of six double castors around the circumference with a rubber rim suspended by torsion bars and three support rollers. The strips were 300 mm apart. The belts had lubricated needle roller bearings.
The details of the construction are reported by Dr. Adersa of 2/1945 mentioned in the source of information.
At the request of WaPrüf 6 for a new tower for B.W. (verstärkt) of 2.11.1936, the company Krupp responded with a conceptual proposal on 22.2.1937. After revising the requirements, he informed on March 12, 1937 Dr. Olbrich (WaPrüf 6/IId company Krupp on icing decisions:

1. Project designation B.W. (verstärkt) was changed to I.W. (Information days).
2. The conceptual design of the company Krupp sketched on the drawing AKF 30304 from 22.2.1937 will be used for further development. The inner circulating diameter of the tower was to be 1500 mm.
3. Cannon 7.5 cm Kw.K. L/24 from the tank Pz.Kpfw. IV will be used in the new tower. No design changes to the weapon will be allowed except when changing the thickness of the armor protection.
4. The armor of the tower was set at 50 mm on the front of the tower, 20 mm on the shield of the cannon and 15 mm on the ceiling of the tower.
5. The radio equipment will be located in the back of the tower behind the cannon.
6. The weight gain does not affect the previous design of the tower bearing and has been fully accepted. No electric drive of the tower was planned.
7. There was a discussion in Essen on the design of windows. If possible, protruding screw heads from the tower should be eliminated.
8. The production of the steel tower was to be preceded by the production of a wooden model.
9. The completion of the project should be accelerated.

On June 24, 1938, WaPrüf 6/IId ordered a prototype tower made of unarmoured steel from Krupp. May 26, 1939 the tower was completed and then ordered by order of Major Crohn on June 8, 1939 to the company Grusonwerk in Magdeburg, where comparative tests were to be performed with a complete tower from the tank Pz.Kpfw. IV.
The occurrence of the prototype DW I is reported in a report (BIOS "The Henschel Panzerversuchsstation, Haustenbeck, Paderborn.") On the condition of captured German armored vehicles in Haustenbeck in 1945.

Thomas L. Jentz, Hilary L. Doyle - Germany's Tiger tanks D.W. to Tiger I Design, production & modifications, year of publication 2000, Shiffer Military History, ISBN 0-7643-1038-0
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