Tank Museum in Kubinka, pavilion N6 (Auto and armored vehicles of fascist Germany – Third Reich)
German light tank T-1F (VK1801) “Bear”, 1941, light tank, serial
It was developed in 1941. Produced from 1941. It was in service with the army of fascist Germany. Participated in the battles of the Second World War
Light tank Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf.F
German light tank T-1f “Bear” (tank museum in Kubinka)
Tactical and technical characteristics
Weight – 18.5 tons
Crew – 2 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 4300 x 2680 x 2030 mm.
Armament:
machine gun – 2 pieces, caliber – 7.92 mm., ammunition – 1525 shots
Armor protection, body and tower – 82 mm.
Engine power – 150 horsepower
The maximum speed is 25 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 200 km.
The depth of water barriers to be surfaced is 0.8 meters
Design Features
Base – the original.
The general layout is typical for German light tanks of the period of the Second World War.
Armament – two coupled machine guns installed in the tower.
Protection – the body and the tower are welded, the thickness of the armor is the same from all sides and is equal to 82 mm with an inclination of 10-12 “.
Chassis – carburetor engine “Maybach” HL-45; turn mechanism – side friction; undercarriage with a checkerboard arrangement; torsional suspension; driving wheels are located in front; caterpillar with open hinge 500 mm wide.