Panzerbchse PzB 39 7.92 x 94 Patronen

[Rafail]

Have heard about it but today i got one... i was amazed from the fact that a small size like this was used and an AT ammunition...

i am really curious of what damage this could actually do.. any info around ??

 

[thekees]

Some info you will find here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzerb%C3%BCchse_39

Basic its a small calibre with large charge, so having a high velocity (1250 m/s).

 

[Tmine35]

At high velocity the small 15 grams projectile could penetrate 32mm steel. However effect behind the armor was not much. Has anyone heard or read about any significant damages caused to enemy vechiles in a battle situation with this gun?

 

[EOD]

I think the damage was secondary as the projectile contained some irritant which was supposed to make the crew abandon the vehicle. If this worked it also was s good tool to capture vehicles in almost perfect condition and potentially reuse them.

 

[Tmine35]

Yes, but did it ever work this way?

 

[EOD]

For that we need to study the evaluation reports if they are available somewhere.