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Marten III M (75mm Tank Hunter), Germany.
Initial production 1943.
The Marten III M was the final version of the Marten series of tank hunters. It sported the excellent Pak 40/3 75mm antitank gun, mounted on a reliable Czech 38(t) chassis. The crew of our was better protected in the M's four-sided fighting compartment than in earlier versions of the Marten. The M could move a little faster than its predecessors, with a maximum road speed of 29mph, and a maximum cross-country speed of 11-12 mph. Its cruising range on roads was 124 miles, while cross country it could travel 87 miles before refueling. The Martin III M fought well on all fronts till the end o the war. This particular vehicle was captured in Tunisia. |