Rheinmetall Skorpion

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Skorpion
Development of the second series of self-propelled guns on the basis of the Panther tank was started by the Rheinmetall company in January 1943. The design plans for the 12,8 cm Skorpion were completed on April 2, 1943. Existed only in blueprints.

12,8 cm Kanone 43 L/55

Fu.Spr.Ger. "f" A

Maybach HL 210 TRM P30

Rheinmetall 12,8 cm K 43 Skorpion

Shell Types:

AP
APCR
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition30 (rounds)
Caliber128 (mm)
Damage490 / 490 / 630 (HP)
Penetration246 / 311 / 65 (mm)
Rate of Fire4.92 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute2410 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading12.20 (s)
Aiming Time2.10 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.30 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit38.23 / 45.00 (t)
Engine Power650 (h.p.)
Specific Power17.00 (h.p./t)
Top Speed60 (km/h)
Reverse Speed20 (km/h)
Traverse Speed30 (deg/s)
Gun Traverse Speed18 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1150 (HP)
Hull Armor30 / 16 / 20 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range360 (m)
Signal Range700 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander(Loader)
Radio Operator
Driver
Gunner