Was the T-34 better than the Panzer?

German anti-tank capability German tank guns proved to be somewhat ineffective at greater range and within the lethality envelope of the F-34 tank gun used by the T-34 and KV-1. Generally, the T-34 outclassed the existing Panzer III and short-barreled Panzer IV medium tanks.

Was the Panzer 3 reliable?

The Panzer III’s strong, reliable and durable chassis was the basis for the turretless Sturmgeschütz III assault gun/tank destroyer, one of the most successful self-propelled guns of the war, as well as being the single most-produced German armoured fighting vehicle design of World War II.

What’s the difference between Panzer III and T-34?

I just came across this article, discussing the differences between T-34 and Panzer III. From what I know, T-34 was a Panzer killer. Germans had little chance against this machine. But this article is discussing limited maneuverability, and great reliability issues.

Which is better the Pz III or the T34?

The 1941 Pz III (Typically with a 50mm L42 but a lot had the 37mm) was undergunned to deal with a contemporary T34 and more so if facing a KV, they had a much better crew layout than the early T34. But Soviet tactics and training in 1941 were poor, while the Germans were at their peak and that counted for more than the gun vs armour match.

What was the difference between a Panzer IV and a Panzer III?

Unlike the Panzer IV, the Panzer III had no turret basket, merely a foot rest platform for the gunner. The Panzer III was intended as the primary battle tank of the German forces. However, when it initially met the KV-1 and T-34 tanks it proved to be inferior in both armour and gun power.

Is the T-34 tank a good tank?

T-34 is not very reliable, and since there were thousands of them on the battlefield, physically blocking German tanks is the way to go. Plus, tactically this can be a way to force the Germans out of the tank. Without looking up the numbers, I believe Soviets lost thousands of tanks in Kursk.