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                P.K.A. 
                Ausf K Konrad  
              As 
                the PKA G improved on the PKA H-series, the PKA K improved on 
                the Gustav. In order to increase the head protection over the 
                older PKA H, the upper half of the Gustav canopy was fitted with 
                an armoured covering and the lower canopy armoured folding was 
                changed slightly. This resulted in more protection for the pilot 
                and was very popular with ground troops using the suit. However, 
                the Gustav was not such a hit with the air force as the additional 
                protection came at a loss in visibility for the pilot, especially 
                when attached to the PK43. Because of this, the Konrad canopy 
                was remodelled to allow for greater visibility, but at the same 
                time, the thickness of the canopy was increased to allow for the 
                same amount of protection for the pilot. In addition, extra armour 
                was added to the hips of the suit.  
               All 
                this additional armour did increase the weight of the suit however, 
                thus even with a slightly more powerful engine, the ground speed 
                did decrease.  
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                  Niebelungen 
                    Armored Wepon Factory | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  53,011 
                    -  | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  1 | 
                 
                 
                  
                   | 
                  0.53 
                    tons | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  1.05 
                    m | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  1.02 
                    m | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  2.10 
                    m | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  Maybach 
                    590 TRMnb | 
                 
                 
                  
                   | 
                  48 
                    kph | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  215 
                    km | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  FuG43/c | 
                 
                 
                  
                   | 
                  KgZF4/c | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  High 
                    Power Laser PWM.41/Kz | 
                 
                 
                  
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                  10 
                    mm special surface hardened armour 
                    12 mm special heatproof ceramic armour | 
                 
               
                
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