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 |
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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 |
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48
kph |
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215
km |
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FuG43/c |
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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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