Rotgeheiman combat vehicles

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The Rotgeheiman Verteidigungsstaffel and other branches of service use an extensive variety of combat vehicles. This article is a summary of those vehicles.

Tanks

PzKpfw XI Panthera

The PzKpfw XI Panthera the main battle tank of the Rotgeheiman military. It entered production in 1910 and so far over 2,500 have been manufactured. The main armament is the 105 mm KwK L/68, of which it carries 55 rounds. The secondary armament consists of three MG-22 machine guns (one coaxial, another two on the turret).
Variants:

  • Bergepanthera = an armored recovery vehicle that utilizes the chassis of the Panthera. It comes fitted with heavy-duty recovery equipment, but also has a single MG-22 for defensive purposes. It is unknown how many have been produced.

PzKpfw XI Ausf. B Königspanthera

The Königspanthera is a heavier version of the Panthera, instead mounted with the 128 mm KwK L/68, along with suspension and engine improvements to compensate for the heavier armor. It is available in limited quantities.

Assault Guns and Artillery

StuG VI Sturmi

The StuG VI Sturmi is the standard assault used for close infantry support.
Variants:

  • StuG VI Ausf. A = version produced in the highest quantity, numbering about 4,000. It is armed with a 75 mm StuK L/24, with the secondary armament consisting of two MG-22 machine guns.
  • StuG VI Ausf. B = a heavier version of the Ausf. A, it is armed with a 105 mm StuK L/28 cannon and thicker armor. Production runs at around 3,000. The secondary armament, like with the Ausf. A, is two MG-22 machine guns.

G.W. Puma

The G.W. Puma is the standard self-propelled artillery gun in service in the military. It is armed with a 150 mm sFH 14 L/40 and two MG-22 machine guns for close defense. About 1,000 have been produced.

G.W. Kuguar

The G.W. Kuguar is the heaviest self-propelled artillery gun in service. It has a 210 mm SFH 18/1 mounted, along with two MG-22 machine guns. About 800 have been produced.

Armored Cars

LPSpäh 222

The LPSpäh 222 is the main reconnaissance vehicle in service. The main armament is its 25 mm KwK L/55 chaingun, while it also has two MG-22 machine guns as well for close defense. About 1,000 have been made since 1905.

Infantry Fighting Vehicles

SPZ 251

The SPZ 251 is an infantry fighting vehicle primarily designed to transport troops into battle while simultaneously possessing the armament necessary to assist those troops in battle. The SPZ 251 is capable of transporting twelve combat-ready soldiers into battle. The standard version is armed with a 30 mm KwK L/55 chaingun, along with two MG-22 machine guns.
Variants:

  • SPZ 251/1 = the standard version with the equipment stated above.
  • SPZ 251/2 = communications vehicle fitted with extra radio equipment for command use. Does not have the 30 mm chaingun, but still carries the two MG-22 machine guns.
  • SPZ 251/3 = assault engineer vehicle equipped with fittings to carry assault bridge ramps on the sides. Does not have the chaingun, but still carries the MG-22 machine guns.