Pz.Kpfw. II
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* Accurate L/112 cannon and acceptable reload time | * Accurate L/112 cannon and acceptable reload time | |||
* Good radio range | * Good radio range | |||
+ | * Acceptable armor against other auto-cannon guns | |||
+ | * Good tank for ambush and flanking actions | |||
+ | * Extremly good close combat tank | |||
|InTheGame_cons= | |InTheGame_cons= | |||
* Low top speed | * Low top speed | |||
* Somewhat low acceleration | * Somewhat low acceleration | |||
? | * Low penetration | + | * Low penetration at long range | |
* Unable to hit targets above 350m | * Unable to hit targets above 350m | |||
* Engine can take damage from frontal hits | * Engine can take damage from frontal hits | |||
+ | * Driver and Commanderer are easy to knock out | |||
+ | * Easy pray on longer distance | |||
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= |
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Pz.Kpfw. II
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3,000 Cost |
32568 HP Hit Points |
9.21/9.54.76/10.8 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner)
- Driver
- Loader (Radio Operator)
130160 hp Engine Power |
40/15 km/h Speed Limit |
3540 deg/s Traverse |
14.1233.61 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
30/15/1530/20/20 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR
AP/APCR Shells |
0/0
0/0 Shell Cost |
11/11/11/11/ HP Damage |
23/46/39/51/ mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
96.93 r/m Magazine-fed Gun ▲
118.34 Rate of Fire Magazine-fed Gun |
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Magazine-fed Gun
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64.79 Magazine-fed Gun
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Magazine-fed Gun
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54.01 Damage Per Minute Magazine-fed Gun
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m ▲
0.59 m With 50% Crew: 0.751 m ▲
0.45 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.573 m |
s 1.7 s 1.6 Aim time |
3944 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
520640 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 290 m 320 View Range |
m 310 m 310 Signal Range |
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The Pz.Kpfw. II is a German tier 2 light tank.
The last modification of the light Pz. II tank. The vehicle featured enhanced armor, the 2 cm KwK 38 gun and improved observation devices. A total of 524 vehicles were built from March 1941 through December 1942.
This tank combines good speed with excellent maneuverability, and boasts 30mm of armor on the front hull and turret. It's the only tank in the game that can only use auto-cannons. Its 2 cm Flak 38 L/112 auto-cannon can penetrate nearly every other vehicle at its tier or below, and well-aimed shots can penetrate most tier 3 tanks. As with most tanks of its tier, the Pz.Kpfw. II is easily upgradable and it's a tank that is a lot of fun to fight in, especially as the player's skills improve. A popular vehicle, you will doubtless face this tank many times on the battlefield.
The Pz.Kpfw. II leads to the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E, and the Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. G.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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II | Maybach HL 57 TR | 130 | 20 | 540 | 1120 | |
III | Maybach HL 62 TRM | 160 | 20 | 550 | 5000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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I | Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. A | 9.5 | 35 | B/2 | 2800 | 300 | |
II | Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. F | 10.8 | 40 | B/2 | 2900 | 600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Highest penetrating auto-cannon available at this tier
- Short aim time
- Good turret traverse speed
- Accurate L/112 cannon and acceptable reload time
- Good radio range
Cons:
- Low top speed
- Somewhat low acceleration
- Low penetration at long range
- Unable to hit targets above 350m
- Engine can take damage from frontal hits
Performance
This is a fun fighting tank. If you were using the Breda on the Leichttraktor then you should find this tank very similar. It can be very effective in urban environments or anywhere it can engage in short-range combat. At long range the auto-cannon is far less effective, as it has to re-aim after every two-shot burst. It carries a good amount of ammo though, so you can afford to utilize some "spray and pray" tactics. You should try to avoid Hotchkiss H35s unless you want to use premium shells. The Panzer II's frontal armour is above average and can easily deflect many shots from rivals that are using auto-cannons.
You don't need the added weight capacity from the suspension upgrade on this tank, but it adds 5 deg/s to traverse speed, so it's definitely worth getting.
Early Research
- Nothing carries over from the Leichttraktor.
- First research the 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 for faster rate of fire, aim time, and accuracy.
- You may want to continue on and get the 2 cm Flak 38 L/112, which features much improved penetration and accuracy.
- Next it's a toss-up between the engines and the suspension.
- Note that the turret upgrade also improves the reload time, in addition to increasing view range and hit points.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The Panzerkampfwagen II (Sd.Kfz.121) was larger than the Panzerkampfwagen I, but was still a light training tank. Due to the delays in production of the Panzerkampfwagen III and Panzerkampfwagen IV, the Panzer II entered combat service as a "stop-gap" vehicle for the expanding Panzertruppen. Similarly to the Panzerkampfwagen I, it did not prove very effective in combat, although it was the main battle tank of the Panzertruppen until 1940 and 1941.
Overall, the Panzerkampfwagen II was ineffective as a combat tank but was an important step in the development of more powerful panzers. When put in good hands, the Panzer II was a good light tank and an effective light reconnaissance vehicle that provided German designers and manufacturers with more tank building experience. As with any other panzer, its chassis became a base for the usual conversions, including the Marder II tank destroyer, Wespe self-propelled howitzers, and others. Additionally, other designs utilized the same components: the Flammpanzer II Flamingo/PzKpfw II(F) flamethrower tanks, the Schwimmpanzer II amphibious tank, and the Sturmpanzer II Bison self-propelled gun.