The Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. C is a German tier 3 light tank.

The initial order for this tank was placed in 1939. It was originally conceived as a high-speed reconaissance tank for airborne units. Mass production started at the beginning of 1942. In early 1943 two vehicles were deployed with the 1st Tank Division. Another 38 vehicles were deployed with the 58th Reserve Tank Corps in the summer of 1944.

The Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. C became very popular quickly after its release in-game, and with good reason.

It is extremely fast (highest top speed in the game) and highly maneuverable, rivaling even the Soviet T-50-2. It sports sloped 30mm armor on its front and is relatively well-armored for its tier. Lower-tier tanks and machine guns will have difficulty penetrating its armor and an even harder time hitting one at full speed. Its top gun, the 7.92 mm Mauser, is a rapid-firing machine gun that holds 5 8-round bursts in its drum, meaning it fires 40 rapid shots before reloading with a good ~350 damage potential. Despite its relatively low penetration, the 7.92 mm gun can easily take out full-health tier 2-3 tanks within seconds with shots to spare. The Pz.Kpfw I Ausf. C also has great gun elevation arc angles which assist with using cover and firing on the move. The formidable burst damage potential and high maneuverability make this tank one of the best flankers and run-and-gun drive-by vehicles; it's great for its tier and a fun tank to play.


The Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. C leads to the Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs.

Tier III

Hit Points 210 HP

Weight/Load Limit 7.64 / 8.0 t

Price 45,800


Crew 1.Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator, Loader)
2.Driver



Mobility

Engine Power 150 h.p.

Speed Limit 79 km/h

Traverse Speed 44 deg/sec

Turret Traverse Speed 42 deg/sec


Armor

Hull Armor (mm) front 30
sides 20
rear 20


Turret Armor (mm) front 14
sides 13
rear 13



Armament

Gun 2 cm KwK 38 L/55

Ammunition 260 pcs

Damage 8-14 HP

Armor Penetration 17-29 mm

Rate of Fire 131.39 rounds/min


View Range 320 m


Signal Range 310 m

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