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However, soviet vehicles such as the Su-85 and T34-85 remain a large threat on the battlefield. As they can penetrate your frontal armour with relative ease. The same applies for the IS-2 and ISU-152. But they will nearly almost always penetrate the armour and do even more damage. If you see an IS-2 or ISU-152 equipped Soviet commander, be wary of your Panthers, as they will often be targeted.
 
However, soviet vehicles such as the Su-85 and T34-85 remain a large threat on the battlefield. As they can penetrate your frontal armour with relative ease. The same applies for the IS-2 and ISU-152. But they will nearly almost always penetrate the armour and do even more damage. If you see an IS-2 or ISU-152 equipped Soviet commander, be wary of your Panthers, as they will often be targeted.
   
Most other vehicles will easily fall victim to your Panthers, but some should still be watched for. The American M36 and M10 tank destroyers have good range and relatively good penetration , making them threats to your Panther. A pack of M10's will quickly overwhelm a lone panther and you will most likely lose the tank. The M26 Pershing poses a great threat too, as its 90mm gun will slice into your tank like a knife through hot butter. Not to mention the Pershings strong armour, preventing much damage being returned. Some British tanks pose an immediate threat to Panthers : The Sherman Firefly, Churchill Mk.7 and the Comet. Both the firefly and comet are equipped with 17 pounder guns and the churchil with a high velocity 75mm gun, both of which can penetrate the frontal armour most of the time.
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Most other vehicles will easily fall victim to your Panthers, but some should still be watched for. The American M36 and M10 tank destroyers have good range and relatively good penetration , making them threats to your Panther. A pack of M10's will quickly overwhelm a lone panther and you will most likely lose the tank. The M26 Pershing poses a great threat too, as its 90mm gun will slice into your tank like hot knife through butter. Not to mention the Pershings strong armour, preventing much damage being returned. Some British tanks pose an immediate threat to Panthers : The Sherman Firefly, Churchill Mk.7 and the Comet. Both the firefly and comet are equipped with 17 pounder guns and the churchil with a high velocity 75mm gun, both of which can penetrate the frontal armour most of the time.
   
 
==Tactics ,Strategies and Upgrades==
 
==Tactics ,Strategies and Upgrades==

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Panther PzKpfw V Medium Tank COH2 Ostheer
Panther PzKpfw V
Panther01 CoH2
Role Medium Tank
Unit Cost 490Icon Manpower Small 490 175Icon Fuel Small 175 16Icon PopCap Small 16
Upkeep per Minute ?Icon Manpower Small ?
Produced By Heavy Panzer Korps
Primary armament 75mm KwK 42
Secondary armament 2x 7.92mm MG 34
Health 800Icon Health Small 800
Armor Front: 320
Rear: 110
Max. Speed 6.6m p/s
Abilities (2)
Prioritize Vehicles
  • Activation: Toggle ability

Blitzkrieg Tactics

  • Activation: Direct
  • Duration: 15
  • Cooldown: 35 seconds
Upgrades (1)
Pintle-mounted MG42
  • Requires: Friendly territory
  • Cost: 50Icon Munitions Small 50
  • Upgrade time: 45 seconds

The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther , was a German medium tank used during the second world war. First used in 1943 at the Battle Of Kursk , it was designed as a direct counter to the Soviet T34. Equipped with a 7.5cm Kwk 42 (L/70) gun and sloped armour , a first for German tanks , making it a formidable foe on the battlefield. The Panther we see in game for the Wehrmacht is the Panther A variant.

Obtaining and Threats

The Panther tank is accessible to Wehrmacht forces by first upgrading to Battle Phase 3 ( 100 manpower, 45 fuel ) and then constructing a Heavy Panzer Korps ( Building cost: 260 manpower, 75 fuel ). On the field, the Panther wields similar mobility to that of the Panzer 4, but with increased armour and a more powerful gun. Whilst the tank has stronger armour, the sides and rear are still vulnerable. Meaning t34's can still damage you if they successfully flank your Panther.

However, soviet vehicles such as the Su-85 and T34-85 remain a large threat on the battlefield. As they can penetrate your frontal armour with relative ease. The same applies for the IS-2 and ISU-152. But they will nearly almost always penetrate the armour and do even more damage. If you see an IS-2 or ISU-152 equipped Soviet commander, be wary of your Panthers, as they will often be targeted.

Most other vehicles will easily fall victim to your Panthers, but some should still be watched for. The American M36 and M10 tank destroyers have good range and relatively good penetration , making them threats to your Panther. A pack of M10's will quickly overwhelm a lone panther and you will most likely lose the tank. The M26 Pershing poses a great threat too, as its 90mm gun will slice into your tank like hot knife through butter. Not to mention the Pershings strong armour, preventing much damage being returned. Some British tanks pose an immediate threat to Panthers : The Sherman Firefly, Churchill Mk.7 and the Comet. Both the firefly and comet are equipped with 17 pounder guns and the churchil with a high velocity 75mm gun, both of which can penetrate the frontal armour most of the time.

Tactics ,Strategies and Upgrades

The panther is an excellent tank on its own, being able to handle medium and light tanks woth relative ease, Heavier or more advanced tanks pose a greater challenge. Placing panthers in groups of 2 or 3 are vicious, and can force retreats and kill tanks quickly. The downside to this is that Panthers are expensive, and losing your pack will hurt. If your team has a tiger on the field, supporting it with Panthers works well, preventing the Tiger form being rushed. If you are short of fuel, but still have relatively good munitions, use infantry to bolster your attacks. Panzer Grenadiers armed with Panzerschreck's are a good choice, as they provide good AT whilst still holding a good infantry role. Better still is you have them pre made and vetted before you roll out your armour.

If you find you cannot support your Panther with infantry , upgrading to have a Pintle mounted MG42 is an effective means of dealing with infantry. However don't expect miracles , blobs will overwhelm a lone Mg42 armed panther and if armed with AT , will likely destroy it.

Overall , the Panther possesses strong armor , firepower and mobility. It can deal with all armored threats if micro managed properly. But will struggle with Infantry and At guns. Losing your panther will come at a price too , as it isn't cheap.