Panzer Mark IV: the raw materials

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nebelwerferXXX

Panzer Mark IV: the raw materials

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The raw material used in one PzKpfw IV (without weapons, optical instruments or radio equipment) comprised
88,000 lb of steel
2.6 lb tin
430 lb copper
525 lb aluminum
140 lb lead
146 lb zinc
1/3 lb magnesium
256 lb rubber
nebelwerferXXX

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My 100th post:
How about the raw materials for the Panzer 'Maus' ?
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Multiply the above by 10? 20??
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Raw Materials Used in Production of Pz Kpfw III:
Steel...39,000 kgs
Tin...1.40 kgs
Copper...60.10 kgs
Aluminum...90.40 kgs
Lead...71.10 kgs
Zinc...49.10 kgs
Rubber...125 kgs
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