Prototype Information: PzKfw V Panther Ausf. A/Ausf. D Description: The Panther medium tank was developed at the same time as the Tiger heavy tank to address the shortcomings of the Panzer II and III. With its sloped armoured exterior surfaces and 75mm main gun, the Panther proved to be one of the best tanks of WWII after its 1943 introduction. The Ausf. A and Ausf. D versions are distinguished by having different turret cupolas and exhaust stacks, and the A has a hull mounted machine gun