E 25

Intro The E 25 was a proposed German tank destroyer from the Entwicklung (E) series, a late World War II project intended to streamline and modernize German armored vehicle production. While the E-series tanks never entered full-scale production, they represent an interesting "what-if" scenario in military vehicle development. Here's a detailed breakdown of the E 25: --- ? Overview Name: E 25 (Entwicklung 25) Type: Tank Destroyer Country: Nazi Germany Era: Late WWII (design phase only, around 1944–1945) Status: Prototype/Blueprint stage (never produced) --- ? Development Context The Entwicklung series (E-10, E-25, E-50, E-75, E-100) aimed to replace the increasingly complex and maintenance-heavy array of German armored vehicles. E 25 was intended to replace earlier tank destroyers like the Jagdpanzer IV and Hetzer. Designed for improved mobility, simpler production, and easier maintenance. --- ? Design Specifications (Proposed) Feature Specification (Estimated) Weight ~25–30 tons Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) Armor 30–60 mm sloped armor Armament 75 mm or 88 mm gun (likely the Pak 42 L/70) Engine Maybach HL 230 (or similar), ~400–500 hp Speed ~65 km/h (very fast for a tank destroyer) Suspension Torsion bar Dimensions Comparable to Jagdpanzer IV --- ? Features Low Profile: Like other tank destroyers, the E 25 was designed to be hard to detect and hit. Fast & Maneuverable: Prioritized speed and maneuverability to outflank heavier vehicles. Standardization: Part of Germany's push to standardize parts across vehicles, reducing logistical burden. --- ? Operational History Never built: The E 25 never made it past the design/prototype stage due to the collapse of Nazi Germany. Influence: It remains a subject of interest for historians, modelers, and in games like World of Tanks and War Thunder. --- ? E 25 in Games (not historical, but popular) World of Tanks (WoT): The E 25 is featured as a premium tank destroyer, known for: