The «Panzer I» PVC patch

Panzer I – Germany's First Mass-Produced Tank.

The Panzerkampfwagen I (PzKpfw I), commonly known as Panzer I, was the first mass-produced tank of NS Germany. Though it was originally intended as a training vehicle, it was used extensively in early WWII campaigns due to the lack of more powerful tanks.

Basic Overview

• Full name: Panzerkampfwagen I 

• Type: Light tank

• Production period: 1934–1937

• Units produced: Around 1,900 units

• Crew: 2 (driver and commander/gunner)

• Strategic Role Originally designed as a training tank, not for frontline combat. Played a crucial role in training crews and testing Germany's tank doctrines, laying the groundwork for more advanced models like the Panzer III, IV, Panther, and Tiger. Though underpowered, it was key in early German victories through fast, coordinated Blitzkrieg tactics.