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Panzers (German tanks) of World War II.
The Pz. I was a light tank designed primarily as a training vehicle. Regarding its armament and protection, it featured the following specifications:
- Armament: It was equipped with two 7.92-mm machine guns mounted on its turret.1
- Armour: It was lightly protected by armour that was 15 mm thick.1
Due to these light specifications, the tank was eventually rendered obsolete for combat roles other than reconnaissance as the war progressed.1