Panther A early versus late

[Recon]

What are the differences between the a early and a late panther tanks?
Mike

[SableLiger]

Panzer V Panther Ausf.D, A, and G - Tank Encyclopedia (tanks-encyclopedia.com)

[paska]

[Armor_Buff]

This may also be of interest.

Panther A production is generally regarded as running from August 1943 to August 1944.

[jpwaller]

The main visible difference is the Kugelblende (Ball mount) MG versus the letterbox hatch.

[KGvonJaxx]

You also have some muffler configuration differences which are easy to research.