Panther vs Bradley or LAV 25 would likely end poorly for the panther
Not saying that cache would not make for an interesting game, but...
The Panther gun is powerful, but the sights and turret drive (although excellent by WWII standards) would be obsolete and severely limit their ability against a modern AFV, even an IFV. The 25mm chain gun on a bradley or LAV-25 would defeat the armor on a Panther (I assume the 30mm on BMP-2 would as well?), and they are more likely to acquire the target espesically at night or reduced visibility conditions.
Yes, the gun on a panther would defeat the armor of the Bradley or LAV-25, but the comparitively low rate of fire would put them at a severe disadvantage.
If I had the panther, I think I'd ensure that rumors of the "Ghost of Guderian
and his panther" were hunting Soviets (or whoever) to cause fear and apprehension among the enemy.
The article dd not mention anything about ammo? Solid steel shot should not be that hard to manufacture, assuming you have powder. If he offered the panther to a German Militia, unit, he might be able to use the excess powder charges from artillery ammo for his powder, combined with machined steel shot.
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