Panzer IV

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krupp, Vomag, Nibelungenwerk
Designer: Krupp
Designed: 1936
Entered service: 1939
Produced: 1936–1945
Units produced: 8,553
Status: Retired
Crew: 5

Overview

Panzer IV is a tank from Germany, made by Krupp, Vomag and Nibelungenwerk. It entered service in 1939; it was produced from 1936 to 1945; 8,553 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 75 mm. It is used or was used by Türkiye, Germany, Romania, Hungary and 5 other countries, and saw combat in the Yom Kippur War, the Six-Day War and World War II.

Armament

Main armament: 7.5 cm (2.95 in) KwK 40 L/48 main gun (87 rounds)
Caliber: 75 mm
Secondary armament: 2 × 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns (3,150 rounds)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 25 t
Length: 5.92 m
Width: 2.88 m
Height: 2.68 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Maybach HL120 TRM 12-cylinder petrol engine
Power: 220 kW
Road speed: 42 km/h
Off-road speed: 16 km/h
Operational range: 360 km
Fuel capacity: 750 l
Suspension: Leaf spring
Armour: Hull front: 80 mm (3.1 in); Hull side (upper and lower): 30 mm (1.2 in); Hull rear (upper and lower): 20 mm (0.79 in); Hull roof and floor: 10 mm (0.39 in)…

Variants

StuG IVJagdpanzer IVBrummbär (Sturmpanzer IV)

Weapons and ammunition on board

MG 34 7.92×57mm Mauser

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

World War II

Six-Day War Yom Kippur War

Operators

Sources

Wikipedia: Panzer IV, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.