Panzer IV - Wikipedia
WEBThe Panzerkampfwagen IV (Pz.Kpfw. IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, is a German medium tank developed in the late 1930s and used extensively during the Second World War. Its ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz. 161.
Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.A - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBApr 6, 2020 · The Panzer IV Ausf.A armor was designed primarily to provide protection from 7.92 mm armor piercing bullets usually fired from anti-tank rifles. The anti-tank rifles were a typical infantry weapon to fight tanks in the thirties and in the earliest stages of the war.
Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBJun 4, 2022 · The introduction of the longer 7.5 cm gun-armed Panzer IV Ausf.G changed the role of the Panzer IV tank-type significantly within the German Wehrmacht. The 7.5 cm L/43 guns were more than capable of dealing with most tanks on the battlefield in 1942.
Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.G - Tank Encyclopedia
WEBJan 1, 2022 · The Panzer IV Ausf.G was slowly introduced during 1942 and saw extensive combat during this and the following year. Sadly, after 1943, with the introduction of the Ausf.H and later the Ausf.J, the tracking of their combat operations becomes a bit tricky.
German Panzer IV – Workhorse of the Wehrmacht in Photos
WEBSep 8, 2018 · The German Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank, abbreviated PzKpfw IV, Pz. IV, or T-IV, was created by Friedrich Krupp AG. Production started in 1937 and continued until the very end of the Second World War. The Pz. IV became one of the most mass-produced Wehrmacht tanks, with 8,686 units built.
Panzer IV - The Tank Museum
WEBThe Panzer IV could well be described as the workhorse of the German Panzer arm. Classed originally as a close-support tank for panzer regiments its short, stubby 75mm gun fired high explosive and smoke rounds as required.
Panzerkampfwagen IV - tank-afv.com
WEBPanzerbefehlswagen IV. The command version, equipped with a powerful set of radios, complete electrical equipment and corresponding wiring. These tanks were used to coordinate artillery support, infantry, as well as air support with Panzerdivisions.
Panzer IV Medium Tank - HistoryOfWar.org
WEBJul 25, 2008 · The Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf F2 saw the biggest change in the design of the Panzer IV when the short 75mm howitzer was replaced by the 7.5cm KwK40 L/43 anti-tank gun. This turned the Panzer IV from a close support tank into the best main battle tank in the German army.
Early Combat Role of the Panzerkampfwagen IV - Panzerworld
WEBJun 5, 2024 · The Pz.Kpf.Wg.IV (7,5 cm) uses its 75 mm gun against especially important targets, and supports the attack of the other tanks by shooting over or between them. One of the roles of the Panzerkampfwagen IV is stated to be that of support. However, like the Panzerkampfwagen III, this role is described as support for the other tanks.
Military Vehicle Spotlight: WWII German Panzer IV, Ausf. J
WEBAug 28, 2018 · The Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank to have been produced continuously throughout the whole of World War II, going through several upgrades and improvements along the way. The Ausf. J was the last version to enter production before the end of WWII.
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