PANZERKAMPWAGEN IV/70(A)

PANZERKAMPWAGEN IV/70(A)
Image: Panzerkampwagen IV/70(A) (World of Tanks)
YearAugust 1944
Vehicle TypeMedium Tank Destroyer
Origin & DesignerGermany/Nibelungenwerke
Numbers Produced278
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament75mm L/70 PaK 42 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +15°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse10° Left & Right (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightSflZF
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (No Mount)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried55 x 75mm & 1.200 x 7.92mm
Height2.35m
Width2.88m
Length8.44m
Combat Weight28.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth1.0m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG5
ArmourHull Front: 80mm
Hull Sides: 40mm
Hull Rear: 20mm
Hull Top: 10mm
Hull Bottom: 10mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 80mm (Saukopf)
Front: 80mm
Sides: 30mm
Rear: 20mm
Top: 20mm
EngineMaybach HL 120 TRM or TRM 112 (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range210 km
Maximum Cross Country Range130 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed38 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed18 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Panzer IV/70 (A) was another variation of the Jadgpanzer IV. It had a similar chassis to a standard Panzer Mk. IV and mounted the 75mm PaK 42. Its armour was similar to the Panzer IV/70 (V). The Panzer IV/70 (A) mainly served on the eastern front, with a few seeing action in France and Italy.