PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 161)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 161)
Image: Panzer Mk IV Ausf B
YearApril 1938
Vehicle TypeInfantry Support Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Krupp-Gruson
Numbers Produced42
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/24 KwK 37 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Electric)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-5b
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried80 x 75mm + 2.400 x 7.92mm
Height2.68m
Width2.83m
Length5.92m
Combat Weight18.800 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability0.60m
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 12mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Mantle: 30mm
Turret Front: 30mm
Turret Sides: 15mm
Turret Rear: 15mm
Turret Top: 10mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TR (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range200 km
Maximum Cross Country Range130 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Panzer Mk. IV Ausf B was built in slightly larger numbers than the Ausf A, improvements were made with a larger engine, new transmission, new cupola and improved armour protection. It had the same armament to the Ausf A and was used in a similar role. After the campaign in the west some received extra armoured plates which were bolted on to the hull. It saw action in Poland, Holland, Belgium, France, the Balkans and Russia.