PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF C (Sd.Kfz 161)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF C (Sd.Kfz 161)
Image: Panzer Mk. IV Ausf C (Bundesarchiv Bild-183-JO8365)
YearSeptember 1938
Vehicle TypeInfantry Support Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Krupp-Gruson
Numbers Produced134
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 Weight19.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
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 or TRM (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 Speed20 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Panzer Mk. IV Ausf C was similar to the Ausf B with a few minor modifications, they too like the Ausf B received extra armoured plates which were bolted on to the hull. It saw service in Poland, Holland, Belgium, France, the Balkans and Russia.