PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF H (Sd.Kfz 161/2)

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF H (Sd.Kfz 161/2)
Image: Panzer Mk. IV Ausf H (Bundesarchiv Bild-1011-297-1722-24)
YearApril 1943
Vehicle TypeMedium Battle Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Krupp-Gruson, Vomag & Nibelungenwerke
Numbers Produced3.774
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/48 KwK 40 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-8° to +20°
Turret Traverse360° (Electric)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTZF-5f/1
Secondary Armament2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried97 x 75mm + 3.150 x 7.92mm
Height2.68m
Width2.88m
Length7.02m
Combat Weight26.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.40m
Fording Depth1.20m
Trench Crossing2.20m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 80mm
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 20mm
Hull Top: 15mm
Hull Bottom: 10mm
Gun Mantle: 50mm
Turret Front: 50mm
Turret Sides: 30mm
Turret Rear: 30mm
Turret Top: 15mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TRM (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 Speed16 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Panzer Mk. IV Ausf H was the most produced model of the mark IV series with 3.774 produced in around fifteen months. It was continually improved with minor changes being added the months went by. The most important modifications were extra armour, transmission, air filters, idlers, steel return rollers and MG mount added to the cupola. It was also fitted with Skirt Armour (Schürzen) for protection against hollow charge weapons and side vision pots were omitted. It was widely used in France, Italy and on the eastern front.