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

PANZERKAMPFWAGEN Mk IV AUSF J (Sd.Kfz 161/2)
Image: Panzer Mk IV Ausf J
YearJune 1944
Vehicle TypeMedium Battle Tank
Origin & DesignerGermany/Nibelungenwerke
Numbers Produced1.758
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 ArmamentSecondary Armament: 2 x 7.92mm MG34s (Coaxial & Bow)
Nahverteidigungswaffe Close Defense System
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried87 x 75mm + 3.150 x 7.92mm
Height2.68m
Width2.88m
Length7.02m
Combat Weight25.000 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: 12mm
Hull Bottom: 10mm
Gun Mantle: 50mm
Turret Front: 50mm
Turret Sides: 30mm
Turret Rear: 30mm
Turret Top: 18mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TRM112 (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range320 km
Maximum Cross Country Range210 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 J was the last in the line of mark IV and had various modifications and changes. The most important was the omission of the engine which gave the turret power traverse, this was now done by hand. Extra armour was given to the turret roof and a Nahverteidigungswaffe (smoke discharger and close defense mortar) was added. The running gear had only three return rollers on each side and various pistol ports and vision ports were also omitted. The Skirt Armour was replaced by wire mesh Schürzen. The Ausf J saw action on every major front from mid-1944 to the end of the war.