BERGEPANZER IV

BERGEPANZER IV
Image: Bergepanzer IV (World of Tanks)
YearOctober 1944
Vehicle TypeMedium Armoured Recovery Vehicle
Origin & DesignerGermany/Krupp
Numbers Produced36
Crew2 (Commander & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Bow)
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation[@elevation]
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried600 x 7.92mm
Height2.68m
Width2.88m
Length7.02m
Combat Weight20.000 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
Hull Compartment: None (Wood)
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]
NotesIn late 1944 the Panzer IV was chosen to be converted for Bergepanzers, these vehicles were designed in a similar way as the lighter Bergepanzer III and had their turrets removed and cranes added. They served until the end of the war.