| GENERAL
DATA |
| Formal Designation |
Panzerkampfwagen IV
Ausf. A (SdKfz 161) |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Krupp-Gruson |
| Production Quantity |
35 |
Production Period |
Oct. 1937- Mar. 1938 |
| Type |
Medium Tank |
Crew |
5 |
| Length /hull (m) |
5.6 |
Barrel Overhang (m) |
0 |
| Width (m) |
2.9 |
Height (m) |
2.65 |
| Combat Weight (kg) |
18400 |
Radio Equipment |
FuG5 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
75mm KwK37 L/24 |
Ammunition Carried |
122 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
Electric (360°) |
Elevation (degrees) |
-10° to +30° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
n.a. |
Sight |
TZF5b |
| Secondary Armament |
2 x 7.92mm MG34
(coaxial, bow) |
Ammunition Carried |
3000 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
Maybach HL108TR |
Track Links |
101/track |
| Type & Displacement |
V12, 10.8 liters |
Track Width |
38 cm |
| Horsepower (max.) |
250hp@3000rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
352 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
13.6 hp/t |
Ground Pressure |
9.2 psi |
| Gearbox |
5 forward, 1 reverse |
Ground Clearance (m) |
0.40 |
| Fuel |
Gasoline (Petrol) |
Turning Radius (m) |
5.92 |
| Range on/off road (km) |
150/100 |
Gradient (degrees) |
35° |
| Mileage (liters/100km) |
313 on road |
Vertical Obstacle (m) |
0.60 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) |
470 |
Fording (m) |
0.80 |
| Speed on/off road |
31/17 km/h |
Trench Crossing (m) |
2.30 |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
15mm@78° |
15mm@90° |
15mm@80° |
5mm@0° |
| Superstructure |
15mm@83° |
15mm@90° |
15mm@80° |
12mm@0-5° |
| Turret |
15mm@80° |
15mm@65° |
15mm@65-90° |
10mm@0-7° |
| Mantlet |
15mm@round |
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| REFERENCES |
| EGT, GT, P4V, P4IA |
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