| 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 (L/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 | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, GT, P4V, P4IA |
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