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PzKpfw IV Ausf. C
GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. C (SdKfz 161)
Manufacturer(s) Krupp-Gruson
Production Quantity 134 Production Period Sep.1938-Aug.1939
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 5.92 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.83 Height (m) 2.68
Combat Weight (kg) 19000 Radio Equipment FuG5
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK37 L/24 Ammunition Carried 80
Traverse (degrees) Electric (360°) Elevation (degrees) -10° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight TZF5b
Secondary Armament 1 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial) Ammunition Carried 2400
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL120TR or HL120TRM Track Links 101/track
Type & Displacement V12, 11.9 liters Track Width 38 cm
Horsepower (max.) 300hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 352 cm
Power/Weight Ratio 15.8 hp/t Ground Pressure 10.7 psi
Gearbox 6 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.40
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 5.92
Range on/off road (km) 200/130 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 235 on road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.60
Fuel Capacity (liters) 470 Fording (m) 0.80
Speed on/off road 40/20 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.30
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 30mm@78° 15mm@90° 15mm@80° 5mm@0°
Superstructure 30mm@83° 15mm@90° 15mm@80° 12mm@0-5°
Turret 30mm@80° 15mm@65° 15mm@66-90° 10mm@0-7°
Mantlet 30mm@round - - -
REFERENCES
EGT, GT, P4V, P4IA