Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf.A
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Panzerkampfwagen
IV Ausf.A, Panzer IV Ausf.A, Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf.A (Sd.Kfz.161) |
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| Type | Medium Tank |
Radio Equipment | FuG 5 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Krupp-Grusonwerk
AG |
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| Crew | 5 |
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| Production Quantity | 35 |
Production Period | October 1937 - March 1938 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 17300 kg |
Ground pressure | 0.69 kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 5.92 m |
Length /hull | 5.92 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height over turret hatch | 2.68 m |
| Width | 2.83 m |
Ground clearance | 0.40 m |
| Fire height | 1.97 m |
Turret ring diameter | 1.60 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 75 mm KwK 37 L/24 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 122 |
| Traverse | 360° (manual & electric) |
Elevation | +20° to -10° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | TZF5b |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 3000 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: coaxial, bow (ball
mount Kugelbende 30) |
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| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Welding & bolting
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 14.5 mm / 78° |
14.5 mm / 90° |
14.5 mm / 80° |
5 mm / 0° |
| Superstructure | 14.5 mm
/ 83° |
14.5 mm
/ 90° |
14.5 mm
/ 80° |
10 mm /
0° (front) 10 mm / 5° (rear) |
| Turret | 20 mm / 80° |
20 mm / 65° |
20 mm / 90°, 65° |
10 mm / 7° (front) 10 mm / 0° (rear) |
| Mantlet | 30 mm /
round |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Maybach HL 108TR |
Type & Displacement | V12, 10.8L |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 250 hp to 3000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 14.45 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | ZF SSG 75 5 forward, 1 reverse |
Steering | Krupp-Wilson: clutch-brake, steering wheel and levers |
| Brakes | Mechanical, disc |
Fuel Capacity | 453 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Leaf spring |
Road wheels | 8 wheels, 2 dual/bogie, rubber edgings
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| Track return rollers | 4 doubles |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, 19 tooth |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, double, adjustable |
Shock absorbers | - |
| Track Type | Kgs 6110/380/120: Dual center guide, single pin, steel | ||
| Width | 380 mm |
Pitch | 120 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 101 |
Track ground contact | 3.72 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 30 km/h on road - 17 km/h off road |
Range | 150 km on road - 100 km off road |
| Mileage | 313 L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.30 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.60 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 0.80 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 5.92 m |
| Sources | |||
| Vehicles.com | TNT HS n°1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 | AFV Data Base (lost) |
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