Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf.J
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Panzerkampfwagen
IV Ausf.J, Panzer IV Ausf.J, Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf.J (Sd.Kfz.161/2) |
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| Type | Medium Tank |
Radio Equipment | FuG 5 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Vogtlaendische
Maschinenfabrik AG (Vomag), Nibelungenwerke GmbH |
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| Crew | 5 |
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| Production Quantity | 1758 |
Production Period | June 1944 - March 1945 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 25000 kg |
Ground pressure | 0.89 kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 7.02 m |
Length /hull | 5.92 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 1.10 m |
Height over turret hatch | 2.68 m |
| Width | 2.88 m, 3.33 m * |
Ground clearance | 0.40 m |
| Fire height | 1.97 m |
Turret ring diameter | 1.60 m |
(*) with Schürzen (armored skirts)
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 75 mm KwK 40 L/48 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 87 |
| Traverse | 360° (manual) |
Elevation | +20° to -8° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | TZF5f/1 |
| Secondary Armament | 3 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 3150 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: coaxial, bow (ball
mount ), ring mount on the commander's cupola (AA) |
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| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Welding & bolting
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 80 mm / 76° |
30 mm / 90° |
20 mm / 78° |
10 mm / 0° |
| Superstructure | 80 mm /
80° |
30 mm /
90° |
20 mm /
81° |
12 mm /
0° (front) 12 mm / 5° (rear) |
| Turret | 50 mm / 79° |
30 mm / 64° |
30 mm / 75° |
15 mm / 6° (front) 15 mm / 0° (rear) |
| Mantlet | 50 mm /
90, 60° |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Maybach HL 120TR 112 |
Type & Displacement | V12, 10.9L |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 300 hp to 3000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 11.5 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | ZF SSG 77 6 forward, 1 reverse |
Steering | Krupp-Wilson: clutch-brake, steering wheel and levers |
| Brakes | Mechanical, disc |
Fuel Capacity | 680 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Leaf spring |
Road wheels | 8 wheels, 2 dual/bogie, rubber edgings
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| Track return rollers | 3-4 doubles |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, 19 tooth |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, double, adjustable |
Shock absorbers | - |
| Track Type | Kgs 61/400/120: Dual center guide, single pin, /steel | ||
| Width | 400 mm |
Pitch | 120 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 99 |
Track ground contact | 3.52 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 38 km/h on road - 16 km/h off road |
Range | 322 km on road - 210 km off road |
| Mileage | 235 L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.20 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.60 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1.20 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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Drawings |
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