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PzKpfw IV Ausf. F
GENERAL DATA
Formal Designation Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F (SdKfz 161)
Manufacturer(s) Krupp-Gruson, Vomag, Nibelungenwerke
Production Quantity 462 Production Period Apr. 1941-Mar. 1942
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 5.92 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.88 Height (m) 2.68
Combat Weight (kg) 22300 Radio Equipment FuG5
FIREPOWER
Primary Armament 75mm KwK 37 L/24 Ammunition Carried 80
Traverse (degrees) Electric (360°) Elevation (degrees) -8° to +20°
Traverse speed (360°) n.a. Sight TFZ5b
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) Ammunition Carried 3192
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach HL120TRM Track Links 99/track
Type & Displacement V12, 11.9 liters Track Width 40 cm
Horsepower (max.) 300hp@3000rpm Track Ground Contact 352 cm
Power/Weight Ratio 13.5 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 11.5 psi
Gearbox 6 forward, 1 reverse Ground Clearance (m) 0.4
Fuel Gasoline (Petrol) Turning Radius (m) 5.92
Range on/off road (km) 200/130 Gradient (degrees) 30°
Mileage (liters/100km) 250 on/350 off road Vertical Obstacle (m) 0.6
Fuel Capacity (liters) 470 (3 tanks) Fording (m) 1.0
Speed on/off road 42/20 km/h Trench Crossing (m) 2.3
ARMOR PROTECTION
Armor Detail Front Side Rear Top/Bottom
Hull 50mm@78° 30mm@90° 20mm@81° 10mm@0°
Superstructure 50mm@80° 30mm@90° 20mm@78° 12mm@0-5°
Turret 50mm@79° 30mm@64° 30mm@74° 10mm@0-7°
Mantlet 50mm@60-90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
PzKpfw IV Ausf. F Profile -- Click Here! Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F (Sd.Kfz. 161) by Anon
REFERENCES
EGT, GT, P4V, P4IA