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PzKpfw IV Ausf. D

GENERAL DATA
Formal Desig­nation Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D (SdKfz 161)
Manufac­turer(s) Krupp-Gruson
Production Quantity 229 Production Period Oct. 1939-May 1941
Type Medium Tank Crew 5
Length /hull (m) 5.92 Barrel Overhang (m) 0
Width (m) 2.84 Height (m) 2.68
Combat Weight (kg) 20000 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 TZF5b
Secondary Armament 2 x 7.92mm MG34 (coaxial, bow) Ammu­nition Carried 2700
MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS
Engine Make & Model Maybach 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 15.0 hp/tonne Ground Pressure 11.2 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 (L/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 30mm @78° 20mm @90° 20mm @80° 10mm @0°
Super­structure 30mm @83° 20mm @90° 20mm @81° 12mm @0-6°
Turret 30mm @80° 20mm @65° 20mm @66-90° 10mm @0-7°
Mantlet 35mm @61-90° - - -
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES
Profile Drawing Available Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D (Sd.Kfz. 161)
REFERENCES
EGT, GT, P4V, P4IA

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