| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal Designation | Panzer IV/70(V) (SdKfz 162/1), Panzerwagen 604/10, Gerat 559 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Vomag | ||
| Production Quantity | 930 | Production Period | Aug.1944-Mar.1945 |
| Type | Tank Destroyer | Crew | 4 |
| Length /hull (m) | 8.5 | Barrel Overhang (m) | 2.99 |
| Width (m) | 3.17 | Height (m) | 1.85 |
| Combat Weight (kg) | 25800 | Radio Equipment | FuG Spr f |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 75mm PaK42 L/70 | Ammunition Carried | 55 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (10° L - 10° R) | Elevation (degrees) | -5° to +15° |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | SflZF |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x 7.92mm MG42 (loose) | Ammunition Carried | 600 |
| 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 | 357 cm |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 11.6 hp/t | Ground Pressure | 12.8 psi |
| Gearbox | 6 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance (m) | 0.40 |
| Fuel | Gasoline (Petrol) | Turning Radius (m) | 5.92 |
| Range on/off road (km) | 210/130 | Gradient (degrees) | 30° |
| Mileage (L/100km) | 220 on/360 off road | Vertical Obstacle (m) | 0.60 |
| Fuel Capacity (liters) | 470 | Fording (m) | 1.00 |
| Speed on/off road | 35/16 km/h | Trench Crossing (m) | 2.20 |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 50mm @35°(lower) | 30mm @90° | 20mm @81°(lower) | 12+10mm or 10mm @0° |
| 80mm @45°(upper) | 20mm @79°(upper) | |||
| Superstructure | 80mm @40° | 40mm @60° | 20mm @55° | 20mm @0° |
| Mantlet | 80mm @Saukopf | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| EGT, P4V, BP30, GT |
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