Was the Pz IV a good tank?

The improved Pz. IV could engage the T-34 on nearly equal terms and was superior to the U.S. Sherman tank in many respects. The Pz. IV was the only tank made by Germany throughout the course of the war, from 1939 to 1945.

Did Panzer IV have zimmerit?

Application of Zimmerit started in the fall of 1943. Different factories began applying Zimmerit at different times, with Tiger application beginning in August, and Pz Kpfw IV and Panther application beginning in September.

What type of suspension does the Panzer III AUSF B use?

Torsion-bar suspension
Panzer III

What is the difference between the Panzer 3 and 4?

It was originally designed for infantry support, while the similar Panzer III was to fight armoured fighting vehicles. However, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, the Panzer IV had more development potential, with a larger turret ring to mount more powerful guns, so the two switched roles.

Did all tigers have zimmerit?

There’s dated images of King Tigers built before September 1944 being used in very early 1945 with perfectly intact zimmerit. Again, looking at 503 which was the main unit to use them, they all had zimmerit and photos show that all their tanks during that era had it.

Are there any King Tiger tanks left?

The 68-tonne behemoth is one of only eight King Tiger tanks remaining from the roughly 490 built during World War Two.

Why were American tanks so bad in WW2?

American tanks in World War II were generally inferior to their German counterparts. The infantry wanted a tank that—no surprise—could support the infantry on the battlefield. Infantry generals favored a vehicle with a big gun that could sit still and take out enemy bunkers. The infantry walked into combat.

What was the Panzerbefehlswagen IV radio system?

It was introduced in Update 1.43. The Panzerbefehlswagen IV was a command vehicle based on the Panzer IV J medium tank, equipped with three radios – the FuG 8 and FuG 5 for communication with headquarters and with tanks and the FuG 7 for communication with aircraft.

How big is the turret on a Panzer IV ausf.j?

The turret of the Panzer IV Ausf. J was the same as that of the Ausf. H, with a turret ring diameter of 1.60 m. The only substantial modification was the adoption of the Nahverteidigungswaffe grenade launcher (close-in defense weapon) on the right side of the smoke extractor.

What was the purpose of the Panzer IV?

The Panzerbefehlswagen IV is a command tank variant of the Panzer IV. While nearly the same exterior wise, the inside has been refitted with new equipment to enhance communication, thus fighting is not its purpose role. About 105 Panzerbefehlswagen IV were made during the war, with 17 from the Panzer IV Ausf.

When did the Panzer IV F2 come out?

The Panzer IV Ausf. F2 was introduced in March 1942, armed with the 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/43 with a 3.22 m long barrel. The new variant proved to be very effective and able to face even the most armored Russian tanks, such as the T-34 and KV-1. After the production of only 179 units, the Ausf.