Panzer IV (PzKpfw IV) Medium Tank

Overview

Official Name: Panzerkampfwagen IV (Panzer IV)
Year of Production: 1937
Years Active: 1937-1950s
Range of Productive Years: 1937-1945
Country of Origin: Nazi Germany
Total Number Manufactured: Around 8,500
Interesting Fact/Detail: The Panzer IV was the most widely manufactured and deployed German tank of the Second World War. It played a fundamental role throughout the entire conflict and was constantly upgraded to meet new challenges on the battlefield.
Weapon Information: Initially equipped with a short-barreled 75mm KwK 37 L/24 gun, later models (such as the Ausf. F2 and G) featured the long-barreled 75mm KwK 40 L/43 or L/48 gun. It also had two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns.
Prominent Wars Participated In: World War II, serving on all European and North African fronts where Germany was involved.
Prominent Battles: Involved in numerous key battles including the Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, North African Campaign, and the Eastern Front.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio operator)
Weight: 25 tons (early models) to 28 tons (later models)
Horsepower: 300 hp (early models) to 350 hp (later models)
Maximum Speed: 40 km/h