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The development of this tank began in the mid-thirties, leading to the first model, the Panzer IV Ausf. The Durchbruchwagen I's general shape and suspension resembled the Panzer III, while the turret resembled the early Panzer IV C turret with the short-barrelled 7.5 cm L/24 cannon. Randy, Panzerfabrik. This radio was mounted just above the transmission. The Panzer IV was the only medium tank to remain in production from before World War II until 1945. During the early development of the Panzer IV, no one involved in the program knew that this vehicle, designed to serve as a support Panzer, would become the Wehrmacht’s backbone for a good deal of the war. This offering from MiniArt, is one of their Panzer IV releases in 1/35thscale with interior. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. For this reason, the commander was provided with a cupola that had an all-around view and was tasked with directing the whole crew. A, an auxiliary DKW gasoline engine was provided to power the electric engine that was used to traverse the turret. In early 1941, around 10 Panzer IV Ausf. Post May 26, 2020 #1 2020-05-26T14:01. The remaining four chassis were to be converted to Bruckenleger IVc bridge carriers and two were tested with a new experimental suspension. As expected they will release interior kit. The turret was, from March 1941 on, provided with a large stowage box mounted on its rear. T-4 (Panzer IV H) in Romanian Service, Eastern Front 1944. Prior to the German invasion of Poland, the general organization of a Panzer Division consisted of two regiments each having two Panzer Battalions. H Krupp-Grusonwerk. One was to be developed to counter enemy tanks, named Z.W., ‘Zugführerwagen’ (platoon commander’s vehicle). Due to restrictions in weight (in order to cross bridges), the armor had to be thinner, the crew had to be smaller and the size of the gun was limited. The distance between each bogie shaft was 500 mm. If needed, there was a valve system that allowed the crew to use the fuel of each tank individually by closing the fuel supply from the other two. There were also four return rollers (250 x 65 x 135 mm) on each side. This device was placed on the rear of the hull. The Panzer IV Ausf.A was primarily meant to destroy soft skin targets, anti-tank positions etc. An Africa Corp report described the Panzer IV “special” as having the best tank gun ever mounted on a Panzer, capable of penetrating the front armour of every Allied tank in North Africa at up to 1,500 meters, and of destroying light tanks at 2,000 meters if the visibility was good enough. 5.92 x 2.83 x 2.68 m (17.7 x 6.11, 8.7 in), 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator and Driver), front 30 mm, sides 20 mm, rear 20 and top 8-10 mm, front 30-50 mm, sides 20 mm, rear 14.5-20 mm and the top and bottom 10-11 mm, M. Kruk and R. Szewczyk (2011) 9th Panzer Division, Stratus, D. Nešić, (2008), Naoružanje Drugog Svetsko Rata-Nemačka, Beograd. Your email address will not be published. From March 1941 onward, all Ausf. E) in service with the Deutsche Afrika Korps (DAK) [Eng. During 11th April 1941, elements from the 5th Panzer Regiment were attempting to storm the city of Tobruk, but lost six Panzer IVs in the process. A. Lüdeke (2007) Waffentechnik im Zweiten Weltkrieg, Parragon books. Generally the interiors where that ivory color--later in the war, there was a brief period when they tried leaving some interiors in primer red, but the crews complained so much about lack of … P. Chamberlain and H. Doyle (1978) Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two – Revised Edition, Arms and Armor press. Back to the WWII Discussion Message Board. In top military circles, which included Generalmajor Oswald Lutz and his Chief of Staff Oberstleutnant Heinz Guderian of In 6 (Inspektorat 6, the inspectorat for mechanization), two new Panzer concepts were being formed. E was visually very similar to the previous built Ausf. Osprey Publishing, Complete Lunacy | Moon ‘Tanks’ and Lunar Combat. The turret design on the Ausf. Panzer IV Ausf H Korsun Pocket 1944 In 1941, an average of 39 tanks per month were built; this rose to 83 in 1942, 252 in 1943, and 300 in 1944. Before the war, the Panzer IV Ausf.A was used on military parades. Inside the Panzer IV Ausf. A round fuel supply opening for the DKW engine, was placed on the rear left of the superstructure roof. The Panther was the third most-produced German armored fighting vehicle, after the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun/tank destroyer at 9,408 units, and the Panzer IV tank at 8,298 units. RFM Panzer IV ausf.J Last with interior. In addition, the Soviet attack was poorly coordinated and the crew had very little training, which ultimately doomed the Soviet attempt to dislodge the Germans. In January of 1936, Krupp received orders for the production of the B.W. All Posts; Panzer IV; Search. IV H/J Features: Pedals: Ammo Stowage Behind Driver in AAF's Pz. The main armament of the Panzer IV Ausf. These cookies do not store any personal information. A glycerin based "smoke effect" is expelled through the rear exhaust pipe, in the same location as the real tank. Panzer IV Ausf D was truly the first production model and remained in service until 1944. Due to production delays, not all factory built vehicles were equipped with this extra armor, with some receiving it later in the field. Kpfw. A remained in use up to the spring of 1941, when they were (mostly due to the very weak armor) removed from service and given to training units. The sides of the crew compartment were 14.5 mm placed vertically. Doyle (1997) Panzer Tracts No.4 Panzerkampfwagen IV, T.L. On the 6th April 1941, it engaged the defending Yugoslav forces near the Kumanovo city in Macedonia. The elevation of this gun went from –10° to +20° (–10° to 30° depending on the source). Support the Panzer IV Universe by supporting our sponsor, amazon.com. D. Nešić, (2008), Naoružanje Drugog Svetsko Rata-Nemačka, Beograd While the Panzer IV F.2 is small, it still sounds robust. The long time to build just 35 vehicles is proof of this, as Krupp simply had no capacity (at least prior to the war) for mass production of tanks. were an overall weight of 18 tons, armor thickness between 5 and 14.5 mm, being powered by a 320 hp engine, a top speed of at least 30 km/h, dimensions of around 5600 x 2900 x 2650 mm, the ability to cross 2.2 m-wide trenches and to climb a 30° slope. This company designed and built the Neubaufahrzeug, which proved to be an unsuccessful and outdated design. A round fuel supply opening for the DKW engine, was placed on the rear left of the superstructure roof. If, for some reason (either combat damage or mechanical breakdown), this motor stopped working, the turret could also be manually traversed. The chassis of the PzKpfw IV was used for other, more specialized vehicles including the StuG IV, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, self-propelled antiaircraft gun systems of various types (including Wirbelwind with four 20-mm cannon and Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen with one 37-mm … U.S. soldier pokes his head inside a knocked out tank near Bir Marbott in Tunisia 1943 Panzer IV Ausf H side view Panzer IV Ausf H tanks 3 Destroyed Panzer Ausf H Italy 1944 Panzer IV code 301 Destroyed Panzer IV Kharkov 1943 Panzer IV of the 12. Current Tanks. Aug-Sep 1943 kit. Walter J. Spielberger (1993). This five man crew configuration was a rarity at that time and provided the Germans with a huge advantage during the earlier stages of the war. The Panzer IV could destroy lightly armored T-26 and BT series tanks. This article will use this shorter term for the sake of simplicity. S.T. The small number of Panzer IV Ausf. The Ausf. The initial name Begleitwagen would be replaced with Gesch.Kpfw. E vehicles were built by April 1941. Doyle (2014) Panzer Tracts No.8-1 Sturmpanzer, B, Perrett (2007) Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45, Osprey Publishing. IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a medium tank developed in Nazi Germany. and was thus mostly equipped with high explosive and smoke rounds. The commander’s cupola had all-around 14.5 mm of armor, with the two hatch doors being 8 mm thick. This vehicle would also receive the Ausführung (version or type) A (Ausf. By 10th April, nearly all Yugoslav resistance in Macedonia was crushed. This question is of some importance to modellers wishing to build a vehicle with open hatches. There were initially 40 Panzer IVs (only 10 were Ausf. The armor plates were made using nickel-free homogeneous and rolled plates. Last updated 11/24/2004. H. Almost 2,000 of this model of the Panzer IV were produced and generally crews were very pleased with their performance. On 20th July, the 9th Panzer Division participated in the encirclement of some 25 Soviet Division of the so-called Uman Pocket. Once in combat, in order to get the stored ammunition, he would simply fold the seat to the side and then stand on the turret basket floor. For example, the 7th Panzer Division encountered the T-34 from the start of the Operation Barbarossa, during the crossroad near Alytus, a small town in Russia. There was an option for installing an anti-aircraft machine gun mount on the Panzer IV Ausf.A, but its use was discarded in early 1938 and it was never used in combat. This was mainly due to the weak armor of the German vehicles at that time. requirement. IV H/J Features: Radio: MG 34 Top View in AAF's Pz. RAL Colours Inside. IV H/J Features: Driver's visor; Chassis number: Radios in AAF's Pz. The front hull was where the transmission and steering systems were placed and was protected with an angled armor plate. German Panzer Colours – Inside German Wehrmacht, 1937–1945. Pz.Kpfw-IV in Belgrade Military Museum, Serbia.Photo PetarM CC BY-SA 4.0 . While neither of these two vehicles would enter serial production, the B.W.I Kp would, with a number of improvements and modifications, be used as base for the future Panzer IV. Videos Discuss on Forum. E would see service in the occupation of Yugoslavia and Greece in April 1941. Jentz and H.L. A, an auxiliary DKW gasoline engine was provided to power the electric engine that was used to traverse the turret. Panzer IV Universe: An in-depth study of the Pz. A had an internal gun mantlet which was not too effective. The first two completed Panzer IV Ausf.A were given to the Waffenamt inspectors by the end of November 1937, with the last vehicle being accepted in June 1938. Discuss on Forum Next. Coming to September 2020. E chassis would be used for a limited number of modifications, which include the Munitionsschlepper für Karlgerät, Brückenleger, Tauchpanzer, Tropen, Fahrschulpanzer and to test an experimental new suspension system. These slits were protected with 12 mm thick armored glass which offered the commander limited protection from bullet splash. The short barrel had 28 grooves, each 0.85 mm deep. For the gunner’s protection, a recoil shield was added to the rear of the gun. vehicle. 20. E would see action in the Balkans, Africa and more notably in Soviet Union. It is unclear if it did not provide enough of an improvement or if they were meant just as test vehicles for the more advanced Panther and Tiger. The engine and the crew compartment were separated by a fire resistant and gas-tight armored firewall. F. Kurowski (2010) Das Afrika Korps Stackpole books. The Panzer IV Ausf. M1A2 Abrams from Trumpeter in 1/35 – TE Modelling Video #12, Schwerer-Flammpanzer auf Tiger I (Flammanlage auf Tiger I – ‘Flammpanzer VI’’). The front turret armor was 16 mm (at a 10° angle), while the sides and rear were 14.5 mm (at 25° angle) and the top was 10 mm (at 83-90° angle). In any case, the initial use of the Begleitwagen designation was meant to hide the true purpose of this vehicle from the rest of the world, as the development of tanks was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. May 5, 2019 - Explore Paweł Rybak's board "Pz.Kpfw. The gunner (Richtkanonier) was positioned to the left while the loader (Ladekanonier) was to the right of the main gun. In addition, the aforementioned Rheinmetall B.W. Kpfw. E was also equipped with the smoke grenade rack system (Nebelkerzenabwurfvorrichtung), but it was protected by an armored shield. On 3rd April 1936, the name was changed to Panzerkampfwagen IV (75 mm) Vs.Kfz.622. These cookies do not store any personal information. Officers inspect a German Mk IV tank knocked out by the Durham Light Infantry, 11 June 1944. It was an attempt to mount the Schmalturm “narrow-turret”, already under development for the Panther II project, on the chassis of a late model Panzer IV H. With the turret came a better gun. These engines produce very high torque at low speeds (1400 to 1600 rpm) which forced the Germans to use heavier drives than otherwise needed. This rack contained five grenades which were activated with a wire system by the Panzer IV’s commander. The suspension consisted of eight small (470 x 75 x 660 mm) wheels placed on each side, suspended in pairs and placed on four bogie assemblies. Your email address will not be published. Here are the chunks we worked on in weeks 45 to 48. The Panzer IV Ausf. Its purpose was to deflect the antenna and thus avoid damaging it during turret rotation. E version. In the case of the Panzer IV, the situation was so critical that each Panzer Division could only be equipped with 24 (on average) such vehicles. News. The new vehicle was visually the same as the B.W.I prototype, but with many improvements and modifications. This one comes with a full interior and the embellishments to make it into an H Krupp-Grusonwerk, Mid-production vehicle from the time period of Aug-Sep 1943. While the Panzer IV Ausf. 20. E also had a 50 mm thick lower frontal hull plate from the beginning of production. to be built. On the other hand, the gun could easily destroy any Polish armored vehicle, being themselves only lightly armored. At the end of the Polish campaign, 19 Panzer IV had been destroyed with 50 more being damaged or out of action either due to mechanical breakdowns or enemy fire. Context. MiniArt have introduced a "2 in 1" kit featuring both the Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Late Production and the Pz.Beob.Wg.IV Ausf.J 2 in 1. The Panzer IV commander (Kommandant) was positioned in the rear center of the turret. For this reason, there was no more need to disguise the true nature of these vehicles. While it was lightly armored, it had a five man crew, good mobility, solid firepower and, with modern tactics, showed that this concept had merit in the earlier years of the war. For the lower hull, the upper front armor plate was 10 mm thick at a 72° angle, and the lower plate was 14.5 mm placed at a 14° angle. Beside these changes, nothing else was changed on the Panzer IV Ausf. The initial requirements of the VK 20 series called for a fully tracked vehicle weighing 20 tonnes and design proposals by Krupp, Daimler Benz and MAN ensued. E vehicles. Doyle (2001) Panzer Tracts No.20-1 Paper Panzers, B, Perrett (2007) Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45, Osprey Publishing. The first chatter about Panzerfabrik re-producing a Panzer IV began in 2012. Walter J. Spielberger (1993). The tank commander was the brains of the Pz.KpfW. The well known Maybach factory was chosen as it had experience in engine development from its production of Zeppelin airship engines. Doyle (1997) Panzer Tracts No.4 Panzerkampfwagen IV, T.L. The development of the medium Panzers was already underway during the early thirties. This gun was equipped with a TZF5b ‘Turmzielfernrohr’ monocular telescopic gun-sight. When this visor was closed (usually when in combat operations), the driver would then use the KFF binocular periscope to see through two small round ports located just above the visor port. D, the German Army High Command (Oberkommando des Heeres, OKH) issued orders for the development and production of the new Ausf. The surviving Syrian Pz. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. In March 1935, the German government officially decided to publicly renounce the Treaty of Versailles. Both vehicles were to be armed with the same 7.5 cm main gun and two machine guns. An On-Line Resource for Pz. These vehicles were given a special designation Tr., which stands for Tropen (Eng. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Each of the turret sides had observation vision ports and a one-piece hatch for the crew. 681 480. Following the introduction of the Panzer IV Ausf. Its ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz. E’s frontal superstructure armor was to be increased to 50 mm. The fate of the sub-turret variant is not clear but it is possible that it was never implemented on any Krupp prototype. E chassis were modified for this role. Under the telescopic sight there were two mechanical hand wheels for elevation and traverse of the main gun. There was a selector lever which switched between these two systems depending on the needs. Due to attrition, their numbers would dwindle during the war, but some would remain in service up to 1944. Past Tanks. The driver’s position (Fahrer) was on the front left side of the hull. The first was designed as a 17.2 ton tank with 20 mm of frontal and 14 mm of side armor. Due to the low production capabilities of the German war industry by the time of the outbreak of the war, only 211 Panzer IVs were available in September 1939, including 30 Ausf.A, the remaining 5 being used for testing. Panzer IV conceptual variants PzKpfw IV mit Schmalturm. Then, the Panzer IV crews could direct their firepower to destroying the marked target much quicker. Base Colour: Dark Green (German Camo Dark Green 979) I hope this helps provide some inspiration when it comes to painting your Panzer IV … By 15th July, five of these would be lost. Doyle (2001) Panzer Tracts No.20-1 Paper Panzers The targets would usually be marked with tracer rounds or smoke marker shells. was officially approved by In 6 on 25th February 1934. A, while effective in its original role, proved to be vulnerable to nearly all enemy anti-tank weapons because of its weak armor. Your email address will not be published. See more ideas about panzer iv, german tanks, interior. These vehicles were also painted with a sand color to help with camouflage. A folding 2 m long antenna rod with its wooden protective rail was placed on the Panzer IV’s right superstructure side. With its 300 hp engine, the maximum speed was estimated to be around 35 km/h. 5.92 x 2.83 x 2.68 m (17.7 x 6.11, 8.7 in), 5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator and Driver), front 16 mm, sides 14.5 mm, rear 14.5 and top 8-10 mm. Mid Prod. Crew Positions Inside the Panzer IV Crew responsibilities fell across five individuals made up of the tank commander, gunner and loader (positioned in the turret) and the driver and radio operator/bow gunner (in the forward hull). Here are the chunks we worked on in weeks 45 to 48. Although it is quite common in modern sources to see B.W. The side armored plates were placed vertically and were curved inwards toward the front plate. E was under production, it was instead equipped with 30 mm of face-hardened frontal armor. Batignolles-Châtillon light infantry tank. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. During the development of the Krupp prototype that would eventually lead to the Panzer IV, at least five different suspension systems were tested, including a torsion bar suspension which was favored by some officials from the Wa Pruef 6. Each guy gets assigned a component and then stays on it until its done. One of the main problems encountered with the development of these earlier vehicles (especially the Neubaufahrzeug) was the use of modified aircraft engines. The last requirement regarded the ammunition capacity, calling forth 140 rounds for the main gun and 3000 rounds for the machine guns. KwK stands for ‘Kampfwagenkanone’ which could be translated as combat vehicle cannon or, more simply, as tank gun. The Panzer IV Ausf. Great attention was given to the development of the suspension and, after a series of trials, two models were proposed, using eight wheels or six larger ones. The engine was also offset some 15 cm to the right. E’s superstructure was identical to that of the previous Ausf. Please feel free to provide any feedback that comes to mind (e-mail link is at left) -- your input is most appreciated! Two Panzer IV Ausf. D. The Panzer IV Ausf. In September of 1940, 233 of Panzerkampfwagen IV's next variant Ausf E were produced by Krupp-Gruson until April of 1941. E had, like its predecessors, a crew of five, which included a commander, a gunner and a loader, who were positioned in the turret, and a driver and a radio operator in the hull. The ammunition was stored in holding bins located on the hull sides and floor. These vehicles were used mostly in Russia during 1941. For more information, see the TMP FAQ. The development of one vehicle capable of performing both anti-tank and support roles (eventually two variants of the same vehicle) would have been a much easier solution. The kit comes with 5 crew inside the box. The Panzer IV Ausf. M4A1 VS Panzer IV H: Welcome to Northern France! In addition, sand filters were also added to prevent sand getting into the engine. The resulting design weighed 18 tons, with 13 to 20 mm of armor. The Panzer IV Ausf.A armor was designed primarily to provide protection from 7.92 mm armor piercing bullets usually fired from anti-tank rifles. "Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Panzer IV" Topic. The few produced Panzer IV were allocated to the so-called Heavy companies, which were divided into two platoons each with 3 vehicles. The Panzer IV Ausf.A had a turret ring with a diameter of 1680 mm. In the centre of the first engraved reticle there was one large aiming triangle with smaller ones on both sides. To gain access to their position, the driver and the radio operator were each provided with a two-part hatch located on the front roof armor. For observing the surroundings, he was provided with a cupola. In the following engagement, the British lost eight tanks and were forced to retreat. Kpfw. If the commander was distracted, the overall performance of the Panzer would be much reduced, as he could not pay proper attention to his surroundings (for example the position of friendly or enemy units.). It was an attempt to mount the Schmalturm “narrow-turret”, already under development for the Panther II project, on the chassis of a late model Panzer IV H. With the turret came a better gun. We thought before we look at the CAD features of this kit we might see what these variants . However, in December 1943, Krupp's factory was diverted to manufacture the Sturmgeschütz IV and, in the spring of 1944, the Vomag factory began production of the Jagdpanzer IV, leaving the Nibelungenwerk as the only plant still assembling the Panzer IV. These vehicles are easily identified by the added frame holder for the waterproof fabric on the front part of the turret and the hull positioned machine gun ball mount. Get all 4 Tank Encyclopedia Magazine issues for 25% off! The Panzer IV Ausf G. was produced from March 1942 to May 1943 when production switched over to the Ausf. Panzer IV Ausf.E of the 11th Panzerdivision, April 1941, during the Yugoslavian campaign. According to military historian, K. Hjermstad, some 224 Ausf. Illustration by Tank Encyclopedia’s own David Bocquelet. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Doyle (1997) Panzer Tracts No.4 Panzerkampfwagen IV Tropic). It would have made production faster and reduced the need for production of two types of spare parts. Depending on the source, the front armor thickness of the turret varies between 15 to 20 mm. Additional requirements for the B.W. While they were used in Heavy companies in combat situations, the battalion commanders would often reallocate the Panzer IV to other companies. Panzer IV Ausf.E of the Afrika Korps, 15th Panzerdivision, Libya, the fall of 1941. This simple innovation gave the Germans a huge tactical advantage in the earlier stages of the war. From August 1938 on, nearly all German Panzers were equipped with a Nebelkerzenabwurfvorrichtung (a smoke grenade rack system). In addition, the commander’s cupola was taken from the Panzer III Ausf.B vehicle. IV and its variants, including photos, technical data, original technical manuals, bibliography, and more. During the most part of early 1942, it was subject to refitting and recovery. In February 1941, all surviving Panzer IV Ausf. The small road wheels were suspended by leaf-spring units. The American Armoured Foundation Tank Museum acquired the panzer by trading an M5 Stuart for it -- … Contact. B, Perrett (2007) Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936-45, Osprey Publishing Complete Lunacy | Moon ‘Tanks’ and Lunar Combat. The second reticle was used to help the gunner adjust the main gun to the necessary range. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Luckily for the Germans, a nearby battery of 105 mm field howitzers helped defend their position while damaging many of the incoming Soviet tanks. A in November 1937, probably nobody realized that they had developed a vehicle what would become the mainstay of the German Panzerwaffe (Armoured Corps) well into the Second World War. The work on the B.W. In October the same year, another order was given for the production of the B.W.II Kp (with six road wheels). The front plate was not flat, with the driver plate protruding out. E would remain in use up to early 1944, by which time only few had survived. Rheinmetall had been involved in the earlier Panzer development program and was, for unknown reasons, favored by Generalmajor Lutz. The Panzer IV Ausf. For this reason, Krupp’s chief tank designer Ober.Ing. To provide a good ventilation for extraction of propellant fumes, a ventilation flap was installed on the turret top. Home | Features | Illustrations | Bibliography | Bookstore : Features Overview Technical Data Inside Munster's Ausf. To gain better access for repairs, a square-shaped transmission hatch located in the middle of this plate and two rectangular steering brake inspection hatches were added. For this reason, the B.W. Jentz and H.L. Context. During the twenties, the German army began showing interest in the development and construction of tanks (Panzer in German), despite such a thing being banned by the Treaty of Versailles. The ammunition load for these two machine guns was stored in 21 belt sacks, each with 150 rounds (with 3,150 rounds in total). A saw action in Norway and also participated during the German offensive in the West in May 1940. IV and its variants, including photos, technical data, original technical manuals, bibliography, and more. The roof armor plate was mostly flat, beside the front part (above the driver and radio operator), which was angled slightly downwards. This version was, in essence, just a copy of the previous one, with some minimal changes to it. IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a medium tank developed in Nazi Germany. On 22nd June, this Division had 20 Panzer IVs in its inventory. The Panzer IV Ausf.A turret was not centrally positioned and was actually offset to the left side of the superstructure by around 6.67 cm. H. Scheibert, Die Deutschen Panzer Des Zweiten Weltkriegs, Dörfler. II Kp prototype without the turret was also constructed. Inside the Cupola in AAF's Pz. This was intended to be the “final form” of the Panzer IV. PANZER INTERIOR COLORS 32989 views. On a number of Panzer IV Ausf. I have color photos of both early and late model 251s that have been fully restored, with completely Panzer Grey or dark yellow interiors respectively. In front of the radio operator’s position to the right of the front plate was a ball mount for a machine gun. In combat, it performed the same support combat role as all other Panzer IVs of that time. The air was then sucked in by two large cooling fans which were driven by a ‘V’ shaped belt from the crankshaft. During 1941, at least four Panzer IV Ausf. Based on this experience, the Panzer IV Ausf. All members in good standing are free to post here. Jentz and H.L. as ‘Bataillonwagen’ (battalion vehicle) in 1943. See more ideas about panzer iv, german tanks, interior. While this suspension was tested, it was not adopted. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Interestingly they seem to be adding a transparent body shells.