Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf H
Entering prouction in 1943 the Ausf H was one of the largest models of the Panzer IV produced with over 3700 vehicles rolling out of the Krupp-Gruson AG factory in Magdeburg, Vomag AG in Plauen, and Nibelungenwerke AG in St. Valentin. The Ausf H model was followed by the final Panzer IV model, the Ausf J. The Ausf H saw the adition of steel side skirts (Schurzen) and the application of Zimmerit paste to prevent the attachment of magnetic anti-tank mines. A new commanders cupola was added which included a Fliegerbeschussgerat (anti-aircraft MG34 mounting).
During the D-Day landings almost all of the Panzer IV vehicles within France were of the Ausf H model.
Propulsion
Range: 125 miles.
Fuel: 120 gal.
Fording: 3 ft, 3 in.
Trench: 7 ft, 3 in.
Step: 2 ft.
Weapons & Armament
Armament, Turret (Main): 75mm KwK 40 L/48.
Armament, Turret (Coaxial): MG34
Armament, Hull (Radio Operator): MG34
Armament, Cupola (Commander): MG34
Stowage, 75mm Ammunition: 87 shells.
Stowage, MG34 Ammunition: 20 belt bags (150-rounds each).
Turret Traverse: 6 (360-degrees), Powered.
Armor and defense
Schurzen: Around the turret sides and rear a 8mm skirt is added, plus an 5mm side skirt over the sides of the hull and tracks.
Communication Tools & Systems
Radio: FuG2, FuG5
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