Jagdpanzer IV
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
| Jagdpanzer IV | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew |
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| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 24 t |
| Length | 6.85 m |
| Width | 3.17 m |
| Height | 1.86 m |
| Firing height | 1.40 m |
| Ground clearance | 0.40 cm |
| Ground pressure | 0.86 kg/cm² |
| Armor | |
| Hull, front | 50-60 mm |
| Hull, sides and rear | 20-40 mm |
| Hull, top | 10-20 mm |
| Hull, bottom | 10-20 mm |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h |
| Road speed | 25 km/h |
| Cross-country speed | 15-18 km/h |
| Maximum grade | 30° |
| Trench crossing | 2.20 m |
| Vertical obstacle | 60 cm |
| Fording depth | 100 cm |
| Fuel capacity | 470 l |
| Mileage (road) | 2.24 l/km |
| Mileage (cross-country) | 3.62 l/km |
| Cruising range | 210 km |
| Cross-country range | 130 km |
| Engine | |
| Make and model | Maybach HL 210 TRM |
| Type | Water cooled |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 11 900 cc |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Max. governed speed | 2600 rpm |
| Net h.p. | 265 |
| Armament | |
| Main weapon | 7,5 cm Pak 39 L/48 |
| Secondary weapon | 7,92 mm M G 42 |
| Auxillary weapon | 9 mm M P |
| Ammunition Storage | |
| Main weapon | 7,5 cm: 79 |
| Secondary weapon | 7,92 mm: 1200 |
| Auxillary weapon | 9 mm: 384 |
Additional Reading
Web Links
- Pz Kpfw IV
- Information about the Panzerkampfwagen IV.
Books
Sources
- JENTZ, Thomas L. & DOYLE, Hilary Louis. Panzer Tracts No. 9 - Jagdpanzer : Jagdpanzer 38 to Jagdtiger. Darlington, MD : Darlington Productions, 1997. 60 p. ISBN 0-9648793-3-6.