Pz.Kpfw. IV hydrostat.

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Pz. IV hydr.
The development of vehicles incorporating rear-placed hydrostatic drive started in Germany in July 1944. The chassis of the Pz. IV Ausf. G was used for the related trials. The first prototype was manufactured at the end of October 1944. Only one vehicle was produced.

7,5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48

Pz.Kpfw. IV hydrostatischer

FuG5 mit 20 WS.E.

Maybach HL 120 TRM V12

Pz.Kpfw. IV hydrostatischer

Shell Types:

AP
APCR
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition105 (rounds)
Caliber75 (mm)
Damage110 / 110 / 175 (HP)
Penetration110 / 158 / 38 (mm)
Rate of Fire13.95 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1535 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading4.30 (s)
Aiming Time2.30 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.39 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit23.98 / 27.00 (t)
Engine Power300 (h.p.)
Specific Power12.51 (h.p./t)
Top Speed48 (km/h)
Reverse Speed20 (km/h)
Traverse Speed40 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed44 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points720 (HP)
Hull Armor50 / 30 / 20 (mm)
Turret Armor50 / 30 / 30 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range330 (m)
Signal Range620 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander
Gunner
Driver
Radio Operator
Loader