Panzerkampfwagen IV-Medium Tank

[Hagen]

From achtung panzer:


Ausf J was produced in mind to simplify the production by simplifying the design of Ausf H. In general, all characteristics of Ausf H were retained including weight, speed, mechanical components and armament. The first component deleted was the electric turret drive with auxiliary generator set, which resulted that the turret had to be traversed manually by hand. Its place was to be taken by 200-litre fuel tank after the production started in July of 1944. This increased the fuel capacity to 680 litres, increasing the combat range to over 300km. It is interesting to point out that German designers decided to increase the fuel capacity at the time when German Armed Forces faced serious fuel shortage problems. Problems were encountered with new fuel tanks and installations started in September of 1944. As the production continued, more modifications were made including: deletion of turret visor and pistol ports, installation of Pilze 2-ton crane mount sockets, introduction of Flammentoeter mufflers, conversion from plate Schurzen to wire-mesh Thoma type, reduction to 3 return rollers per side, installation of Naehverteidigungswaffe close defence system and ceasing application of Zimmerit paste. In addition to new modifications, numerous changes made to Ausf G and H were also applied to Ausf J.

[Hagen]

A couple of models to hopefully clear up some of the confusion on the "J" model, first up Tamiya's Panzer IVJ;

Missing Links Gallery Mirko Bayerl Panzer IV Ausf. J


And now Dragon's Panzer IVJ "Late"

http://www.hsgalleries.com/gallery04/pzivjlateaj_1.htm



I hope this helps.

[cyberia]

Rear view of a Tauchpanzer IV, date and location unknown

[cyberia]

Pz. IV Ausf G on the Eastern Front "wearing" winterketten

[cyberia]

A Panzer IV in need of a new gun barrel

[cyberia]

Here ya go Hagen. Looks to be a Pz. IV G on the Eastern Front, but I'd like to see what you think on this one...

[Hagen]

Originally Posted by cyberia

Here ya go Hagen. Looks to be a Pz. IV G on the Eastern Front, but I'd like to see what you think on this one...

You may know this better then I my friend. But, I believe you are correct.

[Hagen]

Originally Posted by cyberia

A Panzer IV in need of a new gun barrel

He can smile now! This is a great pic Cyberia, Thanks

[Hagen]

Backside of a Late model J showing the Flammentoeter mufflers. This particular Panzer is at a museum in Israel.

[cyberia]

Originally Posted by Hagen

Backside of a Late model J showing the Flammentoeter mufflers. This particular Panzer is at a museum in Israel.

Perhaps a Syrian Panzer IV. What do you think, Hagen?