However, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, the Panzer IV had more development potential, with a larger turret ring to mount more powerful guns, so it swapped roles with the Panzer III whose production wound down in 1943.

2020年4月6日 · The Panzer IV Ausf.A had a turret ring with a diameter of 1680 mm. This turret ring was provided with ball bearings which would allow the turret to rotate freely. The small opening between the turret and the superstructure was protected with angular shaped deflectors. Rear view of the Panzer IV turret, with the two machine gun ports.

2003年6月13日 · I was surprised to read of your Panther with a Panzer IV turret. As far as I was aware there was no such vehicle. There was a Panther command vehicle - the Panzerbefehlswagen mit 7.5cm KwK42 L/70. There seems no reason to try to fit a Panzer IV turret to a Panther.

We have restored the pz.4 D turret to its original working condition, except for the main gun, and electrical system. The turret has markings: the 3 rings Krupp’s logo, and the number 80536 on every main piece (gun mask, walls, roof, cupola, side hatches)

2024年7月31日 · The hand crank turned the turret 1.89° per turn, requiring 188 turns for a full traverse. When using the traverse engine, the turret could be turned at up to 16° per second, or 22.5 seconds for a full traverse. 1 Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.A-H : Elektrisches Turmschwenkwerk .

The source used for the turret ring diameter lists the measurement as the "diameter of turret ring" STT15-p8. Another source gives the "circular opening...cut into the superstructure roof to carry the turret ring" as 1680 mm P4V-p21 and yet another lists the "turret ring" as …

Their primary function was to provide protection against Soviet anti-tank rifles. Six thin armour plates were installed on either side of the Panzer IV H hull. Additional armour plates were added to entirely encase the turret, leaving only the front open for the main gun.

2022年6月4日 · Turret. Like the Ausf.G, this version also lacked a turret visor. In addition, the rear positioned pistol ports were removed together with the signal port. Aside from this, the turret on the Panzer IV Ausf.H remained unchanged from previous Panzer IVs. Close-up view of a Panzer IV command cupola.

2020年3月9日 · A very odd one off tank, its a Panther ARV with a Panzer IV turret on it. Sadly apparently the gun couldn't turn or fire, and was just kinda used as a way to seal up the top of the vehicle.

2016年11月14日 · The new turret was actually developed independently and was considered as an upgrade for both the ageing Panzer IV which was in its Ausf.J model at the time, and the Ausf.F of the fearsome Panther. The Schmalturm (English: ‘narrow turret’) takes its root from the armaments manufacturer Rheinmetall.