III Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A

Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A

Collectors' Vehicles

During its development, the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A was considered a heavy tank. The vehicle is an early version of the most mass-produced German tank. Development of the vehicle started in 1935; mass production began in the fall of 1937. The Pz.Kpfw. IV was subject to continuous upgrading: the vehicle in the game is an interim version between the Ausf. A and Ausf. B variants. The first three vehicles saw service in January 1938. A total of 35 Ausf. A modifications were manufactured; they remained in service until the spring of 1941.

Nation Germany Germany

Tier Tier III

Type Medium Tank Medium Tank

Cost Credits 41,000 Experience 0

Crew

Commander

Gunner

Driver

Radio Operator

Loader

Modules

Characteristics

Firepower

HP Damage Damage at 50 m

HP Damage at 500 m

mm Armor Penetration

s Gun reload time

s Min. stun duration

s Max. stun duration

/ / - s Shell autoreloading time

rounds/min Rate of Fire

rounds/min Rate of Continuous Fire

HP/s Damage per Second

s Gun reload time

HP/min Damage per Minute

s Aiming Time

m Standard dispersion at 100 m

m Dispersion at 100 m

m Dispersion at 100 m Improved dispersion at 100 m

s Gun cooling time

pcs Ammo Capacity

pcs Shells in the magazine

s Magazine reload time

pcs Shells in a container

s Loading a shell in a container

s Container reload time

s Loading a shell in a magazine

s Salvo preparation time

% Maximum autoreloading boost

Mobility

/ / t Weight/Load Limit

hp Engine Power

hp/t Specific Power

km/h Top Speed

km/h Reverse Speed

deg/s Traverse Speed

deg Turning angle

deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

s Switching to Rapid mode

s Switching to Cruise mode

Survivability

HP Hit Points

/ / mm Hull Armor

/ / / / mm Turret Armor

s Suspension repair time

Spotting

m View Range

m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.