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The Panzerkampfwagen IV was a German medium tank used extensively during World War II. Introduced in the late 1930s, it became the backbone of the German armored forces. Continuously upgraded with better armor and a long-barreled 75mm gun, it served on all fronts and in various roles throughout the war.

Panzerjäger Nashorn Sd.Kfz. 164 – German Tank Destroyer

Originally the self-propelled gun was named; 8,8 cm PaK 43/1 auf Fgst. Pz.Kpfw. III/IV (SF) (Sd.Kfz. The Nashorn …

Posted September 4, 2025 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Hummel - Heavy Field Howitzer based on Panzerkampfwagen IV - photo 2014

Sd.Kfz. 165 Hummel – Heavy Field Houwitser based on Panzerkampfwagen IV

The Hummel, German Bumblebee, was a self-propelled 15 cm Houwitser which provided artillery support for the German panzer …

Posted April 15, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Sturmpanzer, IV Brümmbar - Sd. Kfz. 166, with Sturmhaubitze 43 L/12 , based on Panzerkampfwagen IV

Sturmpanzer IV Sd.Kfz. 166 – Brummbär – German Assault Tank

The Sturmpanzer, IV Sd.Kfz. 166 Brummbär, was based on a Panzerkampfwagen IV. It was used as infantry support …

Posted March 1, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzer IV auf. H – German Medium Tank

This Panzer IV or Panzerkampfwagen III Sd.Kfz. 161, has a 75 mm gun. Its frontal amor was 80 …

Posted February 24, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Flakpanzer IV Möbelwagen – 3,7 cm Anti-Aircraft gun on Panzer IV - photo 2014

Flakpanzer IV, Möbelwagen – 3,7 cm Anti-Aircraft gun on Panzer IV – German Self-propelled Gun

The 3.7 cm Flak auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen IV (sf) - Sd.Kfz. 161/3 was also named Möbelwagen or “Moving Van”. [...]Read More...

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Jagdpanzer IV – Tank Destroyer on a Panzer IV Chassis - photo 2014

Jagdpanzer IV/70 (A) Sd.Kfz. 162 – Tank Destroyer on a Panzer IV Chassis

This tank destroyer is a adjusted Panzer IV with a long PaK 42 Anti-tank gun. [...]Read More...

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen IV – Ausf. D – Sd.Kfz. 161

Panzerkampfwagen IV - Ausf. D - Sd.Kfz. 161 - or Panzer IV in The Tank Museum Bovington. Photographed …

Posted January 29, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerkampfwagen IV – Sd.Kfz. 161, With technical data on Ausf. J

The Panzerkampfwagen mark IV was the workhorse of the Wehrmacht. It was the first panzer in the 20 …

Posted December 23, 2011 (updated January 3, 2026) by Patrick