Was the Panzer IV better than the Sherman?

TL;DR Both tanks compared in their premier versions, the Sherman wins over the Panzer IV on paper, although in real battle circumstances the engagement depends upon who fires first, who hits more accurately, etc.

Was the Panzer 3 better than the Panzer 4?

It was originally designed for infantry support, while the similar Panzer III was to fight armoured fighting vehicles. 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 the two switched roles.

Why was the Panzer IV a good tank?

The outstanding performer was the Panzer IV as it had the perfect combination of speed, agility, firepower and reliability. Over the next few years Germany produced over 9,000 of these tanks.

Was the Panzer 4 effective?

The long gun gave the Panzer IV the ability to defeat the T-34/76, and to take on the KV-1 with some chance of success. The only problem was that the extra weight of the gun and the thicker armour needed on the Eastern Front was close to the practical limit that could be carried by the Panzer IV chassis and suspension.

Which tank was better tiger or Panther?

The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol (690 hp) engine as the Tiger I, it had more effective frontal hull armour, better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The Panther was far cheaper to produce than the Tiger I.

How many Tiger 1 tanks are left?

Today, only seven Tiger I tanks survive in museums and private collections worldwide. As of 2021, Tiger 131 (captured during the North Africa Campaign) at the UK’s Tank Museum is the only example restored to running order.

What killed the most tanks in World War 2?

Kurt Knispel (20 September 1921 – 28 April 1945) was a German tank commander during World War II, notable for claiming 168 tanks destroyed, making him the most successful fighter in armored warfare.

Did the Panzer 4 have a nickname?

The Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a German medium tank developed in the late 1930s and used extensively during the Second World War. Its ordnance inventory designation was Sd. Kfz. 161.

What kind of gun did the Panzer IV have?

Although not as famous as the Panther and Tiger tanks, The Panzer IV was the mainstay of the German tank arm for most of the war. Initially designed as an infantry support vehicle with a stubby 24 calibre 7,5cm gun, it was later up-armored and up-gunned to carry a long-barrelled 43 or 48 calibre 7,5cm gun.

When did the Panzer IV F2 start production?

Three months after beginning production, the Panzer IV Ausf. F2 was renamed Ausf. G. During its production run from March 1942 to June 1943, the Panzer IV Ausf.

How many tanks were in a Panzer Division?

Ideally, each tank battalion in a panzer division was to have three medium companies of Panzer IIIs and one heavy company of Panzer IVs. On 11 January 1934, the German army wrote the specifications for a “medium tractor”, and issued them to a number of defense companies.

Who was the driver of the Eure tank?

This was Eure, a 31.5-ton Char B1 bis tank commanded by Capt. Pierre Billotte. His driver, Sergeant Durupt, triggered the 75-millimeter howitzer fixed in the front hull roared, smashing the Panzer III to the rear of the column.