pz.kpfw. iv identification guide
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Panzerkampfwagen IV Identification Guide
John Winner© 2012
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This is a basic guide to help in the identification of the different modles of the Panzerkampfwagen IV. This particular tank was built in 10 Ausführungen [Ausf.] (def: model or variation). I have put this guide together to allow the reader to differentiate and identify the different models of this particular tank.
Ausf. A page 3Ausf. B page 5Ausf. C page 6Ausf. D page 8
Ausf. E page 10 Ausf. F1 and F2 page 11 Ausf. G page 13 Ausf. H page 15 Ausf. J page 17
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A
Upper deck Ausf. A
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Turret Ausf. A
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. B
Upper deck Ausf. B
Drive sprocket Ausf. A, B and C
Idler wheel Ausf. A, B and C
Turret Ausf. B
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. C
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Turret Ausf. C
Exaust Ausf. A – E
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Pz.Kpfw. Ausf. D
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Upper deck Ausf. D
Ausf.D with add-on armor
Ausf. D turret with new mantlet and antenna deflector
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. E
Ausf. E new driver view port and steering brake cover hinges
Ausf. E new drive sprocket
Ausf. E turret with added smoke ventalation
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Pz.Kpfw. Ausf. F1 and F2
Ausf. F1
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Ausf. F1 turret with new split doors and stowage box
New drive and idler wheels, Ausf. F1, F2 and G (retofitted to Ausf. D and E)
Ausf. F2 new turret with 7,5 cm KwK L/43
Ausf. F2 muzzle break
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Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G
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Ausf. G turret
Ausf. G muzzle break
Ausf. G turret with 7,5 cm KwK L/43
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Pz.Kpfw. Ausf. H
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Ausf. H – J turret with 7,5 cm KwK L/48
Radio antenna Ausf. H – J
Drive Sprocket Ausf. H – J
Exaust Ausf. F – J (with armored antenna base for Pz.Beob.Wg. Ausf. J)
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Pz.Kpfw. Ausf. J
New idler and steel return rollers on Ausf. J
Ausf. H and J are very similar, most differences are in construction and internal components. On late Ausf. G the exaust system was changed to the Flammentöter system.
There are also many subtle differences that can be used to determine the model of a Panzer IV, especially G – J. I would suggest Osprey Publishing, New Vangaurd 39, Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. G, H and J, by Jentz and Doyle.