forces of valor german panzer iv ausf.h tank

It received various upgrades and design modifications, intended to counter new threats, extending its service life. The Panzer IV saw service in all combat theaters involving Germany and was the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. The Panzer IV chassis was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, including the Sturmgeschütz IV assault gun, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and the Brummbär self-propelled gun. The Panzer IV was the most numerous German tank and the second-most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war, with over 8,500 built. The box shows some minor dings due to shelf wear.The SdKfz 161 Panzerkampfwagen IV ( PzKpfw IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a German medium tank developed in the late 1930s and used extensively during WW2. The replica is in mint condition, still in the original box.

The vehicle has been retired by FOV, is no longer in production, and is becoming rare. This is FOV #80014, German Panzer IV Ausf G, Kursk - 1943. These superior replicas are known throughout the world of military collectibles for their superior craftsmanship and attention to detail.

In this configuration, the Panzer IV was powerful enough to knock out all but the most modern Soviet tanks and nearly anything that the Americans or British could put against it.Production of the Panzer IV in its multiple versions reached just more than 8500 by the end of hostilities, meaning that more Panzer IVs were built than the Panther (6,300), the Tiger (1,300) and the King Tiger (500) combined.This replica is from the Forces of Valor Enthusiast Series. However, against medium battle tanks like the French Somua and Char B-1 series and the Russian T-34, the short 75mm was woefully inadequate.By mid-1942, Panzer IV s were being equipped with long-barreled high-velocity 75mm guns which upgraded the tank to medium battle tank status.

It also was effective against light armored vehicles, although not designed for that purpose. This weapons was more than sufficient against personnel and all but the sturdiest structures. Although less well known that its famous cousins the Tiger and Panther, the Panzer IV was the mainstay of German armored forces throughout World War II.Originally designed as a Fire Support tank for Panzer formations, the early Panzer IV s carried a short-barreled 75mm howitzer as their main gun.

Forces of valor german panzer iv ausf.h tank