This model comes as four parts; hull, turret and tracks.
Officially designated as the Sd.Kfz 161, the Panzerkampfwagen IV was developed in the 1930s and was the most widely manufactured German tank of WWII.
Over 8,500 units in varying designations were built. Its chassis was used as the base for many other vehicles, notably the StuG, Jagdpanzer, Wirbelwind, Hummel, Nashorn and Brummbar.
The Panzer IV saw service on all German fronts. It also saw service in Syria in the 1967 Six Day War.
The tank came in various designations from A-J with varying armour and weapons. It was supplied to the armies of Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain, Finland and Italy.
The IV Ausf E came with a 7.5cm KwK (KampfWagenKanone or Combat Vehicle Tank Gun) 37 L/24 short-barelled howitzer.
This version was introduced in October 1940 and 206 were produced between October 1940 and April 1941.
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