Is the Panzer 4 a light tank?
The Panzerkampfwagen IV (Pz. Kpfw. 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.
Why was the Panzer tank so good?
Panzer II and Panzer III tanks were reliable but were outgunned. 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.
How many American tanks were lost in ww2?
Land
| Received | Losses | |
|---|---|---|
| Tanks | 86,100 | 83,500 |
| Heavy | 10,000 | 5,200 |
| Medium | 55,000 | 44,900 |
| Light | 21,100 | 33,400 |
What was the nickname for the Panzer 4?
I found the the panzer iv h s nickname (my favorite tank) it was “rotbart” or redbeard or it’s full name or “Rotbart der hauchdünne” redbeard the thin skinned meaning its flat armor and it being a late/mid war tank.
What does AUSF stand for?
AUSF
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| AUSF | Ausfuhrung (German: Model, Design; Wehrmacht) |
| AUSF | Alaska Universal Service Fund (telecommunications) |
| AUSF | Aberdeen University Student Forum (UK) |
| AUSF | ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) |
Which Panzer was the best?
Known as the “Panther”, the Panzer V was the mightiest of them all, with incredibly thick and sloped armor to ricochet most enemy shots, as well as a 75mm cannon that packed almost as much of a punch as the legendary Tiger tank’s 88mm cannon.
Can I buy a Leopard tank?
It’s powerful, but expensive. Today, a Leopard military tank for sale will cost you about $225,000.
What does VK stand for tanks?
The Versuchskampffahrzeug (abbreviated to VK or Vs. Kfz.) is a German term meaning “research/experimental fighting vehicle”. Used in the names of some German experimental or prototype tanks produced before and during World War II. The “VK” term was also referred to as “Vollketten” (meaning “fully tracked”). Designation.
Does Panzer mean panther?
The Panther was intended to counter the Soviet T-34 medium tank and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it served alongside the Panzer IV and the heavier Tiger I until the end of the war….Panther tank.
| Panzerkampfwagen V Panther | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1943–1945 (1946- 9 postwar for the British Army) |
| No. built | about 6,000 |