Sd.Kfz. 234/4



Overview

Sd.Kfz. 234/4

Frontal view of Sd.Kfz. 234/4 with 75mm PaK-40 anti-tank cannon.
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Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
Early 1945
Status
Out of service
Development
Late 1944
Developer
Nazi Germany - Büssing-NAG
Production
December 1944 - March 1945
Producer
Nazi Germany - Büssing-NAG
Number produced
89
Designations
Pakwagen (nickname)

Details

Facts Sd.Kfz. 234/4
General
Origin
Nazi Germany
Type
Reconnaissance vehicle
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator)
Dimensions
Weight
11.5 t
Length
5.86 m
Width
2.33 m
Height
2.21 m
Main armament
Type
75mm PaK-40 L/46 cannon
Mount
Casemate mount with open roof
Ammunition
12 shells
Traverse
Elevation and traverse over frontal arc, manual
Secondary armament
Type
7.92mm MG42 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
1.950 rounds in total
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8x8
Suspension
Leaf spring
Automotive
Engine
Tatra 103 14.8-liter V12 air-cooled diesel
Power output
210 hp
Fuel
240 L internal + up to 120 L in jerry cans
Mobility
Speed
80 km/h on road
Range
600 to 1.000 km on road
400 to 600 km off road
Power to weight ratio
18.3 hp/t
Turn radius
14.9 m
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.35 m
Wall
0.5 m
Trench
2.0 m
Gradient
30 degrees
Fording
1.2 m
Protection
Armor type
Steel
Armor thickness
30 mm hull front
10 mm hull sides and rear
Vehicle roof
Open roof
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Equipment
Night vision
No
Radio
Yes

Media

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