Pz.IV G - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 193760 by U145582178 (talk)

2024-10-21T15:39:09Z

Undo revision 193760 by U145582178 (talk)

U145582178 at 09:30, 21 October 2024

2024-10-21T09:30:15Z

U143475368 at 04:15, 15 October 2023

2023-10-15T04:15:50Z

U143475368: Made some changes to reflect the fact the Panzer IV G cannot face the Churchill Mk. VII in realistic.

2023-10-15T04:14:57Z

Made some changes to reflect the fact the Panzer IV G cannot face the Churchill Mk. VII in realistic.

U74396666: Grammar

2023-08-29T02:51:21Z

Grammar

U74396666: Minor consistency updates

2023-08-28T23:53:11Z

Minor consistency updates

U74396666: Minor consistency update

2023-08-25T22:40:09Z

Minor consistency update

U74396666: Minor edits

2023-08-21T04:16:24Z

Minor edits

U74396666: Minor edits to my description spellings.

2023-08-19T10:40:59Z

Minor edits to my description spellings.

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-08-18T09:20:07Z

‎Description

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa. Still, if you ask a Wehraboo, they wouldnt know what this thing is, as they only know the Tiger 1 and will not accept the existance of any other German Tank :)
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer IV G variant is very identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant except for three obvious differences. To begin, the thickness of the hull frontal armour was increased from 50 mm to 80 mm. Second, the previous Panzer IV F2 variant's ball-shaped muzzle brake was replaced with the more common double-chambered muzzle brake type. Third, since the new Panzer IV G's first operational employment was during the North African Campaign during intense skirmishes with British forces, the tank was painted in the unique Dunkelgelb yellow coat. Small changes, such as the addition of smoke grenade launchers on either side of the turret, were also made, giving players the chance to hide from enemy sight when the situation becomes complicated. Otherwise, the gameplay is identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa. Still, if you ask a Wehraboo, they wouldnt know what this thing is, as they only know the Tiger 1 and will not accept the existance of any other German Tank :)
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer IV G variant is very identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant except for three obvious differences. To begin, the thickness of the hull frontal armour was increased from 50 mm to 80 mm. Second, the previous Panzer IV F2 variant's ball-shaped muzzle brake was replaced with the more common double-chambered muzzle brake type. Third, since the new Panzer IV G's first operational employment was during the North African Campaign during intense skirmishes with British forces, the tank was painted in the unique Dunkelgelb yellow coat. Small changes, such as the addition of smoke grenade launchers on either side of the turret, were also made, giving players the chance to hide from enemy sight when the situation becomes complicated. Otherwise, the gameplay is identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant.

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-The Pz.IV G can be utilized as both a sniper and brawler, thanks to its improved armour and great gun - however, situational awareness must be maintained at all costs as the un-sloped armour, while an improvement over the Ausf. F2 is still not sufficient to provide reliable defence. It is best to shoot first, as the KwK40 L/43 can deal with the majority of enemies it will face. Heavy tanks like the KV and M6A1 will need careful aim but are still not a major threat. Like most German tanks, the default round is the best round available; however, the maximum load should be avoided (around 30 is sufficient) as it increases the chance of ammo rack explosions if the armour is penetrated.
+The Pz.IV G can be utilized as both a sniper and brawler, thanks to its improved armour and great gun - however, situational awareness must be maintained at all costs as the un-sloped armour, while an improvement over the Ausf. F2 is still not sufficient to provide reliable defence. It is best to shoot first, as the KwK40 L/43 can deal with the majority of enemies it will face. Heavy tanks like the KV series will need careful aim but are still not a major threat. Like most German tanks, the default round is the best round available; however, the maximum load should be avoided (around 30 rounds is sufficient) as it increases the chance of ammo rack explosions if the armour is penetrated.
 In close quarters and urban settings, it can also perform adequately due to the average turret traverse rate, mobility, and high-punching gun. A good tactic is to launch the smoke grenades and flank enemies that are aware of the Panzer's presence.

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 *'''PzGr 39''' - Armour-Piercing Ballistic Cap shell - Use this shell as your main ammunition type, as it has a good penetration power and deals the most damage upon penetration thanks to its explosive filler.
 *'''Hl.Gr. 38B''' - High Explosive Anti-Tank shell - it is recommended to completely avoid this kind of shell as its performance is vastly inferior in all aspects compared to APCBC or APCR ammo used by this tank.
-*'''PzGr 40''' - Armour-Piercing Composite Rigid shell - This type of ammo should be used when facing a heavily armoured enemy such as the Churchill VII and flanking is not an option. However, its post-penetration damage is much lower because it has no explosive filler to detonate after penetrating. Do not use the PzGr 40 against sloped armour as APCR shells have extremely poor performance against angled armour.
+*'''PzGr 40''' - Armour-Piercing Composite Rigid shell - This type of ammo should be used when facing a heavily armoured enemy such as the Churchill VII in arcade and flanking is not an option. However, its post-penetration damage is much lower because it has no explosive filler to detonate after penetrating. Do not use the PzGr 40 against sloped armour as APCR shells have extremely poor performance against angled armour.
 *'''SprGr. 34''' - High Explosive shell - Carry only very few of these. They are useless against anything other than unarmoured AA vehicles, to which it is lethal.
 *'''K.Gr.Rot Nb.''' - Smoke shell - Pack a few of these. They are useful to blind enemy vehicles that block your advance while being being too remote for you to disable.
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 The 75 mm KwK40 L/43 gun still packs a powerful punch at this rank. A solid hit on a target's front armour that's not sloped is very likely to penetrate. At its realistic battle rating, the most heavily armoured vehicle the Pz.IV G will fight will be the [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1]] series ,which has prominent weak spots that can be exploited. Shoot first, hit hard and don't miss. Unless uptiered in arcade, the [[M6A1]] is not a concern in realistic, but nonetheless aim for weak spots and be the first to shoot.
-The Churchill VII is also a common sight in higher rank games. It has thick armour and a gun that is effective against the Panzer's weak turret armour. Under 500 m, it is advisable to use APCR, which is effective against the Churchills flat armour. If the Churchill is angling, the best method is to try flanking or aiming for its weak machine gun ports.
+The Churchill VII is also a common sight in higher rank arcade games. It has thick armour and a gun that is effective against the Panzer's weak turret armour. Under 500 m, it is advisable to use APCR, which is effective against the Churchills flat armour. If the Churchill is angling, the best method is to try flanking or aiming for its weak machine gun ports.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung G (Panzer IV G)''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29 Sd.Kfz. Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the seventh variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. The Panzer IV G variant effectively changed the Panzer IV's overall combat purpose. While all previous variants were primarily meant to engage fortifications and entrenched positions in support of the infantry, the Panzer IV G was the first entirely new variant to receive a significant increase in firepower against armoured targets. Previously, [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzer IIIs]] were usually assigned to such tasks. Aside from its rearmament with the long-barrelled 75 mm Kampfwagenkanone (KwK) 40 L/43 tank gun, relatively few modifications were made to its overall design in comparison to the earlier [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2 variant]]. The production of this variant began in 1942, considerably assisting the German armoured divisions in fighting more effectively against the well-armoured enemy tanks on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panzer IV G variant is very identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant except for three obvious differences. To begin, the thickness of the hull frontal armour was increased from 50 mm to 80 mm. Second, the previous Panzer IV F2 variant's ball-shaped muzzle brake was replaced with the more common double-chambered muzzle brake type. Third, since the new Panzer IV G's first operational employment was during the North African Campaign during intense skirmishes with British forces, the tank was painted in the unique Dunkelgelb yellow coat. Small changes, such as the addition of smoke grenade launchers on either side of the turret, were also made, giving players the chance to hide from enemy sight when the situation becomes complicated. Otherwise, the gameplay is identical to the previous Panzer IV F2 variant.