Pz.IV J - Revision history

U74396666: Grammar

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U74396666: Minor consistency update

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Minor consistency update

U74396666: Minor edits to my description spellings.

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Minor edits to my description spellings.

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‎Description

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U74396666: New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer IV J

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New Description Project - Germany Priority: Tanks - Panzer IV J

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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 J''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the Panzer IV H variant. To conserve valuable steel, the 5 mm side skirts, known as Schürzen, were removed. The original single-speed electric power drive for the turret traverse was also removed and replaced by a two-gear manual traverse, resulting in an enormous reduction in turret traverse speed. During close-quarters battles, players will have difficulty turning and placing the gun on enemy tanks in time. Other minor changes include reducing the number of spare return rollers on the top tracks from four to three. The hatch on the commander's cupola is now a one-piece cast armour plate rather than the traditional two-piece hatch. Overall, players may struggle to adapt to the Panzer IV J because many features of prior Panzer IV variants have been removed or abandoned. It is not recommended to use this tank on maps with a lot of buildings and coverings, as the tank may struggle to engage if opponent tanks approach unexpectedly around the corners.

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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 J''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the Panzer IV H variant. To conserve valuable steel, the 5 mm side skirts, known as Schürzen, were removed. The original single-speed electric power drive for the turret traverse was also removed and replaced by a two-gear manual traverse, resulting in an enormous reduction in turret traverse speed. During close-quarters battles, players will have difficulty turning and placing the gun on enemy tanks in time. Other minor changes include reducing the number of spare return rollers on the top tracks from four to three. The hatch on the commander's cupola is now a one-piece cast armour plate rather than the traditional two-piece hatch. Overall, players may struggle to adapt to the Panzer IV J because many features of prior Panzer IV variants have been removed or abandoned. It is not recommended to use this tank on maps with a lot of buildings and coverings, as the tank may struggle to engage if opponent tanks approach unexpectedly around the corners.

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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 '''{{Annotation|Panzer IV J|Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
+The '''Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the Panzer IV H variant. To conserve valuable steel, the 5 mm side skirts, known as Schürzen, were removed. The original single-speed electric power drive for the turret traverse was also removed and replaced by a two-gear manual traverse, resulting in an enormous reduction in turret traverse speed. During close-quarters battles, players will have difficulty turning and placing the gun on enemy tanks in time. Other minor changes include reducing the number of spare return rollers on the top tracks from four to three. The hatch on the commander's cupola is now a one-piece cast armour plate rather than the traditional two-piece hatch. Overall, players may struggle to adapt to the Panzer IV J because many features of prior Panzer IV variants have been removed or abandoned. It is not recommended to use this tank on maps with a lot of buildings and coverings, as the tank may struggle to engage if opponent tanks approach unexpectedly around the corners.

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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 '''{{Annotation|Panzer IV J|Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]], which is a family of medium tanks that saw the most production and served on all fronts in many intense conflicts throughout World War II. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
+The '''{{Annotation|Panzer IV J|Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') was the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]]. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the Panzer IV H variant. To conserve valuable steel, the 5 mm side skirts, known as Schürzen, were removed. The original single-speed electric power drive for the turret traverse was also removed and replaced by a two-gear manual traverse, resulting in an enormous reduction in turret traverse speed. During close-quarters battles, players will have difficulty turning and placing the gun on enemy tanks in time. Other minor changes include reducing the number of spare return rollers on the top tracks from four to three. The hatch on the commander's cupola is now a one-piece cast armour plate rather than the traditional two-piece hatch. Overall, players may struggle to adapt to the Panzer IV J because many features of prior Panzer IV variants have been removed or abandoned. It is not recommended to use this tank on maps with a lot of buildings and coverings, as the tank may struggle to engage if opponent tanks approach unexpectedly around the corners.

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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 Ausfuehrung J (Panzer IV J)''' is the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]], which is a family of medium tanks that saw the most production and served on all fronts in many intense conflicts throughout World War II. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
+The '''{{Annotation|Panzer IV J|Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausführung J}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28DE.29_Sd.Kfz._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 161/2''') is the ninth and the last variant of the [[Pz.IV (Family)|Panzer IV medium tank family]], which is a family of medium tanks that saw the most production and served on all fronts in many intense conflicts throughout World War II. It was manufactured solely at the Nibelungenwerk factory in Sankt Valentin, northern Austria, from January 1944 to the end of April 1945. This variant was distinguished by numerous simplifications made to prior variants to accelerate production and conserve valuable materials. Instead of making further advancements, the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the previous [[Pz.IV H|Panzer IV H variant]]. This last variant included replacing the single-speed turret traverse electric power drive with a two-gear manual traverse, with the extra space used for fuel storage. This was a last-ditch effort to increase Panzer IV production rate and compensate for tank losses.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.43]], the Panzer IV J variant is a retrograde development from the Panzer IV H variant. To conserve valuable steel, the 5 mm side skirts, known as Schürzen, were removed. The original single-speed electric power drive for the turret traverse was also removed and replaced by a two-gear manual traverse, resulting in an enormous reduction in turret traverse speed. During close-quarters battles, players will have difficulty turning and placing the gun on enemy tanks in time. Other minor changes include reducing the number of spare return rollers on the top tracks from four to three. The hatch on the commander's cupola is now a one-piece cast armour plate rather than the traditional two-piece hatch. Overall, players may struggle to adapt to the Panzer IV J because many features of prior Panzer IV variants have been removed or abandoned. It is not recommended to use this tank on maps with a lot of buildings and coverings, as the tank may struggle to engage if opponent tanks approach unexpectedly around the corners.

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 * '''K.Gr.Rot Nb.''' - Smoke shells are useful to blind enemy vehicles that block your advance while being being too remote for you to disable.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:KwK40 L48 (75 mm)/Ammunition|PzGr 39, Hl.Gr 38B, PzGr 40, Sprgr. 34, K.Gr.Rot Nb.}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 '''Pros:'''
-* The KwK40 L/48 cannon can penetrate most enemies at the BR at long range with above average muzzle velocity, making aiming a bit easier.
+* The KwK40 L/48 cannon can penetrate most enemies at the BR at long range with above average muzzle velocity, making aiming a bit easier
-* PzGr 40 (APCR) offers great penetration in case PzGr 39 (APCBC) fails against heavily armoured targets.
+* PzGr 40 (APCR) offers great penetration in case PzGr 39 (APCBC) fails against heavily armoured targets
-* The transmission provides good acceleration.
+* The transmission provides good acceleration
-* Satisfactory off-road and on-road mobility.
+* Satisfactory off-road and on-road mobility
-* Turrets have Schürzen (side skirts), which can offer some protection from HEAT or HE rounds.
+* Turrets have Schürzen (side skirts), which can offer some protection from HEAT or HE rounds
-* 2 crew members in the hull often saves the vehicle from destruction when the turret is penetrated and everyone up there dies.
+* 2 crew members in the hull often saves the vehicle from destruction when the turret is penetrated and everyone up there dies
 '''Cons:'''
-* Turret traverse is slow compared to medium tanks at this BR.
+* Turret traverse is slow compared to medium tanks at this BR
-* Side skirts (Schürzen) only protect the turret.
+* Side skirts (Schürzen) only protect the turret, no side side skirts on the hull
-* No side side skirts on the hull makes it easier to get hit by HEAT shells
+* Lacks gun mantlet armour
-* Lacks a gun mantlet.
+* Armour protection is poor, able to be penetrated by all the tanks it encounters even frontally and vulnerable to overpressure
-* Armour protection is poor, able to be penetrated by all the tanks it encounters even frontally and vulnerable to overpressure.
+* Unable to traverse fast in rough terrains
 == History ==

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 Alternatively, aim at the Panzer IV from its long vulnerable sides in cases where its slow turret traverse cannot keep up with a flanking manoeuvre or catching it in an ambush. The interior is fully stocked with ammo racks even when the user is taking a minimum load. Moreover, the fuel tank resides at the very bottom of the center of the tank, so a penetrating shot with APHE will either detonate the ammunition, set the tank on fire, or knock out a good portion of the crew, if not fully destroy the tank with all three effect.
-In every case scenario, it is to the benefit of the surviving player to fire the first shot against the Panzer IV Ausf. G above all else, as it would deny the Panzer IV G even a chance to use its high-penetrating 75 mm gun.
+In every case scenario, it is to the benefit of the surviving player to fire the first shot against the Panzer IV Ausf. J above all else, as it would deny the Panzer IV J even a chance to use its high-penetrating 75 mm gun.
 === Mobility ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_pzkpfw_IV_ausf_J Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Sights
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/post/675135/en/ RideR2's Realistic gunsight (TZF4a, TZF 5a/b/d/e/f/f2, TZF 9b/b1/c/d, TZF 12/a) for Pzkpfw II, Pzkpfw III, Pzkpfw IV, Pzkpfw V, Pzkpfw VI]
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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