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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''{{Specs|name}},''' German armory designation '''Sd.Kfz. 162,''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German tank destroyed {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| − | + | <!--Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat?'' | |
| − | ''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' | + | ''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.--> |
| + | '''Armour type:''' | ||
| + | * Rolled homogeneous armour | ||
| + | * Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet) | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Hull || 20 mm (84°), 60 + 15 mm (47°) ''Front glacis'' <br/> 50 mm (55°) ''Lower glacis'' || 30 mm || 22 mm (5-16°) || 20 mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Superstructure || 60 mm (50°) ''Front'' <br> 75 + 80 mm (17-63°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 30 mm (29°) || 30 mm (31°) || 20 mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | '''Notes:''' | ||
| + | * Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick while tracks are 20 mm thick. | ||
| + | * Entire front armor is sloped, not flat like on previous StuG tank destroyers, and has no prominent weak spot | ||
| + | * Front hull armor has attached spare tracks on it, adding 20 mm of armor | ||
| + | * Able to use [[Add-on Armor|Add-on Armour]] module, which would add tracks on the superstructure front and parts of the side hull. | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
| − | ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and | + | ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
| − | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the | + | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' |
=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
| − | ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.'' | + | ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.'' |
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
| − | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft | + | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' |
| − | == Usage in | + | == Usage in battles == |
| − | + | <!--Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).--> | |
| + | As with every German tank destroyer getting flanked, will usually result in death. The only true way to use this tank to its ultimate advantage is to stay as far away from the battle as possible and stay perched high up. If you do find yourself at close range, protect your flanks, hide while reloading and ''don't miss''. | ||
| + | |||
| + | A very effective tactic is to move to the corner of a building, preferably facing down a road or area that the enemy will likely frequent. You can then peek around the corner, your frontal armour will be angled, but your rear and side armour will not be exposed to the enemy. This makes you very difficult to kill. Most enemy rounds will bounce, or cause minimal damage. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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| + | '''Pros:''' | ||
| + | *Very comfortable to drive thanks to the fair acceleration & top speed | ||
| + | *Excellent gun traverse arc to each sides gives the ability to shot while having your tank angled | ||
| + | *Low profile, not an easy target at long ranges | ||
| + | *Frontal armour is well sloped | ||
| + | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | *Vulnerable sides | ||
| + | *Prone to ammo rack detonation | ||
| + | *Small vehicle, if you get penetrated, all the crew can be knocked out in one hit. | ||
| − | + | == History == | |
| + | <!--Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).--> | ||
| + | ===Development=== | ||
| + | In September 1942, the Wehrmacht arms bureau called for a new type of assault vehicles. The specifications listed was 100 mm front armor, 40-50 mm on the sides, wide tracks, top speed of 26 km/h, ground clearance of 50 cm, and a very low firing position. The design was to be armed with the 75 mm Pak 42 mounted on the [[Panther D|Panther]] tanks. Though this project was originally conceived over a completely new chassis, the [[Pz.IV G|Panzer IV]] was chosen to be used instead. The design was to have a low silhouette and an enclosed casemate fighting compartment after experiences with the [[Marder III H|Marder IIIs]] showed that such features were necessary for a successful fighting vehicle. | ||
| − | + | The Panzer IV chassis was converted into the '''Jagdpanzer IV''', which featured new designs to the original. The utilization of the Panzer IV chassis was met with much criticism by General Heinz Guderian, who saw the diverting of Panzer IV tank resources as unnecessary since the current assault gun [[StuG_III_G|StuG III]] was more than adequate in the role and Germany still needed reliable tanks that it could use. The vertical front hull armor was replaced with large sloped armor plates, ammunition and fuel were moved to accommodate the new superstructure design, and the auxiliary engine that once powered the Panzer IV turret was removed. The superstructure had 80 mm thick sloping armor that gives it an effective 100 mm thick. To simplify the production of this vehicle, the superstructure was essentially made of large interlocking plates that are welded together. The vehicle had a crew of four, the commander, gunner, loader, and driver. The vehicle was armed with a 75 mm gun, though originally suppose to be the one from the Panther, shortages forced the mounting of older guns such as the 75 mm Pak 39 L/48 cannon, which were less powerful than the Panther's PaK 42, but were still lethal. Due to the different gun mounts, three main variants were produced from the Jagdpanzer IV, the original '''Jagdpanzer IV''' (with the 75 mm Pak 39 L/48 cannon), the [[Panzer IV/70(V)|Panzer IV/70 (V)]], and the [[Panzer IV/70(A)|Panzer IV/70 (A)]] (Both of which have the 75 mm Pak 42 L/70 cannon). | |
| − | ''' | + | The Jagdpanzer IV, mounting the 75 mm Pak 39, was designed and produced by Vomag. It was produced from January to November 1944 with about 769 units produced. The early version had a muzzle brake and ''zimmerit'' anti-magnetic paste added to the vehicle. However, the muzzle brake was removed as it kicks up large amount of dust from the ground that obscures the gunner's sights so that was removed, and the ''zimmerit'' was also removed after September 1944 due to rumors that they were causing vehicle fires. Other modifications were made to the design over time, but the biggest change in its production was the addition of ''Schürzen'' side armor plates. |
| − | + | ===Combat usage=== | |
| + | The Jagdpanzer IV (the name was interchangeable between all of its variants) was first issued on March 1944 and was employed in anti-tank role in the Western and Eastern Front. The Jagdpanzer IV participated in the Normandy Campaign, Battle of the Bulge, and the Soviet Offensives on the Eastern Front. Their overall performance was very successful as tank destroyers and only sub-par in other roles that are usually taken by tanks or assault guns, as the high-velocity 75 mm cannon it mounts were unsuitable for anti-infantry and fortification purposes. However, they were soon put in positions of tanks due to shortages of capable fighting vehicles in German inventory. One of the popular Jagdpanzer IV aces was SS-Oberscharführer Rudolf Roy who was attached to the 12th SS Tank Destroyer Battlion. He was killed while looking out of his Jagdpanzer IV hatch during the Battle of the Bulge. | ||
| − | + | After World War II ended, the Jagdpanzer IV's design still saw service with the German Bundeswehr as the ''[[JPz 4-5|Hanomag-Henschel JPz 4-5|Kanonenjagdpanzer]]'', which has nearly same design as the Jagdpanzer IV, but most notably with a 90 mm gun. Some captured Jagdpanzer IVs were given out by the Soviet Union to Romania and Syria, but Romania scrapped all the German armor by 1954 and Syria used them in conflicts against Israel until 1967. | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
| + | <!--''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''--> | ||
Skin and Camouflages for the [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=tank_destroyer&vehicle=germ_jgdpz_IV_L48 Jagdpanzer IV] in Warthunder Live. | Skin and Camouflages for the [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=tank_destroyer&vehicle=germ_jgdpz_IV_L48 Jagdpanzer IV] in Warthunder Live. | ||
| − | == | + | == See also == |
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example | + | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
| − | + | == External links == | |
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''encyclopedia page on the tank;'' | ||
* ''other literature.''--> | * ''other literature.''--> | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [[Wikipedia:Jagdpanzer_IV|[Wikipedia<nowiki>]</nowiki> Jagdpanzer IV]] |
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| + | {{Germany tank destroyers}} | ||
Revision as of 16:26, 5 April 2019
Contents
Description
The Jagdpanzer IV, German armory designation Sd.Kfz. 162, is a rank III German tank destroyed
with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB) and 4.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour
- Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet)
| Armour | Front | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 20 mm (84°), 60 + 15 mm (47°) Front glacis 50 mm (55°) Lower glacis |
30 mm | 22 mm (5-16°) | 20 mm |
| Superstructure | 60 mm (50°) Front 75 + 80 mm (17-63°) Gun mantlet |
30 mm (29°) | 30 mm (31°) | 20 mm |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels are 15 mm thick while tracks are 20 mm thick.
- Entire front armor is sloped, not flat like on previous StuG tank destroyers, and has no prominent weak spot
- Front hull armor has attached spare tracks on it, adding 20 mm of armor
- Able to use Add-on Armour module, which would add tracks on the superstructure front and parts of the side hull.
Mobility
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.
Armaments
Main armament
Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.
Additional armament
Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.
Machine guns
Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.
Usage in battles
As with every German tank destroyer getting flanked, will usually result in death. The only true way to use this tank to its ultimate advantage is to stay as far away from the battle as possible and stay perched high up. If you do find yourself at close range, protect your flanks, hide while reloading and don't miss.
A very effective tactic is to move to the corner of a building, preferably facing down a road or area that the enemy will likely frequent. You can then peek around the corner, your frontal armour will be angled, but your rear and side armour will not be exposed to the enemy. This makes you very difficult to kill. Most enemy rounds will bounce, or cause minimal damage.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very comfortable to drive thanks to the fair acceleration & top speed
- Excellent gun traverse arc to each sides gives the ability to shot while having your tank angled
- Low profile, not an easy target at long ranges
- Frontal armour is well sloped
Cons:
- Vulnerable sides
- Prone to ammo rack detonation
- Small vehicle, if you get penetrated, all the crew can be knocked out in one hit.
History
Development
In September 1942, the Wehrmacht arms bureau called for a new type of assault vehicles. The specifications listed was 100 mm front armor, 40-50 mm on the sides, wide tracks, top speed of 26 km/h, ground clearance of 50 cm, and a very low firing position. The design was to be armed with the 75 mm Pak 42 mounted on the Panther tanks. Though this project was originally conceived over a completely new chassis, the Panzer IV was chosen to be used instead. The design was to have a low silhouette and an enclosed casemate fighting compartment after experiences with the Marder IIIs showed that such features were necessary for a successful fighting vehicle.
The Panzer IV chassis was converted into the Jagdpanzer IV, which featured new designs to the original. The utilization of the Panzer IV chassis was met with much criticism by General Heinz Guderian, who saw the diverting of Panzer IV tank resources as unnecessary since the current assault gun StuG III was more than adequate in the role and Germany still needed reliable tanks that it could use. The vertical front hull armor was replaced with large sloped armor plates, ammunition and fuel were moved to accommodate the new superstructure design, and the auxiliary engine that once powered the Panzer IV turret was removed. The superstructure had 80 mm thick sloping armor that gives it an effective 100 mm thick. To simplify the production of this vehicle, the superstructure was essentially made of large interlocking plates that are welded together. The vehicle had a crew of four, the commander, gunner, loader, and driver. The vehicle was armed with a 75 mm gun, though originally suppose to be the one from the Panther, shortages forced the mounting of older guns such as the 75 mm Pak 39 L/48 cannon, which were less powerful than the Panther's PaK 42, but were still lethal. Due to the different gun mounts, three main variants were produced from the Jagdpanzer IV, the original Jagdpanzer IV (with the 75 mm Pak 39 L/48 cannon), the Panzer IV/70 (V), and the Panzer IV/70 (A) (Both of which have the 75 mm Pak 42 L/70 cannon).
The Jagdpanzer IV, mounting the 75 mm Pak 39, was designed and produced by Vomag. It was produced from January to November 1944 with about 769 units produced. The early version had a muzzle brake and zimmerit anti-magnetic paste added to the vehicle. However, the muzzle brake was removed as it kicks up large amount of dust from the ground that obscures the gunner's sights so that was removed, and the zimmerit was also removed after September 1944 due to rumors that they were causing vehicle fires. Other modifications were made to the design over time, but the biggest change in its production was the addition of Schürzen side armor plates.
Combat usage
The Jagdpanzer IV (the name was interchangeable between all of its variants) was first issued on March 1944 and was employed in anti-tank role in the Western and Eastern Front. The Jagdpanzer IV participated in the Normandy Campaign, Battle of the Bulge, and the Soviet Offensives on the Eastern Front. Their overall performance was very successful as tank destroyers and only sub-par in other roles that are usually taken by tanks or assault guns, as the high-velocity 75 mm cannon it mounts were unsuitable for anti-infantry and fortification purposes. However, they were soon put in positions of tanks due to shortages of capable fighting vehicles in German inventory. One of the popular Jagdpanzer IV aces was SS-Oberscharführer Rudolf Roy who was attached to the 12th SS Tank Destroyer Battlion. He was killed while looking out of his Jagdpanzer IV hatch during the Battle of the Bulge.
After World War II ended, the Jagdpanzer IV's design still saw service with the German Bundeswehr as the Hanomag-Henschel JPz 4-5|Kanonenjagdpanzer, which has nearly same design as the Jagdpanzer IV, but most notably with a 90 mm gun. Some captured Jagdpanzer IVs were given out by the Soviet Union to Romania and Syria, but Romania scrapped all the German armor by 1954 and Syria used them in conflicts against Israel until 1967.
Media
Skin and Camouflages for the Jagdpanzer IV in Warthunder Live.
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.
External links
| Germany tank destroyers | |
|---|---|
| Pz. I Derivatives | Panzerjäger I |
| Pz. II Derivatives | 15cm sIG 33 B Sfl |
| Pz. 38(t) Derivatives | Marder III · Marder III H · Jagdpanzer 38(t) |
| Pz. III Derivatives | StuG III A · StuG III F · StuG III G · StuH 42 G |
| Pz. IV Derivatives | Jagdpanzer IV · Panzer IV/70(A) · Panzer IV/70(V) · Dicker Max · Nashorn · Brummbär · VFW |
| Pz. V Derivatives | Jagdpanther G1 · Bfw. Jagdpanther G1 |
| Pz. VI Derivatives | Sturer Emil · Elefant · Ferdinand · 38 cm Sturmmörser · Jagdtiger |
| Wheeled/Half-track | 8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl. · Sd.Kfz.251/9 · Sd.Kfz.251/10 · Sd.Kfz.251/22 · Sd.Kfz.234/3 · Sd.Kfz.234/4 · 15 cm Pz.W.42 |
| ATGM Carrier | RakJPz 2 · RakJPz 2 (HOT) · Wiesel 1A2 |
| Other | Waffenträger · M109G · JPz 4-5 · Raketenautomat · VT1-2 |
