Panzer IV Ausf. D – 2 variants (standard & winter tracks), Germany, WWII

The Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D was one of the early production versions of the Panzer IV medium battle tank and was produced from 1939 onwards. It was equipped with a 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 short cannon , which was particularly effective against infantry and light vehicles. The Ausf. D was the first to receive improved frontal armor and was used extensively in early theaters of war.

This model contains two variants :

• Variant 1: The classic standard version , ideal for scenarios such as the Western Campaign , the African Campaign or the Balkan War .

• Variant 2: The winter version with winter chains , perfect for use on the Eastern Front in the snow , e.g. during Operation Barbarossa.

Thanks to the detailed design in 1:56 scale, this miniature model is ideal for tabletop gamers , wargamers and model collectors of historical vehicles.

Areas of application:

• Western Campaign (France 1940)

• Balkan Campaign (1941)

• Eastern Front (1941–42)

• African Campaign (with modifications)

For which country:

• Germany (Wehrmacht)

Classification:

• Main battle tank

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Early war vehicle with strong infantry support.

• Flames of War: Flexible unit for 1939–42 scenarios.

• Chain of Command: Perfect for early war historical scenarios.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 men (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio operator)

• Length: 5.92 m

• Width: 2.88 m

• Height: 2.68 m

• Weight: approx. 20 t

• Armor: 14.5–30 mm

• Main armament: 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24

• Secondary armament: 2 × 7.92 mm MG 34

• Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM, 300 HP

• Speed: up to 40 km/h

• Winter version: Wide winter chains, optional snow camouflage