Tauchpanzer IV

Tauchpanzer IV

Modification of
Panzer IV Ausf. D
Changes
Submersible conversion for Operation Seelöwe (from July 1940): sealed hull and turret ring, snorkel hose to a surface buoy; later used to ford the Bug in June 1941. Number unknown.
Crew
5
Weight
20,000 kg
Length
5,920 mm
Width
2,840 mm
Height
2,680 mm
Engine power
300 hp
Road speed
42 km/h
Off-road speed
20 km/h
Armament
7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24, MG 34 ×2

Armor

FrontSideRearBottomTop
Hull30 mm at 14°20 mm20 mm10 mm—
Superstructure30 mm at 9°20 mm20 mm—10 mm
Turret30 mm at 10°20 mm at 25°20 mm at 25°—10 mm