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|caption= Pz.Sfl.IVc prototype (1943) |
|caption= Pz.Sfl.IVc. prototype (1943) |
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|origin= Nazi Germany |
|origin= Nazi Germany |
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|type= [[tank destroyer |
|type= [[tank destroyer]] |
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|design_date= 1941 |
|design_date= 1941 |
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|production_date= 1942 |
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|number= 3 (prototype) |
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|armour= 14-20 mm |
|armour= 14-20 mm |
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|primary_armament= 8.8 cm Flak 41 L/74 |
|primary_armament= 8.8 cm Flak 41 L/74 |
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|engine= [[List of WWII Maybach engines|Maybach HL120 TRM]] 12-cylinder gasoline engine |
|engine= [[List of WWII Maybach engines|Maybach HL120 TRM]] 12-cylinder gasoline engine |
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|speed= 60 km/h |
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The '''Panzer Selbstfahrlafette IV Ausf. C''', or '''Pz. Sfl. IVc''' also known as '''Grille 10''', the ''8.8cm Flak 37 auf Sonderfahrgestell'' ("on special chassis"), was a German mobile gun platform |
The '''Panzer Selbstfahrlafette IV Ausf. C''', or '''Pz. Sfl. IVc.''' also known as '''Grille 10''', the ''8.8cm Flak 37 auf Sonderfahrgestell'' ("on special chassis"), was a German mobile gun platform for the widespread [[8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|8.8 cm anti-aircraft/anti-tank gun]], built in 1941. It was a lightly armoured vehicle.<ref name=DoyleChamberlain/> Only 3 prototypes were produced. |
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== Development == |
== Development == |
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A heavy ''Panzerjäger'' |
A heavy ''Panzerjäger ''(anti tank self-propelled gun) was ordered to be built by the [[Waffenamt]] (the German Government's Weapons building agency) in 1941. The vehicle was originally intended to be a self propelled assault gun, and was developed as such, but part way through development it was realised that with the anti aircraft usefulness of the [[8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|8.8 cm gun]], it could also be used in the role of an anti-aircraft vehicle. In late 1942, there were 3 prototypes made. In 1944 the armament was modified.<ref name="auto">"Grille 10" WW2 in colour http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-artillery/gr10_5.html</ref> |
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It was built by Krupp.<ref name=DoyleChamberlain> Doyle, Hilary, & Peter Chamberlain, ''Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two''. Sterling Publishing Co.Inc., 1994. pp. 160-161.</ref> Various guns were considered. |
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== Specifications == |
== Specifications == |
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The vehicle had a crew of 8 and weighed 26 [[Tonne|tons]]. It was {{convert|2.8|m}} high, {{convert|3|m}} wide |
The vehicle had a crew of 8 and weighed 26 [[Tonne|tons]]. It was {{convert|2.8|m}} high, {{convert|3|m}} wide and {{convert|7|m}} long. It was powered by the [[Maybach]] HL90 engine. The turret was open, with the sidewalls coming down on each side to make a platform. However, with them raised, it would provide some protection for the crew. The crew were also protected from the front by a shield for the gun.<ref>"Pzsfl-ivc" http://mirtankov.su/tank/obzor-pzsfl-ivc</ref>{{Disputed inline|talk=Talk:Pz._Sfl._IVc.#Sources Dispute - June 2021|date=June 2021}} The vehicle was built on a [[Panzer IV]] chassis, with extensive modifications. While a number of different guns were considered, the vehicle eventually ended up being armed with the [[8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41|FlaK 41 L/74]]. Sources also suggest that the side and rear armour plates could be unhinged and opened to make the mounted gun completely traversable. |
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== Service == |
== Service == |
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One example was deployed to the |
One example was deployed to the Western front. It served with {{lang|de|Heeres Flakartillerie Abteilung}} in Italy, which was assigned to the [[26th Panzer Division]].<ref name=DoyleChamberlain/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 12:52, 9 April 2023
Pz.Sfl.IVc. | |
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Typ | tank destroyer |
Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
Service history | |
Used by | Nazi Germany |
Wars | World War II |
Production history | |
Designed | 1941 |
Produced | 1942 |
No. built | 3 (prototype) |
Specifications | |
Crew | 6 (driver, commander, 2 gunners, 2 loaders) |
Armor | 14-20 mm |
Main armament | 8.8 cm Flak 41 L/74 |
Engine | Maybach HL120 TRM 12-cylinder gasoline engine 400 hp |
Power/weight | 15.56 |
Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
The Panzer Selbstfahrlafette IV Ausf. C, or Pz. Sfl. IVc. also known as Grille 10, the 8.8cm Flak 37 auf Sonderfahrgestell ("on special chassis"), was a German mobile gun platform for the widespread 8.8 cm anti-aircraft/anti-tank gun, built in 1941. It was a lightly armoured vehicle.[1] Only 3 prototypes were produced.
Development
A heavy Panzerjäger (anti tank self-propelled gun) was ordered to be built by the Waffenamt (the German Government's Weapons building agency) in 1941. The vehicle was originally intended to be a self propelled assault gun, and was developed as such, but part way through development it was realised that with the anti aircraft usefulness of the 8.8 cm gun, it could also be used in the role of an anti-aircraft vehicle. In late 1942, there were 3 prototypes made. In 1944 the armament was modified.[2] It was built by Krupp.[1] Various guns were considered.
Specifications
The vehicle had a crew of 8 and weighed 26 tons. It was 2.8 metres (9 ft 2 in) high, 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide and 7 metres (23 ft) long. It was powered by the Maybach HL90 engine. The turret was open, with the sidewalls coming down on each side to make a platform. However, with them raised, it would provide some protection for the crew. The crew were also protected from the front by a shield for the gun.[3][disputed – discuss] The vehicle was built on a Panzer IV chassis, with extensive modifications. While a number of different guns were considered, the vehicle eventually ended up being armed with the FlaK 41 L/74. Sources also suggest that the side and rear armour plates could be unhinged and opened to make the mounted gun completely traversable.
Service
One example was deployed to the Western front. It served with Heeres Flakartillerie Abteilung in Italy, which was assigned to the 26th Panzer Division.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Doyle, Hilary, & Peter Chamberlain, Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two. Sterling Publishing Co.Inc., 1994. pp. 160-161.
- ^ "Grille 10" WW2 in colour http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-artillery/gr10_5.html
- ^ "Pzsfl-ivc" http://mirtankov.su/tank/obzor-pzsfl-ivc