Panzer IV Ausf. B/C/D

The medium tank Panzerkampfwagen IV was the only German tank that fought from the beginning to the end of World War II. The mechanically reliable tank was the backbone of the German war machine throughout the war, although the heavier Panther and Tiger tanks often received all the glory and press.

The Ausf B and C variants featured changes to the hull, armour, and cupola, but were not produced in large numbers. The Ausf D version of the Pz.Kfw IV was the first true production model, with over 200 built between 1939 and 1941.

The Ausf. D, which remained in service until 1944, featured a new front hull plate design to accommodate the hull-mounted machine gun, as well as a new external gun mantlet and up to 25% thicker armour. These early versions of the Panzer IV saw action in the invasions of Poland, France and the Netherlands, as well as on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.

This plastic kit can be assembled as an Ausf. B, C or D variant.