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Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII

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28mm_turret G (skirt + opened).stl Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII
28mm_Turret G (skirt).stl Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII
supported_28mm_turret_G.stl Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII
supported_28mm_turret_G_(opened).stl Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII
supported_28mm_turret_G_(skirt_+_opened).stl Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission (prototype) - Presupported Germany Eastern Western Front Normandy Stalingrad Berlin Bulge WWII
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  • 28mm_Turret G (skirt).stl
  • 28mm_chassis.stl
  • 28mm_track L.stl
  • 28mm_track R.stl
  • 28mm_turret G (skirt + opened).stl
  • 28mm_turret G.stl
  • 28mm_turret hatch.stl
  • 28mm_turret semi-hatch.stl
  • Accessories PzIV.zip
    • 28mm_accessory_bar.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_cable.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_hammer.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_pipes.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_shovel.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_spanner.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_track.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_wheel.stl
    • 28mm_accessory_wrench.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna1.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna2.stl
    • 28mm_Antenna3.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_bar.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_cable.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_hammer.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_pipes.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_shovel.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_spanner.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_track.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_wheel.stl
    • supported_28mm_accessory_wrench.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna1.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna2.stl
    • supported_28mm_Antenna3.stl
  • supported_28mm_chassis.stl
  • supported_28mm_track_L.stl
  • supported_28mm_track_R.stl
  • supported_28mm_turret_G.stl
  • supported_28mm_turret_G_(opened).stl
  • supported_28mm_turret_G_(skirt_+_opened).stl
  • supported_28mm_turret_hatch.stl
  • supported_28mm_turret_semi-hatch.stl

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Publication date 2024-02-16 at 12:26
Design number 1792339
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Historical background:

The Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission was a prototype tank developed by Nazi Germany during World War II. As part of ongoing efforts to improve the performance and reliability of armored vehicles, the German military explored various transmission systems, including hydrostatic transmissions, for use in their tanks.

The hydrostatic transmission, a type of continuously variable transmission (CVT), offered several potential advantages over traditional mechanical transmissions, including smoother acceleration, better control at low speeds, and reduced maintenance requirements. These characteristics were particularly desirable for heavy vehicles like tanks, where maneuverability and reliability were critical on the battlefield.

The Panzer IV Ausf. G prototype fitted with a hydrostatic transmission underwent testing to evaluate its performance and suitability for mass production. The new transmission system showed promising results, demonstrating improved handling and responsiveness compared to tanks equipped with conventional transmissions.

However, despite the benefits demonstrated during testing, the adoption of hydrostatic transmissions in Panzer IV tanks faced logistical and production challenges. The complexities involved in integrating a new transmission system into existing production lines, as well as concerns about the availability of materials and resources, ultimately led to the decision not to pursue mass production of the Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission.

While the prototype Panzer IV Ausf. G with hydrostatic transmission did not enter full-scale production or see active service, it represents a fascinating example of the technological innovations explored by Nazi Germany during World War II. The lessons learned from these experiments would contribute to future developments in tank design and transmission technology.

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