Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha
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? | | | + | |It was granted as a gift to those that were of service to WG early in WoT's development and is rather rare in battle. It is identical in all ways to the [[Pz.Kpfw. V/IV]] but with the Greek Alpha symbol. It's based on a [[Pz.Kpfw. V Panther]] hull with turret from the [[Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H|Pz. IV Ausf. H]]. Many players think it's similar to a buffed [[Pz.Kpfw. III/IV]]. It has great mobility, decent acceleration and is well armored for its tier. Its weakness, however, is that it has very little turret armor, so a single well-placed howitzer or artillery shell will cause major damage. As a result, it's best to fully utilize the good gun handling to minimize exposure. Additionally, the penetration is nothing spectacular for its tier, so it's more effective to flank and target the enemy's rear and side, or to aim for weakspots. | |
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? | | | + | * Good mix of armor and mobility | |
? | + | * Good gun, boasting high rate of fire, excellent gun handling, vertical guidance and decent if not good accuracy | ||
? | | | + | * High view range, comparable to the [[M4 Sherman]] | |
? | + | * Fast turret traverse | ||
? | + | * High hit points | ||
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? | + | * Large silhouette | ||
? | + | * Turret is significantly weaker than the hull | ||
? | | | + | * Poor gun penetration values | |
? | | | + | * Mediocre damage per shell | |
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? | + | The Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha's speed and decent turret traverse make this tank an effective flanker. The 7.5cm KWK L/48's penetration is on the lower side of all tier V medium tanks so getting around to the heavier enemies' sides and rear is vital. The Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha has exceptionally good gun handling, allowing it to make use of the good rate of fire. The hull is identical to that of the Panther, but having it on tier V results in solid frontal protection and side-scraping capabilities. The turret however, is like the standard PzKpfw IV ausf. H, meaning that it is one large weakspot and gets easily penetrated by anything this tank faces, except for some HE shells that might get pre-detonated by the armor skirt. Its upper hull can bounce some shots if angled well and its high health pool (second highest of all German tier V mediums) means it can brawl quite successfully if need be. This tank excels around ridgelines and in hilly terrain due to the excellent gun depression; just note that its gun can not be fully depressed when facing afront. The combination of speed, engine power and weight make the Pz. V/IV Alpha a formidable ramming weapon. A capable crew trainer/cash maker, but also fun to run, featuring the [[E-50]]'s playstyle at Tier V. | ||
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? | + | Premium vehicle, comes elite in its stock configuration. | ||
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? | + | Vents, Tank Gun Rammer, Coated Optics | ||
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? | + | image:Alpha_001.jpg{{!}}Alpha_001 | ||
? | + | image:Alpha_002.jpg{{!}}Alpha_002 | ||
+ | image:Alpha_003.jpg{{!}}Alpha_003 | |||
+ | image:Alpha_004.jpg{{!}}Alpha_004 | |||
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+ | |History= | |||
+ | From July to September 1942, MAN produced two prototypes, only one of which was fitted with a turret. (It is believed that this turret was taken from a Panzer IV with its 75mm KwK 40 L/43 gun. All future Panther tanks mounted at least the 75mm KwK 42 L/70 gun. This tank is the one listed above and is sometimes referred to as the V2.) These were extensively tested and proved prone to many technical problems. At the same time, a first order for 1,000 tanks was placed, with the first tank expected in early 1943. In late 1942, a small pre-production series of 20 tanks was ordered. This was the Null-Serie, or Zero Series. Those 20 tanks were designated Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausfuehrung A and were technically different from later Ausf A production models. All were lightly armored with 60mm frontal armor and armed with the early version of the 75mm KwK 42 L/70 gun. This gun had a single-chamber muzzle brake from the 75mm KwK 40 L/43 gun and was mounted in a turret that featured a drum cupola that bulged the turret on the left side. | |||
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+ | For further information on the development of the Panther, please read about the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panther_tank Panther]. | |||
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+ | An early model Bergepanther fitted with a bolted on PzKpfw IV Ausf H’s turret (that could not be traversed), served as a command tank of Schwere Heeres Panzerjager Abteilung 653 on the Eastern Front in early-/mid-1944. | |||
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+ | image:PzKpfw V-IV 1.jpg{{!}}PzKpfw V-IV 1 | |||
+ | image:PzKpfw V-IV 2.jpg{{!}}PzKpfw V-IV 2 | |||
+ | image:PzKpfw V-IV 3.jpg{{!}}PzKpfw V-IV 3 | |||
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+ | * [https://overlord-wot.blogspot.com/2011/04/panzer-viv-alpha-is-in-game.html Overlord Blog] | |||
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Revision as of 12:37, 18 September 2018
Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha
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[Client Values; Actual values in
1,500 Cost |
680136 HP Hit Points |
40.6/44.821.64/44.8 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
700700 hp Engine Power |
55/20 km/h Speed Limit |
3838 deg/s Traverse |
17.2432.35 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
50/30/3050/30/30 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
70/2800/38
70/2800/38 Shell Cost |
110/110/175110/110/175 HP Damage |
110/158/38110/158/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
15.79 r/m Standard Gun ▲
15.79 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1736.9 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1736.9 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.37 m With 50% Crew: 0.458 m ▲
0.37 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.458 m |
s 2 s 2 Aim time |
4444 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
150150 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 365 m 365 View Range |
m 710 m 710 Signal Range |
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The Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha is a German tier 5 premium medium tank.
This vehicle was produced by the Maintenance and Recovery Company of the 653rd Heavy Panzerjäger Battalion on the basis of the Bergepanther ARV and the Pz. IV turret.
It was granted as a gift to those that were of service to WG early in WoT's development and is rather rare in battle. It is identical in all ways to the Pz.Kpfw. V/IV but with the Greek Alpha symbol. It's based on a Pz.Kpfw. V Panther hull with turret from the Pz. IV Ausf. H. Many players think it's similar to a buffed Pz.Kpfw. III/IV. It has great mobility, decent acceleration and is well armored for its tier. Its weakness, however, is that it has very little turret armor, so a single well-placed howitzer or artillery shell will cause major damage. As a result, it's best to fully utilize the good gun handling to minimize exposure. Additionally, the penetration is nothing spectacular for its tier, so it's more effective to flank and target the enemy's rear and side, or to aim for weakspots.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | 7,5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48 | 110/158/38 | 110/110/175 | 15.79 | 0.37 | 2 | 500 | 32360 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | Maybach HL 230 P30 | 700 | 20 | 1200 | 36000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | Pz.Kpfw. V/IV | 44.8 | 38 | 0 | 15000 | 12930 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good mix of armor and mobility
- Good gun, boasting high rate of fire, excellent gun handling, vertical guidance and decent if not good accuracy
- High view range, comparable to the M4 Sherman
- Fast turret traverse
- High hit points
Cons:
- Large silhouette
- Turret is significantly weaker than the hull
- Poor gun penetration values
- Mediocre damage per shell
- Slow hull traverse
Performance
The Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha's speed and decent turret traverse make this tank an effective flanker. The 7.5cm KWK L/48's penetration is on the lower side of all tier V medium tanks so getting around to the heavier enemies' sides and rear is vital. The Pz.Kpfw. V/IV Alpha has exceptionally good gun handling, allowing it to make use of the good rate of fire. The hull is identical to that of the Panther, but having it on tier V results in solid frontal protection and side-scraping capabilities. The turret however, is like the standard PzKpfw IV ausf. H, meaning that it is one large weakspot and gets easily penetrated by anything this tank faces, except for some HE shells that might get pre-detonated by the armor skirt. Its upper hull can bounce some shots if angled well and its high health pool (second highest of all German tier V mediums) means it can brawl quite successfully if need be. This tank excels around ridgelines and in hilly terrain due to the excellent gun depression; just note that its gun can not be fully depressed when facing afront. The combination of speed, engine power and weight make the Pz. V/IV Alpha a formidable ramming weapon. A capable crew trainer/cash maker, but also fun to run, featuring the E-50's playstyle at Tier V.
Early Research
Premium vehicle, comes elite in its stock configuration.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
For further information on the development of the Panther, please read about the Panther.
An early model Bergepanther fitted with a bolted on PzKpfw IV Ausf H’s turret (that could not be traversed), served as a command tank of Schwere Heeres Panzerjager Abteilung 653 on the Eastern Front in early-/mid-1944.