Comparing the Panzer Mark III and IV

[GrossDeutschland]

Could somebody please explain in layman's terms the difference between the two tanks? By that I mean, what tasks were they assigned, how durable, etc.

Thanks.

[Christian Ankerstjerne]

Well, in their original role (with the short-barreled PzIV), the Pz III was the anti-tank-tank and the Pz IV was meant as short range mortars, to support the advance, and to hit armoured targets.
With the long barrelled gun, however, the Pz IV entered the anti-tank-tank role, where it performed well as well...

Christian

[GrossDeutschland]

Thanks, Christian.

[Christian Ankerstjerne]

Welcome to the forum, BTW!

Christian

[Logan Hartke]

In the end, the Mark IV was more adaptable due to the larger turret and the suspension was able to take more weight.

Logan Hartke

[Polynike]

pz III chassis was used for a great variety of gun platforms, most notably the stug III series.

[Logan Hartke]

...but the Mark IV was used for more.

Logan Hartke

[Christian Ankerstjerne]

Still, the Pz III chassis remains the most produced... (the StuG IIIs, when including the StuH 42 (which is also classified as a StuG) alone are the most produced German tank...)

Christian

[Logan Hartke]

I never said that the Mark III wasn't adaptable or a good chassis, all I said was that the Mark IV was better.

Logan Hartke

[Christian Ankerstjerne]

Okay, okay...

Christian

[Polynike]

I never said that the Mark III wasn't adaptable or a good chassis, all I said was that the Mark IV was better.

Logan Hartke

id agree with you as well i just pointed out a difference