The versatile Panzer IV has been updated through the war with increasingly powerful guns and more effective armor to maintain its effectiveness as a frontline battle tank.
Improvements
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Panzer Commander
The Panzer IV, Panther & King Tiger can be upgraded with a Panzer Commander that can survey the battlefield and call in coordinated artillery strikes. Increases sight range (+10), increases accuracy. |
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Pintle-mounted MG42 machine gun
Assault Gun crew uses the pintle-mounted MG42 for additional defense against infantry and aircraft. |
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Abilities
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Combat Blitz
Tanks employ well-practiced Blitzkrieg tactics, moving at maximum speed to avoid some enemy fire.
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Emergency Repairs
Vehicle crews gain the ability to repair critical damage on their vehicles. After 3 seconds upon activating, one critical will be fixed and repairs start at a rate of 30 HP/s for 12 seconds. Prioritizes the 'Heavy Engine Damage' critical.
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High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Shells
Tanks are now issued HEAT ammunition for increased penetration and damage. Increases damage and penetration by 30% but useless against infantry. KT deals 312 damage, else tanks 208 damage.
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Unlocked By
![Panzer authorization](/sites/default/files/2020-05/okw-flak-improvement.png)
Veterancy
![Veteran 1](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vet1.png)
![Combat Blitz](/sites/default/files/2020-05/Icons_abilities_ability_step_on_it.png)
![Veteran 2](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vet2.png)
- increases weapon rotation speed
- decreases scatter
![Veteran 3](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vet3.png)
- increases rotation speed
- increases reload speed
- increases acceleration / deceleration
![Veteran 4](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vet4.png)
- decreases scatter
![Veteran 5](/sites/default/files/2020-04/vet5.png)
- increases moving accuracy
- increases sight range (+15)
- increases sight range when stationary after 5 seconds delay (+5)