VK.3501 - Design your own German Tank

This work was submitted to the 'Design your own German Tank' contest hosted by Wargaming.net in 2012. I did not win, but it was modeling that I could understand a lot about the design mechanism of German Panzers.

[ Pzkfw IV Ausf.Z (VK3501) - Development history ]

October 1943, the newly spawned Panther Ausf.D mechanical failure, such as a gear transmission failure with frequent use of main battle tanks became difficult to expect, Hitler and the OKW (Wehrmacht High Command), using the existing parts were used in 30 The new 35-ton medium tank for the development of VK.3501 Krupp, Daimler-Benz directs..

Development : Krupp, Daimler-Benz
Gearshift : 6 forward gears, 1 reverse
Fuel : 470L
Radio : FuG-5
Crew : 5 (Driver, Loader, Gunner, Commander, Radio operator)
Hull Armor : Front 80mm, Side 50mm, Rear 30mm (Sloping armor 45~47 degrees)
Turret Armor : Front 120mm, Side 60mm, Rear 60mm, Top 30mm
Size : Length 7.7m, width 3.1m height 2.8m
Primary Weapons 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 (80rnds)