Comparing: Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. A vs. Großtraktor - Krupp

Development of the vehicle started in 1935. It was nicknamed Pz Kpfw IV in April 1936. Mass production began in the fall of 1937, and the first vehicles saw service starting in 1938. A total of 35 vehicles were manufactured and were in service until 1941.

This experimental combat vehicle was developed by the Krupp company as a medium tank. By 1929, two prototypes were manufactured from non-armor steel. They underwent trials in the Soviet Union from 1930 through 1933. The trials revealed multiple faults, and the vehicle never saw service. However, the results of vehicle development were later used by German engineers.