Wirbelwind Wirbelwind Type: Anti-aircraft tank
First real German antiaircraft tank. The four 20 mm antiaircraft guns were installed on the chassis of a Panzer IV. It replaced the insufficient Möbelwagen. It proved efficient, but not enough to counter the crushing allied air superiority.
Identification: The Wirbelwind used the chassis of the Panzer IV, like the Möbelwagen, but its turret has sloped sides, whereas the Möbelwagen had straight ones.
The turret of the Wirbelwind has nine sides vs. six for the Ostwind. Four guns protude out of the turret, vs. one in the Ostwind.
Based on: Panzer IV
Ground Pressure: 0.78 kg per cm² Length: 5.92 meters Height: 2.76 meters Width: 2.9 meters Crew: 5 men MG 34 Maximum Armour: 80 mm Minimum Armour: 10 mm | Speed (*): 38 kph Power: 272 HP Fuel tank: 470 liters Range (*): 188 km Range off Road: 100 km Mileage (*): 250 liters per 100 km From: May of 1944 To: November of 1944 |
 Wirbelwind put out of action during the allied advance in France in 1944 |