The Panzer IV was one of the most feared weapons in WWII, and would serve German forces throughout the conflict in the guise of a number of variants. The Ausf. H variant itself featured early, middle and late production types, all of which were armed with a L/48 75mm gun and featured "Schurzen" armor side skirts for greater protection. Late production Panzer IVs were identifiable by their tracks: they lacked a center guide. Upper road wheels had their rubber tires removed and were made into steel wheels, while the tank received cast metal idler wheels. 3, 774 Ausf. H Panzer IVs were produced between April 1943 and July 1944, and it was eventually succeeded by the Ausf. J. ??Requires paint and assembly.