Among the Panzer IV that supported the German Army during World War II, the Type F was the last model to be equipped with a 7.5 cm short barrel cannon. In addition to improved protection compared to the previous model (Type E), wider chains have also been introduced to accommodate the higher weight of the vehicle. From May 1941 to February 1942, 470 vehicles were manufactured, mainly used on the Eastern Front and North African Front. Among them, the vehicles sent to North Africa fought stubbornly against heavily armored Allied tanks such as the British Matilda. He won the trust of the soldiers.