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What are the Names of parts on a German World War 2 tank?

Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV)

Turret

* Mantlet: The armored plate that protects the gun barrel and its mounting.

* Cupola: The armored housing for the tank commander and gunner.

* Vision ports: Slits in the armor that allow the crew to see outside the tank.

* Gun: The main armament of the tank.

Hull

* Upper hull: The armored box that forms the upper part of the tank.

* Lower hull: The armored box that forms the lower part of the tank.

* Suspension: The system of springs and wheels that support the tank's weight and allow it to move.

* Tracks: The steel belts that grip the ground and propel the tank forward.

Engine compartment

* Engine: The diesel engine that powers the tank.

* Transmission: The gearbox that converts the engine's power into motion for the tracks.

* Cooling system: The system that keeps the engine from overheating.

Crew compartment

* Driver's seat: The seat where the driver sits.

* Gunner's seat: The seat where the gunner sits.

* Commander's seat: The seat where the tank commander sits.

* Loader's seat: The seat where the loader sits.

Other

* Fuel tanks: The tanks that store the fuel for the engine.

* Ammunition racks: The racks that store the ammunition for the gun.

* Fire extinguishers: The devices used to put out fires.