* Introduced in 1934, the Panzerkampfwagen I (PzKpfw I) was the first German tank to be produced in large numbers. It was a light tank, weighing only 5.4 tons, and was armed with two 7.92mm machine guns. The PzKpfw I was used in the early stages of World War II, but was soon replaced by more powerful tanks.
* Panzerkampfwagen II
* The Panzerkampfwagen II (PzKpfw II) was a slightly larger and heavier tank than the PzKpfw I, weighing 9.5 tons. It was armed with a 20mm cannon and a 7.92mm machine gun. The PzKpfw II was also used in the early stages of World War II, but was similarly replaced by more powerful tanks.
* Panzerkampfwagen III
* The Panzerkampfwagen III (PzKpfw III) was a medium tank that was introduced in 1936. It weighed 19 tons and was armed with a 37mm cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns. The PzKpfw III was the most numerous German tank of World War II, and saw action on all fronts.
* Panzerkampfwagen IV
* The Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV) was a medium tank that was introduced in 1936. It weighed 25 tons and was armed with a 75mm cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns. The PzKpfw IV was the most important German tank of World War II, and saw action on all fronts.
* Panzerkampfwagen V Panther
* The Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (PzKpfw V Panther) was a medium tank that was introduced in 1943. It weighed 45 tons and was armed with a 75mm cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns. The Panther was one of the most powerful tanks of World War II, and was feared by Allied forces.
* Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger
* The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger (PzKpfw VI Tiger) was a heavy tank that was introduced in 1942. It weighed 56 tons and was armed with an 88mm cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns. The Tiger was one of the most powerful tanks of World War II, and was also feared by Allied forces.