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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Engine deck hatches on the Panzer IV H/J
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 01:12 AM UTC
I would like to know on the Panzer IV H/J, the deck hatches, do they, when open, stand upright or do they lay flat [fully opened]? I hope you understand what I am trying to say.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 01:20 AM UTC
Take a look at this - it should answer your questions:

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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 03:38 AM UTC
The Filter hatch folds like 120° to 130°.
The hatch with the air fans folds 180°, but you see some pics where that hatch is folded until the fans lie horizontal.

But I think that the hinges were designed so you could stop the hatch at any angle you want (this is nor confirmed though, it just appears to me that different photos show different angles...)

well and here's a link for that filter hatch:
http://www.archivesnormandie39-45.org/specificPhoto.php?ref=p002323

Greetings,
ekke
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