PzIV H or t34/85 which is better

[PoorOldSpike]

TIMELINE of the four T-34/85 models showing dates of introduction into service

It serves as a good basic guide, I left out purchase costs because they can fluctuate over time.
Also I based this on going through the editor month by month, but in QB's I suspect exact dates might randomly vary by a month or two.
Also remember with QB's there's no guarantee the computer will allocate a tank any tungsten even if its available.

Feb 44 - T-34/85 Model 43 has the fractionally weaker L52 gun, but can still make mincemeat of medium types such as the PzIVH, but its AP-shot lacks real punching power against Tigers except at close range.

March 44 - OT-34/85 Flamethrower Tank basically a Model 43 as above, carrying a FT as well as L52 gun

May 44 - T-34/85 Model 1944 has the slightly better L55 gun but still can't hurt Tigers unless at close range

June 44 - TUNGSTEN introduced for all models, giving the tanks real Tiger-killing capability at medium and longish ranges for the first time

July 44 - T-34/85 Model 44 (late) has L55 gun and FAST TURRET (all the others turrets are slow)