NbFz

Also known as New-build Vehicle

The German ' ("new construction vehicle"—a cover name), abbreviated as PzKpfw Nb.Fz', series of tank prototypes were a first attempt to create a medium tank for the Wehrmacht after Adolf Hitler had come to power. Multi-turreted, heavy and slow, they were not considered successful, which led to only five being produced. These were primarily used for propaganda purposes and training, though three took part in the Battle of Norway in 1940. Pictures of the were displayed with different turret models and orientations to fool allied spies; American and Soviet agents independently reported that the G