Post by Keith Heitmann on Oct 22, 2003 7:15:21 GMT -5
The Sturmgeschütz III self-propelled assault gun is one of the best-known and most successful anti-tank weapons of World War II. A turretless superstructure with a 7.5 cm cannon was built onto the chassis of the tried and tested Panzerkampfwagen III. Vehicles of the later type were based on the chassis of the Pzkpfw III type M, armed with the KwK 40 L/48. In addition they had an MG 42 operated from inside mounted on the roof of the combat compartment and also a device for use with close defence weapons. Originally the self-propelled assault gun was developed and used as an artillery weapon. Towards the end of World War II, for cost reasons, it was also used in tank units instead of battle tanks. Many anti-tank units were fully equipped with self-propelled assault guns. Driven by a V 12 Maybach HL 120 TRM petrol engine that developed 300 hp, the StuG 40 could reach a maximum road speed of 40 kph. It had a combat weight of 24,000 kg and a 4-man crew.
Model-details:
- Finely detailed surface structures
- Injection moulded tracks
- "Sow-head" main gun mounting with MG port
- Additional front armour
- Attachments for armoured skirts
- Engine covers
Colors: 9 16 37 48
Model details
Scale 1:72
Release date 06/2003
No. of parts 149
Length 94 mm
Skill Level 4
Original details
Type description SP assault gun on the chassis of the amor III
Year/Period 1942
Origin D
Engine capacity 300 hp
Engine V12-cylindre Maybach HL 120 TRM Ottomotor
Speed 40 km/h
Weight 23,9 t