StuH 42

StuH 42

Modification of
StuG III Ausf. G
Changes
10,5 cm StuH 42 instead of the StuK 40, 23.9 t. Versuchsserie: 12 pre-series vehicles converted from repaired StuG III chassis (Ausf. E to F/8) between October 1942 and January 1943, possibly included in the 1311. From autumn 1944 many howitzers were delivered without the muzzle brake.
Produced
1,311
Crew
4
Weight
23,900 kg
Length
5,400 mm
Width
2,960 mm
Height
2,150 mm
Engine power
300 hp
Road speed
40 km/h
Off-road speed
15 km/h
Armament
10,5 cm StuH 42 L/28, MG 34

Service

≈ Feb 1943 – May 1945
≈ Jan 1944 – May 1945
≈ Jun 1944 – May 1945

Armor

FrontSideRearTop
Hull80 mm30 mm——
Superstructure80 mm30 mm30 mm10 mm