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The StuG IV became known as an effective tank killer, especially on the [[Eastern Front (WWII)|Eastern Front]]. |
The StuG IV became known as an effective tank killer, especially on the [[Eastern Front (WWII)|Eastern Front]]. |
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The variant was constantly plagued by supply shortages due to other production lines and allied bombing runs. Losing favour with German industries due to devolpment costs and much needed proven designs such as the [[Sturmgeschütz III]], production was slowed and the remaining uncompleted hulls at the factory sites were scrapped by allied forces in 1945. {{ |
The variant was constantly plagued by supply shortages due to other production lines and allied bombing runs. Losing favour with German industries due to devolpment costs and much needed proven designs such as the [[Sturmgeschütz III]], production was slowed and the remaining uncompleted hulls at the factory sites were scrapped by allied forces in 1945. {{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
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It had a four-man crew, and was issued mainly to infantry divisions. |
It had a four-man crew, and was issued mainly to infantry divisions. |
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Revision as of 03:32, 2 December 2008
| Sturmgeschütz IV | |
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 A model of a Sturmgeschütz IV. | |
| Type | Assault gun |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Nazi Germany |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Krupp-Grusonwerk AG |
| Produced | late 1943 - 1945 |
| No. built | 1,108 +31 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 23 tonnes (50,705 lbs) |
| Length | 6.70 m (22 ft) |
| Width | 2.95 m (9.67 ft) |
| Height | 2.20 m (7.21 ft) |
| Crew | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| Armor | 10 - 80 mm (.39 - 3.14 in) |
Main armament | 1x 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 63 rounds |
Secondary armament | 1x 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 600 rounds |
| Engine | V12-cylinder Maybach HL 120 TRM 300 PS (296 hp, 220.6 kW) |
| Transmission | ZF SSG 76 Aphon |
| Suspension | leaf spring |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in. or 40.0 cm |
| Fuel capacity | 430L or 110gal |
Operational range | 210 km (130 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
The Sturmgeschütz IV (Sd.Kfz. 167) (StuG IV), was a German assault gun of the Second World War.
Development
The Sturmgeschütz IV resulted from Krupp's effort to supply an assault gun. As Krupp did not build Panzerkampfwagen IIIs, they used the Panzerkampfwagen IV chassis in combination with a slightly modified Sturmgeschütz III superstructure. From December 1943 to May 1945, Krupp built 1,108 StuG IVs and converted an additional 31 from battle-damaged Panzer IV hulls.
The StuG IV became known as an effective tank killer, especially on the Eastern Front. The variant was constantly plagued by supply shortages due to other production lines and allied bombing runs. Losing favour with German industries due to devolpment costs and much needed proven designs such as the Sturmgeschütz III, production was slowed and the remaining uncompleted hulls at the factory sites were scrapped by allied forces in 1945. [citation needed]
It had a four-man crew, and was issued mainly to infantry divisions.
- Commander in hull left rear
- Gunner in hull left center
- Loader in hull right rear
- Driver in hull left front
Surviving vehicles
There are presently two surviving examples of the StuG IV, both in Poland. One vehicle held by the Muzeum im. Orla Bialego is a makeshift restoration using a StuG IV hull and various parts from Stug III:s and Pz IV:s. The other StuG IV, held by the Poznan Army Museum, is complete and is currently (December 2008) undergoing restoration to running condition.
External links
- AFV Database - Dimensions
- Panzer World
- OnWar
- Sturmgeschütz III / IV at Achtung Panzer!
- Surviving Panzer IV variants - A PDF file presenting the Panzer IV variants (Jagdpanzer IV, Hummel, Nashorn, Brummbär, StuG IV, Flakpanzer tanks and prototypes based on Pz IV) still existing in the world
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 Sturmgeschütz IV [1] |
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