The Sturmhaubitze was designed by Alkett, by mounting a 105 mm howitzer in a modified Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G chassis. When shown to Hitler, he was impressed by the vehicle, and ordered it into production. It was used along Sturmgeschütz III and Sturmgeschütz IV.
The Sturmhaubitze didn't have the armour-piecing capability of the Sturmgeschütz III and IV, but in stead had a much better high-explosive round. This allowed it to fare better against infantry, strongpoints and anti-tank guns. About 1300 Sturmhaubitze had been manufactured at the end of the war.
| Sturmhaubitze | |
|---|---|
| Crew | |
| Crew |
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| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weight | 23.9 t |
| Length | 6.14 m |
| Width | 2.95 m |
| Height | 2.16 m |
| Armour | |
| Armour (range) | 10-80 mm |
| Performance | |
| Speed (max) | 40 km/h |
| Engine | |
| Engine | Maybach HL 120 TRM |
| Net h.p. | 300 |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 11900 cc |
| Armament | |
| Primary weapon | 10,5 cm StuH 42 (1) |
| Secondary weapon | 7,92 mm MG 34 (1) |
