StuG III Ausf. G | |
|---|---|
| Land | Nazi-Tyskland |
| Rolle | Overfallspistol |
| Produsert | Desember 1942 – april 1945 |
| Bygget | ~8423 |
Finalen og desidert vanligste av Pigg serie. Øvre overbygning ble utvidet: sveisede bokser på hver side ble forlatt. Denne nye overbygningsdesignen økte høyden til 2160 mm. Bakveggen til kamprommet ble rettet, og ventilasjonsviften på toppen av overbygningen ble flyttet til baksiden av kamprommet. Fra mars 1943 ble førerens periskop forlatt. I februar 1943 fikk Alkett selskap av MIAG som en annen produsent. Fra mai 1943 ble sideskroget plassert rustningsplater (Schürzen) montert på G-modeller for ekstra rustningsbeskyttelse, spesielt mot russiske anti-tank rifler, men var også nyttige mot hulladningsammunisjon. Sideplater ble retro-montert på noen Ausf. F/8 modeller, som de skulle monteres på alle frontlinje StuGs og andre tanker innen juni 1943 som forberedelse til slaget ved Kursk. Monteringene for Schürzen viste seg å være utilstrekkelig sterke, da mange gikk seg vill i feltet. Fra mars 1944 ble det innført en forbedret montering; Som et resultat blir sideskjørt sett oftere med sen modell Ausf G. Fra mai 1943 ble 80 mm tykke plater brukt til frontpanser i stedet for to plater på 50 mm + 30 mm. Imidlertid eksisterte et etterslep av stugs med fullført 50 mm rustning. For disse måtte en 30 mm ekstra panserplate fortsatt sveises eller boltes på, frem til oktober 1943.
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| SdKfz 142/1 Sturmgeschutz (StuG) III Gå Rundt | |
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| Fotograf | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Lokalisering | Jacques Littlefield-samlingen |
| Bilder | 34 |
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| SdKfz 142/1 Sturmgeschutz (StuG) III Ausf G Gå Rundt | |
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| Fotograf | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Lokalisering | Latrun rustning museum |
| Bilder | 107 |
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Den StuG III Ausf. G was the final and most prolific version of the Sturmgeschütz series. Built on the reliable chassis of the Panzer III, it abandoned the rotating turret in favor of a fixed, low-profile casemate. Originally designed as infantry support artillery, the Ausf. G was up-gunned with a high-velocity 75mm cannon, transforming it into a formidable tank destroyer. Its low height made it easy to camouflage and difficult to hit, making it the preferred weapon for German “Tank Aces” like Michael Wittmann before they transitioned to heavier armor.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (StuG III Ausf. G) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Assault Gun / Tank Destroyer |
| Mannskapet | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| Production Years | 1942 – 1945 (Approx. 8,400 built) |
| Main Armament | 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/48 |
| Secondary Armament | 1 or 2 × 7.92 mm MG34 machine guns |
| Armor (Front) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Motor | Maybach HL 120 TRM V-12 (300 hp) |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) on roads |
Design Evolution: The “G” Refinements
- The Saukopf (Sow’s Head) Mantlet: Later Ausf. G models featured a cast gun mantlet with rounded edges. This was designed to deflect incoming shells more effectively than the earlier bolted, boxy designs.
- Schürzen (Side Skirts): To defend against Soviet anti-tank rifles and HEAT rounds, the StuG III G was often fitted with thin metal plates along the sides. These “skirts” would prematurely detonate or destabilize incoming projectiles before they hit the main hull.
- Commander’s Cupola: The Ausf. G introduced a proper cupola with periscopes for the commander, significantly improving situational awareness—a major weakness of earlier turretless designs.
- Zimmerit Coating: Many Ausf. Gs were covered in a ridged, paste-like ceramic coating. This was intended to prevent magnetic anti-tank mines from sticking to the steel hull.
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- Economic Efficiency: The StuG III was significantly cheaper and faster to build than the Panzer IV or Tiger tanks. Because it lacked a complex turret mechanism, it was also easier to maintain in the field.
- Ambush Master: Its low height allowed the StuG to hide in tall grass or shallow depressions that would expose a normal tank. Soviet tankers often didn’t realize they were being engaged by a StuG until it was too late to return fire.
- Sturmhaubitze 42 (StuH 42): A variant of the Ausf. G was armed with a 10.5 cm howitzer instead of the anti-tank gun. This version returned to the vehicle’s roots, providing devastating high-explosive support for infantry.
- Post-War Service: The StuG III was so effective that it continued to serve long after 1945. The Finnish Army used them until the 1960s, and Syria even deployed them against Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War.
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