Hummel

Hummel
Country	Nazi Germany
Role	Self-propelled artillery
In service	1943–1945
Built	714

Hummel (German: “bumblebee”) was a self-propelled gun based on the Geschützwagen III/IV chassis and armed with a 15 cm howitzer. It was used by the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War from early 1943 until the end of the war. The full name was Panzerfeldhaubitze 18M auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf) Hummel, Sd.Kfz. 165. On February 27, 1944, Hitler ordered the name Hummel to be dropped as it was deemed inappropriate for a fighting vehicle.

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Hummel

General Characteristics and Role

The Jagdpanzer Hummel (German for “Bumblebee”) was a German self-propelled artillery vehicle used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. Its official full designation was Panzerfeldhaubitze 18M auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf) Hummel, Sd. Kfz. 165. The vehicle was designed to provide mobile, long-range indirect fire support to Panzer (armored) divisions, allowing the artillery to keep pace with fast-moving tank units. It was based on the specially designed Geschützwagen III/IV hybrid chassis, which combined components from the Panzer III (steering and driving) and the Panzer IV (suspension and engine). The gun crew was protected by a large, open-topped, lightly armored compartment in the rear.

Property	Typical Value (Sd. Kfz. 165)
Role	Self-Propelled Heavy Howitzer (Artillery)
National Origin	Nazi Germany
Manufacturer	Alkett / Deutsche Eisenwerke
Service Entry	Early 1943 (Battle of Kursk)
Crew	6 (Commander, Driver, Radio Operator, Gunner, 2 Loaders)
Length	7.17 m (23 ft 6 in) (with gun)
Width	2.97 m (9 ft 9 in)
Height	2.81 m (9 ft 3 in)
Weight (Mass)	Approx. 24,000 kg (24 tonnes / 52,910 lb)

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM V-12, water-cooled petrol engine.
Power Output: 300 PS (296 hp, 221 kW).
Maximum Speed: 42 km/h (26 mph) on road / 20 km/h (12 mph) cross-country.
Operational Range: 215 km (133 mi) on road.
Suspension: Leaf spring (based on Panzer IV).
Chassis: Geschützwagen III/IV (Engine relocated to the center to accommodate the gun compartment).

Armament and Ammunition

Primary Armament: 1 x 15 cm schwere Feldhaubitze 18/1 L/30 (sFH 18/1 L/30) howitzer.
Ammunition: Only 18 rounds of two-part (shell and charge) ammunition carried internally.
Maximum Range: 13.25 km (8.23 mi).
Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun (carried for self-defense and mounted on a pintle).
Armor: Light steel protection, ranging from 10 mm (superstructure) to 30 mm (chassis front), intended only for protection against small arms fire and shrapnel, not direct engagement.
Ammunition Carrier Variant: A dedicated Munitionsträger Hummel (ammunition carrier) variant was produced without the howitzer to resupply the field units.