StuG III Ausf. G | |
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| Državi | Nacistična Nemčija |
| Vlogo | Napadalna pištola |
| Proizvaja | december 1942 - april 1945 |
| Zgrajena | ~8423 |
Končna in daleč najbolj pogosta StuG Serije. Zgornja nadgradnja je bila razširjena: zavarjene škatle na obeh straneh so bile opuščene. Ta nova zasnova nadgradnje je svojo višino povečala na 2160 mm. Zadnji zid bojnega oddelka se je poravnal, ventilacijski ventilator na vrhu nadgradnje pa je bil premeščen v zadnji del bojnega oddelka. Od marca 1943 je bil voznikov periskop opuščen. Februarja 1943 se je Alkettu pridružil MIAG kot drugi proizvajalec. Od maja 1943 so bile bočni trup razporejene oklepne plošče (Schürzen) nameščene na G modele za dodatno zaščito oklepa, zlasti pred ruskimi proti tankovskimi puškami, vendar so bile uporabne tudi pred votlim strelivom. Stranske plošče so bile zadaj nameščene na Ausf. F/8 modeli, saj naj bi jih do junija 1943 v pripravah na bitko pri Kursku namestili na vse frontne StuG-e in druge tanke. Montaže za Schürzen so se izkazale za neustrezno močne, saj so bile mnoge izgubljene na terenu. Od marca 1944 je bila uvedena izboljšana montaža; zaradi tega se stranska krila pogosteje vidijo s poznim modelom Ausf G. Od maja 1943 so namesto dveh plošč 50 mm + 30 mm uporabljali 80 mm debele plošče za čelni oklep. Vendar pa je obstajal zaodlog StuGs z dokončanim 50 mm oklepom. Za te je bilo treba do oktobra 1943 še vedno variti ali zavariti dodatno oklepno ploščo z 30 mm.
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| Fotograf | Vladimir Jakubov |
| Lokalizacijo | Zbirka Jacques Littlefield |
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| SdKfz 142/1 Sturmgeschutz (StuG) III Ausf G Sprehod Okoli | |
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| Fotograf | Vladimir Jakubov |
| Lokalizacijo | Muzej oklepov Latrun |
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The Deadliest Silhouette on the Eastern Front
V 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) |
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| Vlogo | Assault Gun / Tank Destroyer |
| Posadke | 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.
The “Wait-and-Strike” Specialist
- 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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