Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as the war progressed it became more of a defensive one. It evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer in one. Its main role was to provide anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. Ausf A was followed by improved Ausf B, C, D, and E, all armed with a short 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun. All versions featured a number of modifications specific to vehicles that followed them in production. The last Ausf E was produced in March of 1942. Total of 822 Ausf A, B, C, D, and Es were produced by Alkett, and their official designation was Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette fur Sturmgeschutz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf A-E / Sd.Kfz.142. Early Stugs remained in active service until mid-1943.
Scale: 1/72
Item Type: Static Armor
Model Brief
Length:75.7 mm
Width:41.1 mm
Height:27.6 mm
Total Parts: 82
Total Sprues: 5pcs sprues, lower hull, two rubber strip track
