STURMGESCHÜTZ III AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 142)

STURMGESCHÜTZ III AUSF B (Sd.Kfz 142)
Image: Sturmgeschütz III Ausf B
YearJune 1940
Vehicle TypeMedium Assault Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany/Alkett
Numbers Produced320
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/24 StuK 37 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-10° to +20°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse12° Left & Right
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightRblf32
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried44 x 75mm
Height1.95m
Width2.95m
Length5.40m
Combat Weight22.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.39m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-15 or 16
ArmourHull Front: 50mm
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 30mm
Hull Top: 16mm
Hull Bottom: 11mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 50mm
Front: 50mm
Sides: 30mm
Rear: 30mm
Top: 17mm
EngineMaybach HL 120 TR (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range160 km
Maximum Cross Country Range95 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed40 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed24 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesSturmgeschütz Ausf B the basic model was similar to the Ausf A, the main differences were that some models had wider tracks and the drive sprocket and idler which were strengthened to take the wider tracks. The Ausf B served in the Balkans and Russia.