STURMGESCHÜTZ III AUSF F/8 (Sd.Kfz 142/1)

STURMGESCHÜTZ III AUSF F/8 (Sd.Kfz 142/1)
Image: Sturmgeschütz III Ausf F/8
YearSeptember 1942
Vehicle TypeMedium Assault Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany/Alkett
Numbers Produced334
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 75mm L/48 StuK 40 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-6° to +20°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse10° Left & Right
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightSlfZF1a
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (No Gun Mount)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried54 x 75mm & 600 x 7.92mm
Height2.15m
Width2.92m
Length6.77m
Combat Weight23.200 kg
Ground Clearance0.39m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-15 or 16
ArmourHull Front: 80mm
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 30mm
Hull Top: 16mm
Hull Bottom: 11mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 50mm + 30mm Side
Front: 80mm
Sides: 30mm
Rear: 30mm
Top: 17mm
EngineMaybach HL 120 TR M (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]
NotesThe Sturmgeschütz Ausf F/8 had a new hull which utilised the same design found on later marks of the Pz III. The hull had thicker armour then previous models plus extra armour was added to the hull front. The main gun had a longer barrel then previous models it increased its length from L/43 to L/48. The Ausf F/8 was mainly issued to StuG detachments serving in Russian and Italy. Six were sent to serve in North Africa, but two were lost during the sea journey.