STURMINFANTERIEGESCHÜTZ 33B

STURMINFANTERIEGESCHÜTZ 33B
Image: Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33B (Bundesarchiv)
YearDecember 1941
Vehicle TypeHeavy Infantry Assault Gun
Origin & DesignerGermany/Alkett
Numbers Produced24
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 150mm L/11 Stu IG
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-3° to +25°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightRblf36+SfiZF1
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Hull)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried30 x 150mm + 600 x 7.92mm
Height2.30m
Width2.93m
Length5.40m
Combat Weight21.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.39m
Fording Depth0.80m
Trench Crossing2.30m
Obstacle Clearance0.60m
Climbing Ability30°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 80mm
Hull Sides: 30mm
Hull Rear: 30mm
Hull Top: 16mm
Hull Bottom: 6mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 30mm
Turret Front: 80mm
Turret Sides: 30mm
Turret Rear: 50mm
Turret Top: 16mm
EngineMaybach HL 120TRM (Petrol)
Transmission6 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range110 km
Maximum Cross Country Range85 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed22 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed10 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe StuGIG33B was another attempt to mobilise the 150mm sIG33, this time on the chassis of a StuG III. Some sources say that the chassis of various StuG IIIs were modified and used. The gun was mounted in an armoured citadel built directly above the superstructure, which gave it an advantage over the previous models buy having all round protection and armoured roof. Traversing the gun was limited to only 3° left and right and 30 rounds were carried. The StuGIG33B served on the Russian front with one company taking part with in the battle of Stalingrad, whilst another company took part in the failed relief attempt.