STURMMÖRSERWAGEN 606/4

STURMMÖRSERWAGEN 606/4
Image: Sturmmörserwagen (U.S. Army)
YearAugust 1944
Vehicle TypeHeavy Assault Rocket Mortar
Origin & DesignerGermany/Alkett
Numbers Produced18
Crew5 (Commander/Gunner, 2 x Loaders, Radio Operator & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 380mm L/5.4 StuM RW61 Rocket Launcher
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-0° to +85°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse20°
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightZF3x8
Secondary Armament1 x 7.92mm MG34 (Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried14 x 380mm & 600 x 7.92mm
Height2.85m
Width3.57m
Length6.28m
Combat Weight65.000 kg
Ground Clearance0.47m
Fording Depth1.56m
Trench Crossing2.29m
Obstacle Clearance0.79m
Climbing Ability35°
RadioFuG-5
ArmourHull Front: 100mm
Hull Sides: 60mm
Hull Rear: 80mm
Hull Top: 25mm
Hull Bottom: 25mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: None
Front: 150mm
Sides: 80mm
Rear: 80mm
Top: 25-40mm
EngineMaybach-Olvar HL 230 P45
Transmission8 Forward & 4 Reverse
Maximum Road Range120 km
Maximum Cross Country Range85 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed32 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed16 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Sturmmörser was a heavy 380mm Raketen Werfer which could fire a 376 kg round up 6000m. It was mounted on the chassis of the Tiger I heavy tank and the main weapon was housed in an armoured citadel. The number of rounds was limited to fourteen max. It also carried one MG34 for local defense. It was used to smash fortifications and could penetrate 2.5m of concrete. It was issued to armoured assault mortar companies and served in on both the eastern and western front.