15cm sFH13/1 (Sf) AUF GESCHÜTZWAGEN LORRAINE SCHLEPPER (f)

15cm sFH13/1 (Sf) AUF GESCHÜTZWAGEN LORRAINE SCHLEPPER (f)
Image: 15cm GW Lrs (William Auerbach)
YearJuly 1942
Vehicle TypeSelf-Propelled Heavy Howitzer
Origin & DesignerGermany-France/Lorrain-Becker
Numbers Produced94
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 150mm L/17 sFH13/1 Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-0° to +40°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse5° Left & 5° Right
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightRblf36
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried20 x 105mm Rounds
Height2.23m
Width1.83m
Length5.31m
Combat Weight8.490 kg
Ground Clearance0.18m
Fording Depth0.85m
Trench Crossing1.80m
Obstacle Clearance0.56m
Climbing Ability24°
RadioFuG Spr f
ArmourHull Front: 12mm
Hull Sides: 9mm
Hull Rear: 9mm
Hull Top: 5mm
Hull Bottom: 5mm
Gun Compartment:
Front: 10mm
Sides: 9mm
Rear: 7mm
Top: Open
EngineDelahaye 103TT (Petrol)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range135 km
Maximum Cross Country Range88 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed34 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed13 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIn 1942 Hitler ordered that a forty Lorraine Schlepper’s be converted to carry a 150mm howitzer. 23 of these vehicles would eventually reach Africa and be used by Rommel’s Afrika Korps in its race to the Nile. More were later converted and these were issued to panzer artillerie regiments serving in France and fifty-four were still in service in June 1944.