| Year | 1943 |
| Vehicle Type | Self-Propelled Light Howitzer |
| Origin & Designer | Italy/Fiat-Ansaldo |
| Numbers Produced | 117 |
| Crew | 3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader/Radio Operator & Driver) |
| Main Armament | 1 x 105mm StuK L/25 (i) Howitzer |
| Main Armament | [@sponson_traverse] |
| Elevation | -12° to +22° |
| Turret Traverse | [@turret_traverse] |
| Gun Traverse | 18° Left & 18° Right |
| Gun Mount | [@gun_mounts] |
| Maximum Range | [@maximum_range] |
| Armour Penetration | [@armour_penetration] |
| Gun Sight | [@gun_sight] |
| Secondary Armament | 1 x 8mm MG38 (i) |
| Smoke Discharger | [@smoke_discharger] |
| Ammunition Carried | 48 x 75mm + 864 x 8mm Rounds |
| Height | 1.74m |
| Width | 2.82m |
| Length | 5.80m |
| Combat Weight | 15.700m |
| Ground Clearance | 0.35m |
| Fording Depth | 1.0m |
| Trench Crossing | 2.10m |
| Obstacle Clearance | 0.80m |
| Climbing Ability | 45° |
| Radio | RF 1 CA |
| Armour | Hull Front: 50mm Hull Sides: 25mm Hull Rear: 25mm Hull Top: 15mm Hull Bottom: 15mm Gun Compartment: Gun Mantle: 50mm Front: 75mm Sides: 45mm Rear: 25mm Top: 15mm |
| Engine | SPA 15TB (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 5 Forward & 1 Reverse |
| Maximum Road Range | 150 km |
| Maximum Cross Country Range | [@maximum_cross_country_range] |
| Maximum Water Range | [@maximum_water_range] |
| Maximum Road Speed | 38 kph |
| Maximum Cross Country Speed | 15 kph |
| Maximum Water Speed | [@maximum_water_speed] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The StuG M43 was originally built by the Italian firm Ansaldo and was named Semovente da 105/25. It was built on the chassis of the M15/42 tank and was considered to be the best Italian AFV of the war. Around 26 were built before the Italian surrender and some of these saw action against the Germans in the defence of Rome. The Germans had the resources to build another 91 and these were issued to infantry and panzer divisions in Italy and the Balkans. |