Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33
By Christian Ankerstjerne
Technical Information
Sturminfanteriegeschütz 33 | |
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Crew | |
Crew |
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Physical Characteristics | |
Weight | 21 t |
Length | 5.40 m |
Width | 2.90 m |
Height | 2.30 m |
Firing height | 1.905 m |
Ground clearance | 0.39 m |
Steering ratio | 1.14 |
Ground pressure | 0.92 kg/cm² |
Suspension | Torsion bar |
Number of roadwheels | 6 |
Track type | Kgs 61/400/120 |
Track width | 400 mm |
Number of track links | 93 |
Armor | |
Hull, nose | 80 mm |
Hull, glacis | 80 mm |
Hull, sides | 30 mm |
Hull, rear | 30 mm |
Hull, top | 16-25 mm |
Hull, bottom | 15 mm |
Superstructure, front | 80 mm |
Superstructure, sides | 50 mm |
Superstructure, rear | 30 mm |
Superstructure, top | 20 mm |
Performance | |
Maximum speed | 20 km/h |
Maximum grade | 30° |
Trench crossing | 2.30 m |
Vertical obstacle | 0.60 m |
Fording depth | 0.80 m |
Fuel capacity | 310 l |
Cruising range | 110 km |
Cross-country range | 85 km |
Mileage (road) | 2.82 l/km |
Mileage (cross-country) | 3.65 l/km |
Engine | |
Make and model | Maybach HL 120 TRM |
Type | Water cooled |
Cylinders | 12 |
Displacement | 11 900 cc |
Fuel | Gasoline |
Max. governed speed | 2600 rpm |
Net h.p. | 265 |
Armament | |
Main weapon | 15 cm s I G 33/1 |
Secondary weapon | M G 34 |
Auxillary weapon | 9 mm M P (2) |
Ammunition Storage | |
Main weapon | 30 |
Secondary weapon | 600 |
Auxillary weapon | 384 |
Optics | |
Gunner's sight | Sfl Z F 1 |
Additional Reading
- Pz Kpfw III
- Information about the Panzerkampfwagen III.
Sources
- JENTZ, Thomas L. & DOYLE, Hilary Louis. Panzer Tracts No. 8 - Sturmgeschuetz : s.Pak to Sturmmoerser. Darlington, MD : Darlington Productions, 1999. 60 p. ISBN 1-892448-04-X.