What is a StuG 40 Ausf F?

What is a StuG 40 Ausf F?

Sturmgeschutz III of Abteilung 322 rail transport StuG 40 ausf F, F/8 and G (Sd.Kfz 142/1) was version with longer 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/43 or 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 gun. Occurrence of a new assault gun StuG 40 Ausf F was caused by a qualitative advantage of Soviet T-34 and KV-1 tanks.

What was the original name of the StuG III?

The most common version, the StuG III, was built on the chassis of the PzKpfw III tank and was originally called “StuG.” However, after the creation of the StuG IV, it received the name StuG III.

What was the top speed of the StuG III Ausf A?

The StuG III Ausf A, built in 1940 (production: 30, manufacturer: Daimler-Benz), had a 4 man crew, a 300 hp engine, a top speed of 40 km/h and a 160 km range (100 km off-road).

How was the StuG III up-armpred and up-gunned?

In September 1941 on Hitler’s personal orders StuG III was up-armpred and up-gunned by fitting the 75 mm StuK 40 L/43 (later 75 mm StuK 40 L/48) longer barrelled gun – StuG III Ausf. F variant.