The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault gun was Germany’s second most-produced armoured fighting vehicle during World War II. built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III tank, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun.

Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Moscow

Years of production: 1940-1945

Issued: 10500 items

Power: 300 hp

Speed: 38 km/h

Weight: 23.4 t

Crew: 4 persons

Manufacturers: Alkett, MIAG

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