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German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf G / Sd.Kfz. 142/1
Ausf G entered production in December of 1942 and remained in production until March/April of 1945. It was the most numerous from all Sturmgeschutz III guns and some 7893 were produced by Alkett (Altmaerkische Kettenfabrik GmbH) and MIAG (Muehlenbau-und-Industrie AG). Production reached its peak when in 1944, 4013 Ausf Gs left factories. Alkett produced over 5000 Ausf, while MIAG began production in March of 1943 and produced some 3000 vehicles. Production numbers include 165 PzKpfw III Ausf M chassis used to produce Ausf Gs in 1943 and 173 PzKpfw III Ausf Ms converted to Ausf Gs by Alkett and MIAG in 1944. Ausf G was produced in four production series - chassis numbers 76101 to 77550, 91751 to 94250, 95001 to unknown and 105001 to unknown.
Ausf G used Ausf F/8's hull, suspension, engine and other components, while superstructure was modified. Superstructure was widened, its 30mm sides were sloped at 79 degrees, the roof was raised in the rear and its rear 30mm superstructure wall was mounted at 90 degrees. This provided more room for both the commander and loader.
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Main Data
| Weight, tonns |
23.9 |
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| Lenght,m |
6.85 |
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| Width, m |
2.95 |
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| Height, m |
2.16 |
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| Crew, men |
4 |
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Armament
| Machine gun MG-34, mm |
1 x 7,92 |
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| Gun StuK 40 L/48, mm |
75 |
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Ammo
| MG-34, rounds |
600 |
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| StuK 40 L/48, rounds |
54 |
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Armor thickness
| Hull front, mm |
80 |
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| Hull side, mm |
30 |
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| Hull back, mm |
50 |
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| Hull top, mm |
16 |
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| Hull bottom, mm |
17 |
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Engine & Speed
| Engine type |
Maybach HL120TRM, carburetor |
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| Engine power, h.p. |
300 |
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| Max speed, km/h |
40 |
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| Max range, km |
155 (Road) |
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