Ref.: HBOS-80134
SturmPanzer IV early Sd. Kfz.166 Brummbar
Characteristics
From HobbyBoss to 1/35 scale for mounting and painting
History of
After success of 15cm Sturm-Infanteriegeschutz 33 on Stalingrad, Panzer IV chassis was developed as next Sturmpanzer to provide direct infantry fire support, especially in urban area.
The Sturmpanzer IV had fixed armored superstructure housing the StuH 43 L/12 gun.
This the StuH 43 developed from the best developed Sig 33 15cm infantry gun. It can fire both high explosive and shaped charge rounds.
The high gross weight, recoil force of the StuH 43 gun firing, massive armored structure overloaded the Panzer IV chassis and made the entire vehicle overweight and inclined to front.
The Sturmpanzer IV often suffered from transmission failures and were underpowered.