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Versatile and Formidable Assault Gun Germany's
versatile StuG III was originally designed as an assault weapon, however also
came to be used as a weapon of defense as the war progressed. Based on the
durable Panzer III hull, the StuG III featured a monoblock structure with an L24
75mm gun mounted directly to the hull, eliminating the revolving turret and
reducing overall height. The Ausf. B was the first truly mass produced StuG III
with 250 produced from June 1940. Featuring wide tracks and powered by a 230hp
Maybach HL 120 TRM engine the Ausf. B boasted a top speed of 40km/h. The Ausf. B
saw action during the Balkans campaign in April 1941 and Operation Barbarossa in
June, 1941. The simple construction leading to low costs and easy mass
production made the StuG III one of Germany's most produced armored vehicles
with over 10,000 produced during WWII.
About the Model Fully assembled 1/48
scale Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. B, professionally painted with all markings
pre-applied. Die-cast metal lower hull for extra weight and realism.
Meticulously detailed suspension features tank treads with realistic sag
effect. Beautiful life-like weathering with markings depicting Vehicle No.33,
StuG.Abt203, Eastern Front, 1941. Length: 115mm Set includes display base with
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