Description

      Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it became more of a defensive one. It evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer in one. Its main role was to providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. Ausf A was followed by improved Ausf B, C, D and E, all armed with short 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun. All versions featured number of modifications specific to vehicles that followed them in production. Last Ausf E was produced in March of 1942. Total of 822 Ausf A, B, C, D and Es was produced by Alkett and their official designation was Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette fur Sturmgeschutz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf A-E / Sd.Kfz.142. Early Stugs remained in active service until mid 1943.

Kit Features:

• Scale  :  1/72
• Item Type  :  Static Armor
• Model Brief  :  Length:75.7 mm  Width:41.1 mm  Height: 27.6 mm
• Total Parts  :  82 pcs
• Total Sprues  :  5 pcs sprues, lower hull, two rubber strip track
• Paint Schemes  :  GERMANY ARMY