The Sturmgeschütz IV (Sd.Kfz. 167) (StuG IV), was a German assault gun of the Second World War.
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Sturmgeschütz IV |
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A model of a Sturmgeschütz IV. |
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Assault gun |
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Place of origin |
Nazi Germany |
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Service history |
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Used by |
Nazi Germany |
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Wars |
World War II |
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Production history |
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Manufacturer |
Krupp-Grusonwerk AG |
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Produced |
late 1943 - 1945 |
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Number built |
1,108 +31 |
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Specifications |
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Weight |
23 tonnes (50,705 lbs) |
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Length |
6.70 m (22 ft) |
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Width |
2.95 m (9.67 ft) |
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Height |
2.20 m (7.21 ft) |
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Crew |
4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
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Armor |
10 - 80 mm (.39 - 3.14 in) |
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Primary |
1x 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 |
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armament |
63 rounds |
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Secondary |
1x 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 |
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armament |
600 rounds |
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Engine |
V12-cylinder Maybach HL 120 TRM |
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300 PS (296 hp, 220.6 kW) |
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Transmission |
ZF SSG 76 Aphon |
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Suspension |
leaf spring |
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Ground clearance |
15.7 in. or 40.0 cm |
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Fuel capacity |
430L or 110gal |
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Operational |
210 km (130 mi) |
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Speed |
40 km/h (25 mph) |
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