In early 1941, two new model of the StuG III introduced. There are StuG III Ausf C and Ausf D. There is no external difference between the two types. Ausf C and Ausf D re-designed supertructure which eliminated the front aperture for the gunner’s sight.
Only three StuG D served in north Africa with Sonder Verband 288. This was a tropicalised vehicle with additional air in takes cut into the rear deck access hatches that were covered by armour cowls.
Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette für Sturmgeschütz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf.D. in numbers:
Length: 5.40m
Hull Width: 2.93m
Height: 1.98m
Crew: 4
Weight: 20.8 tons
Plastic kit 1/35
unassembled/ unpainted
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