Products tagged with 'AFV'

The German capture version of the SU-85 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 85) Soviet Tank Destroyer

The SU-76M virtually replaced light tanks in the close support role. While its thin armour and open top made it vulnerable to anti-tank weapons and grenades, its light weight and low ground pressure gave it good maneuverability and low noise on the move. SU-76M was a reliable vehicle (the GAZ-203 engine unit confidently worked out not less than 350 hours without serious breakdowns). But the main advantage of light SPGs was their wide versatility. SU-76M (factory designation SU-15) main production model (13,732 units were produced). The casemate was open at the top and partly behind. The power plant was taken from the later T-70 light tank and consisted of two GAZ-202 engines connected in series. Combat mass was 10,500 kg (23,149 lb).

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was an assault gun produced by Germany during World War II. It was the most-produced German fully tracked armoured fighting vehicle, and second-most produced German armored combat vehicle of any type after the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. It was built on a slightly modified Panzer III chassis, replacing the turret with an armored, fixed superstructure mounting a more powerful gun. Initially intended as a mobile assault gun for direct-fire support for infantry, the StuG III was continually modified, and much like the later Jagdpanzer vehicles, was employed as a tank destroyer.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. The basic model was the command armored car SdKfz 234/1 with an open top, fully rotatable hexagonal turret with 2 cm quick-fire cannon. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. The Puma was the SdKfz 234/2 with a turret shaped like a horse’s hoof from above with 5-cm-cannon was originally developed for the never put into service light main battle tank Leopard. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. The Puma was the SdKfz 234/2 with a turret shaped like a horse’s hoof from above with 5-cm-cannon was originally developed for the never put into service light main battle tank Leopard. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. The Puma was the SdKfz 234/2 with a turret shaped like a horse’s hoof from above with 5-cm-cannon was originally developed for the never put into service light main battle tank Leopard. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. After it was clear that a stronger armament was necessary to fight the Soviet tank units, the SdKfz 234/3 with a short 7.5 cm gun and then the SdKfz 234/4 with a long 7.5 cm Pak 40, which were rigidly mounted to the front in an open top stand, appeared. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. After it was clear that a stronger armament was necessary to fight the Soviet tank units, the SdKfz 234/3 with a short 7.5 cm gun and then the SdKfz 234/4 with a long 7.5 cm Pak 40, which were rigidly mounted to the front in an open top stand, appeared. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.

The Raupenschlepper Ost (RSO) was a fully tracked, lightweight vehicle developed by Germany during World War II. It was designed to address the mobility challenges faced by wheeled and half-tracked vehicles in the mud and snow of the Eastern Front. The RSO was a simple, robust, and lightweight tractor primarily used to tow light to medium artillery and for general transport of supplies and personnel. Its all-steel tracks and high ground clearance provided superior mobility in challenging terrain, making it an indispensable workhorse for German logistics in the East from 1942 until the end of the war.

The SdKfz 234 Puma was a German eight-wheeled heavy armored car developed during World War II. After it was clear that a stronger armament was necessary to fight the Soviet tank units, the SdKfz 234/3 with a short 7.5 cm gun and then the SdKfz 234/4 with a long 7.5 cm Pak 40, which were rigidly mounted to the front in an open top stand, appeared. The Puma was primarily designed for reconnaissance missions, but its firepower (especially in the 234/2 variant) made it capable of engaging enemy light armor. Its excellent mobility and range allowed it to operate effectively behind enemy lines. The SdKfz 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored car design during WWII, combining mobility, firepower, and reasonable protection. The diesel engine provided superior range compared to most contemporary vehicles.