Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. F – 2 variants (standard & winter tracks), Germany, WWII

With the F version, the Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) received a decisive weapon modernization for the first time: the previous short cannon was replaced by the 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/43 - a powerful, long cannon that transformed the StuG III from an infantry support vehicle into an effective tank destroyer .

This model offers you two variants :

• Variant 1: The standard version with regular tracks, ideal for battles in summer and autumn scenarios.

• Variant 2: The winter version with winter chains , perfect for tabletop use in the slush of the Eastern Front, e.g. Stalingrad or Kharkov.

Both models are detailed in 1:56 scale and are ideal for wargamers, collectors or diorama builders who value historical accuracy and flexibility.

Areas of application:

• Eastern Front (1942–1943): Battle of Stalingrad, Dnieper Line

• African campaign (in small numbers)

• Defense of the Eastern Front until replacement by Ausf. F/8 and G

For which country:

• Germany (Wehrmacht)

Classification:

• Tank destroyers & assault guns

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for anti-tank roles and early Eastern Front scenarios.

• Flames of War: Can be used as an inexpensive but powerful tank destroyer.

• Chain of Command: Playable from mid-1942 in many battle lists.

Technical data:

• Crew: 4 men (commander, gunner, loader, driver)

• Length: 6.85 m

• Width: 2.95 m

• Height: 2.16 m

• Weight: approx. 22.5 t

• Armor: up to 80 mm (front), 30 mm (sides)

• Main armament: 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/43

• Secondary armament: No fixed MG, only optional on top

• Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM, 300 HP

• Speed: approx. 40 km/h

• Winter version: With wide winter chains & optional snow camouflage