Trumpeter 07257 1/72 German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. C/D

Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.C/D 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.

Specifications

• Length: 75.7 mm
• Width: 41.1 mm
• Height: 27.6 mm
• Total Parts: 82
• Total Sprues: 5pcs sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks
• Paint Schemes: GERMANY ARMY