Sturmpanzer VI Sturmtiger
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | Sturmpanzer VI
Ausf.E Sturmtiger , 38cm RW61 auf Sturmmörser Tiger, Tiger-Mörser
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| Type | Assault Rocket Mortar |
Radio Equipment | FuG 5 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Henschel &
Söhn AG |
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| Crew | 6 (Commander, driver,
gun crew (4x)) |
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| Production Quantity | 18 |
Production Period | August 1944 - December 1944 |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 65000 kg |
Ground pressure | 1.24 kg/cm² |
| Length /hull | 6.28 m |
Length w/Gun | 6.28 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0 m |
Height over turret hatch | 2.85 m, w/Crane: 3.46 m |
| Width with track guards | 3.57 m |
Ground clearance | 0.47 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 380 mm StuM RW61 L/5.4 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 14 * |
| Traverse | 10° left & 10°/right (manual) |
Elevation | +85° to -0° (manual) |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | Pak ZF3x8 |
| Secondary Armament | 7.92 mm MG 34 (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 600-800 |
| Location | 1: turret - 2: bow (ball mount ) |
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(*) 12 on racks, 1 on loading ramp, 1 on mortar barrel
| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Welding
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Lower hull | 100 mm / 65° |
60 mm / 90° |
80
mm / 81°
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25 mm / 0° |
| Upper hull | 150
mm / 45°
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80 mm /
90° |
25 mm /
0° |
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| Superstructure | 80 mm / 80° |
80 mm / 80° |
40 mm / 0° |
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| Mantlet | 150 mm /
round |
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| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Maybach HL 230 P45 |
Type & Displacement | V12, 23.1L |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 700 hp at 3000 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 10.8 hp/t |
| Gearbox | Maybach OG 40 12 16 A: 8 forward, 4 reverse |
Steering | Henschel L600C: controlled differential, steering
wheel and levers |
| Brakes | Mechanical, disc |
Fuel Capacity | 540 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Double torsion bars |
Road wheels | 8 dual road-wheels interleaved,
steel edgings |
| Track return rollers | none |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, double, 20-tooth |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, double, adjustable |
Shock absorbers | On the 2 first and last road wheels |
| Track Type | Kgs 63/725/130: Dual center guide, single pin, steel | ||
| Width | 755 mm |
Pitch | 130 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 96 |
Track ground contact | 3.61 m |
| Track Type | Kgs 63/520/130: Dual center guide, single pin, steel | ||
| Width | 520 mm |
Pitch | 130 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 96 |
Track ground contact | 3.61 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 38 km/h on road - 16 km/h off road |
Range | 120 km on road - 85 km off road |
| Mileage | 450 L/100 km on road |
Maximum grade | 30° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 2.29 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.78 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1.22 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 7 m |
| Sources | |||
| Vehicles.com | TNT HS n°1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 | AFV Data Base (lost) |
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