Sturmpanzer II Bison

15 cm sIG 33 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf)

Overview

Sturmpanzer II Bison

Sturmpanzer II Bison in use with the Deutsches Afrika Korps.
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Origin

Nazi Germany

Type

Assault gun

Entered service

1942

Status

Out of service

Development

1940 - 1941

Developer

Nazi Germany - Alkett

Production

December 1941 - January 1942

Producer

Nazi Germany - Alkett

Number produced

Designations

Sturmpanzer II
Bison
15 cm sIG 33 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II (Sf)

Notable users

Nazi Germany
Egypt

Details

Facts Sturmpanzer II Bison

General

Origin

Nazi Germany

Type

Assault gun

Crew

4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)

Dimensions

Weight

11.2 t

Length

5.41 m

Width

2.60 m

Height

1.98 m

Main armament

Type

150mm sIG-33 infantry gun

Mount

Hull mounted pedestal in fighting compartment

Ammunition

10 shells

Elevation

-3° to +73°, manual

Traverse

7° left to 7° right, manual

Stabilizer

Chassis

Chassis type

Tracked chassis

Layout

6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear

Track width

0.30 m

Ground pressure

0.89 kg/cm²

Suspension

Leaf spring

Automotive

Engine model

Büssing-NAG L8V

Engine type

V8 water-cooled petrol

Power output

155 hp

Transmission

Aphon SSG 46, manual, 6 forward, 1 reverse

Fuel

200 L

Mobility

Speed

40 km/h on road

15 km/h off road

Range

100 - 160 km on road

Power to weight ratio

13.8 hp/t

Obstacle crossing

Ground clearance

0.34 m

Wall

0.4 m

Fording

0.8 m

Protection

Armor type

Steel

Armor thickness

30 mm hull fornt

15 mm hull sides

5 mm hull bottom

15 mm superstructure

Open rear, sides and roof

NBC system

Smoke system

Equipment

Night vision

Fire control

Rblf36 sight unit

Radio

Yes

Media