Travel:

Aberdeen Proving Ground
Tank Park and Museum

WWII German Heuschrecke 10 Light Howitzer

article and photos by Russ Lockwood



Using the chassis of the Mark IV tank, only three prototypes were built in 1943. The railings at the rear were the lifting gantry to remove the turreted 105mm gun and emplace it on the ground as an armored pillbox.

Crew 5, 105mm gun, Speed 26mph, Range: 200 miles


Aberdeen Museum and Tank Park


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