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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Tank Park and Museum

WWII German Sturmpanzer IV Brummbar

article and photos by Russ Lockwood



Sitting atop a PzIV chassis, an initial order of 40-60 were ordered in October 1942, with 40 completed by May 1943 in time for Kursk. After that, production continued through the end of the war: 298 produced with another 8 converted from existing PzIV chassis. The vehicle with the 150mm gun served on all fronts during the war.

Crew 5, 150mm gun, 1 MG (later 2), Speed 25mph, Range: 133 miles

Aberdeen Museum and Tank Park

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