Grille 38(t) Ausf.M
| GENERAL DATA | |||
| Other Designation(s) | 15cm schweres
Infanterigeschüte 33(Sf) auf Pz.Kpfw 38(t) Ausf.M (Sd.Kfz.138/1),
Sturmpanzer 38(t) Grille Ausf.M, Bison |
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| Type | Assault Gun |
Radio Equipment | FuG 16 |
| Manufacturer(s) | BMM |
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| Crew | 5 |
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Production Quantity |
172 |
Production Period | October 1943 - November 1944
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| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Combat weight | 12000 kg |
Ground pressure | ? kg/cm² |
| Length w/Gun | 4.61 m |
Length /hull | 4.61 m |
| Barrel Overhang | 0.34 m |
Height | 2.45 m |
| Width | 2.15 m |
Ground clearance | 0.40 m |
| ARMAMENT | |||
| Primary Armament | 150 mm sIG 33/1 L/12 (1) |
Ammunition Carried | 15 |
| Traverse | 5° left & 5° right (manual) |
Elevation | +70° to -0° (manual) |
| Traverse speed (360°) | ? |
Sight | Rblf36 |
| Secondary Armament | 7.92 mm MG42 (2) |
Ammunition Carried | 600 |
| Location | 1: superstructure - 2: loose |
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| ARMOR | ||||
| Assembly | Bolting & Welding
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| Armor Detail | Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 50 mm / 75° |
15 mm / 90° |
15 mm / 74° |
8 mm / 0° |
| Superstructure | 10 mm /
60° |
10 mm /
90° |
10 mm /
90° |
10 mm /
0° & Open |
| Gun Shield | 6 mm / 62° |
10 mm / 76° |
10 mm / 73° |
Open |
| AUTOMOTIVE | |||
| Engine | Praga AC |
Type & Displacement | L6, 7.8L |
| Horsepower (maximum) | 150 hp at 2600 rpm |
Power/Weight Ratio | 12.5 hp / ton |
| Gearbox | EPA, CV/TNHP, preselector: 5 forward, 1 reverse |
Steering | clutch-brake |
| Brakes | ? |
Fuel Capacity | 320 L Gasoline (Petrol) |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Type | Leaf spring |
Road wheels | 4 wheels, 2 by bogie, rubber edgings
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| Track return rollers | 1 |
Sprocket-Wheels | Front, double |
| Idler Sprockets | Rear, double, adjustable |
Shock absorbers | ? |
| Track Type | outside guide, single pin, steel | ||
| Width | 293 mm |
Pitch | 104 mm |
| Links(shoes) | 87-90 |
Track ground contact | 2.92 m |
| PERFORMANCES | |||
| Maximum Speed | 35 km/h on road |
Range | 190 km on road - 130 km off road |
| Mileage | 168 L/100 km on road 246 L/100 km off road |
Maximum grade | 25° (from horizontal) |
| Trench crossing | 1.50 m |
Vertical obstacles | 0.65 m |
| Maximum fording depth | 1.10 m |
Minimum turning diameter | 4.90 m |
| Sources | |||
| Vehicles.com | TNT HS n°1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 | AFV Data Base (lost) |
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Drawings |
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