• The Sturmpanzer (also known as Sturmpanzer 43 or Sd.Kfz. 166) is a German armoured infantry support gun based on the Panzer IV chassis used in the Second World War.
  • The Sd.Kfz.166, better known as the Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär ("Grizzly") was a German heavy self propelled howitzer produced in 1943 by Alkett.
  • The Brummbar name was given by the Allied forces to the Sturmpanzer IV, the Germans named it StuPa (short for Sturmpanzer) or Sturmpanzer 43.
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  • History: The Sturmpanzer was developed by Alkett, who designed the superstructure, and Krupp, who altered the design of their Pz Kpfw IV chassis.
  • The Sturmpanzer IV originally called for the use of rebuilt ex-Panzer IV tanks but even new-build chassis were eventually optimized to keep up with demand.
  • On May 14/15, 1943, Sturmpanzer IV was officially presented to the leaders of the Third Reich at the Army Base in Arys (Orzysz) in East Prussia.
  • The Sturmpanzer was a development of the Panzer IV tank designed to provide a vehicle offering direct infantry fire support, especially in urban areas.
  • On paper 217 should have had three companies, each of three zugs (platoons), of four Sturmpanzer IV. Two extra Sturmpanzer acted as company command.