Sturmtiger – assault gun, DE, WWII

The Sturmtiger was a German heavy assault gun designed for use against heavily fortified enemy positions. Equipped with a 38 cm rocket mortar, the Sturmtiger was capable of causing massive destruction. Its massive design was based on the Tiger I chassis, giving it heavy armor and limited mobility. The Sturmtiger was produced in small numbers and was used primarily in urban combat.

Application areas:

• Warsaw and Budapest: Effective destruction of fortifications and buildings during street fighting.
• Ardennes Offensive: Supported German advances by eliminating fortified positions.
• Defensive operations: Deployment to repel enemy attacks on critical positions.

For which country:

• Germany

Classification:

• tank destroyers & assault guns

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for scenarios focusing on heavy firepower in urban environments.
• Flames of War: Ideal for lists designed to destroy enemy positions.
• Chain of Command: Effective in missions that require great destructive power.

Technical data:

• Crew: 5 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, radio operator)
• Length: 6.28 m
• Width: 3.57 m
• Height: 2.85 m
• Weight: 68 tons
• Armor:
  • Front: 150 mm
  • Pages: 80 mm
• Armament:
  • Main armament: 38 cm rocket mortar RW61
  • Secondary armament: 7.92 mm MG34
• Ammunition: 14 rockets (each weighing about 345 kg)
• Engine: Maybach HL230 P45, 700 HP
• Speed: Up to 40 km/h