Hummel (Panzerfeldhaubitze 18M auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf) Hummel, Sd.Kfz. 165, Gerät 807) was a self-propelled heavy howitzer based on the Geschützwagen III/IV chassis, armed with a 15 cm howitzer. It was used by the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War from late 1942 until the end of the war.
Specifications:
crew |
7 |
armor |
hull:front: 30 mm, side: 20 mm, rear: 20 mm, top: 15 mm
turret: front, sides and rear: 10 mm |
mainarmament |
15 cm sFH 18/1 L/30 (18 rounds); traverse: 13° left and 15° right; elevation: -3° – +42°; range: 12250 m |
secondaryarmament |
1 x MG34/42; 2 x MP40 |
weight (kg) |
23458 |
length (mm) |
8440 |
length (mm) |
7170 |
width (mm) |
2950 |
height (mm) |
2940 |
track base (mm) |
2450 |
ground pressure (kg/cm2) |
0,85 |
engine |
Maybach HL 120 TRM, 300 hp at 3000 rpm. 12 cylinder, liquid-cooled, gasoline 11867 cm3 |
transmission |
ZF SSG 77, 6 forward, 1 reverse |
fuel capacity (l) |
470 |
fuel consumption (l) (road / off road) |
200 / 350 |
range (road km/ off-road km) |
215 / 130 |
max speed (road/ off-road km/h) |
42 / 20-25 |
tracks |
400 mm |
ground contact length (mm) |
3800 |
number of links per trac |
104 |
ground clearance (mm) |
400 |
trench crossing (mm) |
2300 |
vertical obstacle (mm) |
600 |
fording ability (mm) |
800 |
climbing ability (degrees) |
30 |
turning circle (mm) |
5920 |
manufacturer |
Alkett, Deutsche – Eisenwerke Duisburg |
chassis numbers |
320001- ?, 325001 -? |
production: |
724 + 157 Munitionsträger carriers |