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StuG III Ausf. G Tank Destroyer 660pcs (1/33) BA0142
- 660 pieces plus additional spare bricks
- 1/33 scale with highly accurate proportions and detailing
- Includes interior details: 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun and Maybach HL120 engine
- Working suspension for added realism
- User-friendly modular design: removable roof for interior access
- Balkenkreuz stickers included
- Fully compatible with LEGO bricks
- Model dimensions: 16cm (L) x 9cm (W) x 6.6cm (H)
History:
The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was Germany’s most-produced armoured fighting vehicle of World War II. Initially developed as an infantry support weapon, the StuG III evolved into a highly effective tank destroyer. Built on the reliable Panzer III chassis, the Ausf. G variant replaced the turret with a fixed casemate housing the powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun—capable of destroying most Allied tanks, with the exception of the Soviet IS series and the heavily armoured Jumbo Sherman.
Its low silhouette, cost-effective production, and mechanical simplicity made the StuG III a formidable asset on the battlefield. Over 8,400 units of the Ausf. G were produced from late 1942 to 1945, serving in virtually every theatre of the war—from the deserts of North Africa to the Eastern Front and the defence of Germany itself. With over 30,000 claimed tank kills, the StuG III is widely considered one of the most successful tank destroyers in military history.
