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:''[[Waffenträger]] redirects here because the name [[Waffenträger]] was used to describe the [[Heuschrecke 10]].
:''[[Waffenträger]] and [[Heuschrecke]] redirect here because the names '''Waffenträger''' and '''Heuschrecke''' are the informal name to describe the Heuschrecke 10.''

{{Infobox Weapon
{{Infobox Weapon
|name= Heuschrecke 10
|name= Heuschrecke 10
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|caption= A Heuschrecke 10 in [[military camouflage|winter camouflage]] on display.
|caption= A Heuschrecke 10 in [[military camouflage|winter camouflage]] on display.
|origin={{flagicon|Nazi Germany}} [[Nazi Germany]]
|origin={{flagicon|Nazi Germany}} [[Nazi Germany]]
|type= [[Prototype]] [[self-propelled gun|self-propelled]] [[Howitzer]]<ref name="Book">
|type= [[Prototype]] [[self-propelled gun|self-propelled]] [[howitzer]]<ref name="Book"/><ref name="Book">{{cite encyclopedia | title = Heuschrecke 10 (EoWoWWII) | encyclopedia = The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II | volume = 1 | pages = 540 | publisher = Sterling Publishing
Company, Inc | date = | id = | accessdate = December 17 | isbn = 1586637622}}</ref><ref name="Lexikon"/>
{{cite web |url = http://books.google.com/books?id=MuGsf0psjvcC&pg=PA114&lpg=PA114&dq=heuschrecke+artillery&source=web&ots=K3-DCgRBaE&sig=nAt02KmGhgkfhKhCapNMrsdtgYU |title = The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War Two - Heuschrecke 10 |accessmonthday = December 16 |accessyear = 2007 |language = English}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia | title = Heuschrecke 10 (EoWoWWII) | encyclopedia = The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II | volume = 1 | pages = 540 | publisher = Sterling Publishing
Company, Inc | date = | id = | accessdate = December 17 | isbn = 1586637622}}</ref> and [[Artillery]]<ref name="Panzer"/>
|is_vehicle=yes
|is_vehicle=yes
|length= 6.00 m - 19.69 ft
|[[length]]= 6.00 meters - {{convert|19.69|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}
|width= 3.00 m - 9.84 ft
|[[width]]= 3.00 meters - {{convert|9.84|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}
|height= 3.00 m - 9.84 ft
|height= 3.00 meters - {{convert|9.84|ft|m|2|abbr=on}}
|weight= 23000 kg - 50706.3 lbs
|weight= 23000 kilograms - 50706.3 lb
|suspension= leaf spring
|suspension= leaf spring
|speed= 45 km/h - 27.96 mph
|speed= 45 kilometers per hour - {{convert|27.96|mi/h|km/h|2|abbr=on}}
|vehicle_range= On a road : 300 km - 186.4 m
|vehicle_range= On a road : 300 kilometers - 186.4&nbsp;m
|primary_armament= 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28
|primary_armament= 105&nbsp;millimeter leFH 18/1 L/28
|secondary_armament=
|secondary_armament=
|armour= A range of 10 mm to 30 mm <small>(See below)</small>
|armour= Listed [[Heuschrecke 10#Specifications|below]]
'''''Front Superstructure -''''' 30 mm or 1.18 inches<br />
'''''Front Hull -''''' 30 mm or 1.18 inches<br />
'''''Front Turret -''''' 30 mm or 1.18 inches<br />
'''''Gun Mantlet -''''' 30 mm or 1.18 inches<br />
'''''Side Superstructure -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Side Hull -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Side Turret -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Rear Superstructure -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Rear Hull -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Rear Turret -''''' 16 mm or 0.63 inches<br />
'''''Top Superstructure -''''' 10 mm or 0.39 inches<br />
'''''Top/Bottom Hull -''''' 10 mm or 0.39 inches<br />
'''''Top Turret -''''' 10 mm or 0.39 inches<br />
|engine= Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / {{Auto hp|360|0}}
|engine= Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / {{Auto hp|360|0}}
|crew= 5 men (commander, 3 gunners and driver)
|crew= 5 men (commander, 3 gunners and driver)
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The '''Heuschrecke 10''' ([[German language|German]]: '''Grasshopper 10''') was a [[self-propelled gun]] and ''Waffenträger'' (German: Weapon carrier) [[prototype]] development by [[Krupp]]-Gruson, which lasted from 1943 to 1944.<ref name="Lexikon">{{cite web |url = http://www.panzerlexikon.de/proto.htm |title = Panzerlexikon: Deutsche Prototypen}}</ref><ref name="achtung">

{{cite web |url = http://www.achtungpanzer.com/wafft.htm |title = Achtung Panzer! Heuschrecke 10 |accessmonthday = November 24 |accessyear = 2007 |language = English}}</ref> Only 3 prototypes were produced in 1942-1943 by Krupp, and these were indicated as Heuschrecke 10.<ref name="fortune" /> The manufacturers were based in Magdeburg. The Heuschrecke 10 initially made use of a shortened [[Panzer IV|Panzerkampfwagen IV]] [[Panzer IV#Designs based on chassis|chassis]], but was later switched to the Geschützwagen IV chassis developed for the [[Hummel (artillery)|Hummel]].<ref name="balsi">{{cite web |url = http://www.balsi.de/Weltkrieg/Waffen/Artillerie/Heuschrecke.htm |title = Selbstfahrlafette "Heuschrecke" |accessmonthday = December 07 |accessyear = 2007 |language = German}}</ref> The Heuschrecke featured a removable [[turret]] that could be deployed as a [[Bunker#Pillbox|pillbox]] or towed behind the vehicle as an [[artillery]] piece. Production of the Heuschrecke was to start in February 1945, but the model never entered production.<ref name="achtung"/> The official designation of the tank was the 10.5&nbsp;cm leFH18/1 L/28 auf Waffenträger GW IVb. It was being developed to be used as a new Self-propelled artillery weapon.
The '''Heuschrecke 10''' ([[German language|German]]: '''Grasshopper 10''') was a [[self-propelled gun]] and ''Waffenträger'' (German: Weapon carrier) [[prototype]] development by [[Krupp]]-Gruson, which lasted from 1943 to 1944.<ref name="Panzer"/><ref name="achtung">
{{cite web |url = http://www.achtungpanzer.com/wafft.htm |title = Achtung Panzer! Heuschrecke 10 |accessmonthday = November 24 |accessyear = 2007 |language = English}}</ref> Only 3 prototypes were produced in 1942-1943 by Krupp, and these were indicated as Heuschrecke 10.<ref name="fortune" /> The Heuschrecke 10 initially made use of a shortened [[Panzer IV|Panzerkampfwagen IV]] [[Panzer IV#Designs based on chassis|chassis]], but was later switched to the Geschützwagen IV chassis developed for the [[Hummel (artillery)|Hummel]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.balsi.de/Weltkrieg/Waffen/Artillerie/Heuschrecke.htm |title = Selbstfahrlafette "Heuschrecke" |accessmonthday = December 07 |accessyear = 2007 |language = German}}</ref> The Heuschrecke featured a removable [[turret]] that could be deployed as a [[Bunker#Pillbox|pillbox]] or towed behind the vehicle as an [[artillery]] piece. Production of the Heuschrecke was to start in February 1945, but the model never entered production.<ref name="achtung"/> The official designation of the tank was the 10.5cm leFH18/1 L/28 auf Waffenträger GW IVb.


== Development ==
== Development ==
=== Design ===
=== Design ===
[[Image:Heuschrecke 10 turret half-off.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The Heuschrecke 10's turret half removed]]
Although the [[howitzer]] could be fired from the chassis, the vehicle was designed to carry the artillery piece to a firing emplacement and then remove it before firing.<ref name="Book"/> The turretless vehicle could be used as an [[ammunition]] carrier or recovery vehicle.<ref name="fortune">{{cite web |url = http://members.fortunecity.com/panzer4/Panzer4/EnglishVersion/4-Conversions/Heuschrecke10.htm |title = Fortune City Heuschrecke 10 |accessmonthday = December 08 |accessyear = 2007 |language = English}}</ref> Design started in 1942 when Krupp-Gruson began designing a new type of self-propelled artillery.<ref name="achtung"/>
Although the [[howitzer]] could be fired from the chassis, the vehicle was designed to carry the artillery piece to a firing emplacement and then remove it before firing.<ref name="Book"/> The turretless vehicle could be used as an [[ammunition]] carrier or recovery vehicle.<ref name="fortune">{{cite web |url = http://members.fortunecity.com/panzer4/Panzer4/EnglishVersion/4-Conversions/Heuschrecke10.htm |title = Fortune City Heuschrecke 10 |accessmonthday = December 08 |accessyear = 2007 |language = English}}</ref> Design started in 1942 when Krupp-Gruson began designing a new type of self-propelled artillery.<ref name="achtung"/>


==== Armament and propulsion ====
==== Armament and propulsion ====
[[Image:Heuschrecke 10 rear view.jpg|150px|thumb|left|The Heuschrecke 10's rear side view]]
The prototype turret was armed with the 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 ([[Howitzer|light field howitzer]]). The production models had the 105 mm LeFH 43 L/28, which was planned to be used. The original prototype engine that was to be used was the 12-cylinder Maybach HL90, but for the production models the 12-cylinder Maybach HL100 was chosen.<ref name="achtung"/><ref name="fortune"/>
The prototype turret was armed with the 105&nbsp;mm leFH 18/1 L/28 ([[Howitzer|light field howitzer]]). The production models had the 105&nbsp;mm LeFH 43 L/28, which was planned to be used. The original prototype engine that was to be used was the 12-cylinder Maybach HL90, but for the production models the 12-cylinder Maybach HL100 was chosen.<ref name="achtung"/><ref name="fortune"/><ref name="balsi"/>


=== Developmental history ===
=== Developmental history ===
The Heuschrecke 10 was constructed to provide greater mobility to the 105 mm field [[howitzer]].<ref name="fortune"/> The turret was removable and could be used in concrete fortifications or from the ground. The lifting gantry, or crane, for the removal of the turret was located [[Panzer IV#Designs based on chassis|''on'' the chassis]].<ref name="Panzer"/> The vehicle was to be a replacement for the [[Wespe]] starting from May of 1944. In 1943, Krupp produced 3 prototypes (Serial Numbers 582501 - 582503)<ref name="achtung"/> that were designated as either the Heuschrecke 10 or the Heuschrecke IVb.<ref name="Panzer"/>
The Heuschrecke 10 was constructed to provide greater mobility to the 105&nbsp;mm field [[howitzer]].<ref name="fortune"/> The turret was removable and could be used in concrete fortifications or from the ground. The lifting gantry, or [[crane]], for the removal of the turret was located [[Panzer IV#Designs based on chassis|''on'' the chassis]]. The vehicle was to be a replacement for the [[Wespe]] starting from May of 1944. In 1943, Krupp produced 3 [[prototypes]](Serial Numbers 582501 - 582503)<ref name="achtung"/> that were designated as either the Heuschrecke 10 or the Heuschrecke IVb.
<center><gallery>
Image:Heuschrecke 10 rear view.jpg|The Heuschrecke 10's rear side view.
Image:Heuschrecke 10 launcher.jpg|The Heuschrecke 10's launching mechanism.
Image:Alkett and Rhinemetall-Borsig's Heuschrecke 10.jpg|The Heuschrecke 10 as designed by Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig.
</gallery></center><center><gallery>
Image:Heuschrecke 10 turret half-off.jpg|The Heuschrecke 10's turret half removed.
Image:Heuschrecke 10 turret off.jpg|The Heuschrecke 10's turret fully removed.
</gallery></center>


== Competition ==
== Competition ==
[[Image:Alkett and Rhinemetall-Borsig's Heuschrecke 10.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig's Heuschrecke 10]]
The Heuschrecke 10 that was designed by Krupp was similar in design to a vehicle built by Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig, the 10.5cm leFH 18/40/2 auf Geschützwagen III/IV, which was ready in March 1944. The Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig version was to be built by Deutsche Eisenwerke.<ref name="fortune"/> The competing Rhinemetall-Borsig model had overall performance slightly better than that of Krupps' vehicle. It was decided, however, to utilise an alternate chassis on the Rhinemetall-Borsig model, the [[Panzerkampfwagen IV]], or Panzer IV. Production was to start in October of 1944. In December 1944, it was decided to instead produce the vehicle on the Geschutzwagen IV chassis. Production was to start in February 1945, but none were produced.<ref name="achtung" /><ref name="Panzer">{{cite web |url = http://www.panzerlexikon.de/proto.htm |title = Panzerlexikon: Deutsche Prototypen |accessmonthday = November 24 |accessyear = 2007 |language = German}}</ref>
The Heuschrecke 10 that was designed by Krupp was similar in design to a vehicle built by Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig, the 10.5&nbsp;centimeter leFH 18/40/2 auf Geschützwagen III/IV, which was ready in March 1944. The Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig version was to be built by Deutsche Eisenwerke.<ref name="fortune"/> The competing Rhinemetall-Borsig model had overall performance slightly better than that of Krupps' vehicle. It was decided, however, to utilise an alternate chassis on the Rhinemetall-Borsig model, the [[Panzerkampfwagen IV]], or Panzer IV. Production was to start in October of 1944. In December 1944, it was decided to instead produce the vehicle on the Geschutzwagen IV chassis. Production was then to start in February 1945, but none were produced.<ref name="achtung"/><ref name="Lexikon"/>

=== Comparison of Specifications ===
{| class="wikitable" align="center"
|+ Specifications - Comparison between Krupp-Gruson's and Rheinmetall-Borsig<ref name="achtung"/>
|- style="background: #DDFFDD;"
!Specifications
!Krupp-Gruson
!Rheinmetall-Borsig
|-
| '''[[Weight]]'''
| 23000&nbsp;kilograms
| 25000&nbsp;kilograms
|-
| '''[[Crew]]'''
| 5 men
| 5 men
|-
| '''[[Engine]]'''
| Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / {{Auto hp|360|0}}
| Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / {{Auto hp|360|0}}
|-
| '''[[Speed]]'''
| 45&nbsp;kilometers per hour
| 45&nbsp;kilometers per hour
|-
| '''[[Range]]'''
| Road:&nbsp;300kilometers
| Road:v300kilometers
|-
| '''[[Length]]'''
| 6.00&nbsp;meters
| 6.80&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Width]]'''
| 3.00&nbsp;meters
| 3.00&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Height]]'''
| 3.00&nbsp;meters
| 2.90&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Armament]]'''
| 105&nbsp;millimeterm leFH 18/1 L/28
| 105&nbsp;millimeter leFH 18/40/2 L/28
|-
| '''[[Ammunition]]'''
| 105&nbsp;millimeter - 60&nbsp;rounds
| 105&nbsp;millimeter - 80&nbsp;rounds
|-
| '''Armor (millimeter/angle)'''
| Front Superstructure:&nbsp;30/20
*Front Hull:&nbsp;30/20
*Front Turret:&nbsp;30/30
*Gun Mantlet:&nbsp;30/round
*Side Superstructure:&nbsp;16/0
*Side Hull:&nbsp;16/0
*Side Turret:&nbsp;16/20
*Rear Superstructure:&nbsp;16/20
*Rear Hull:&nbsp;16/20
*Rear Turret:&nbsp;16/25
*Top Superstructure:&nbsp;10/90
*Top/Bottom Hull:&nbsp;10/90
*Top Turret:&nbsp;Open
| Front Superstructure:&nbsp;30/20
*Front Hull:&nbsp;20/20
*Front Turret:&nbsp;10/25
*Gun Shield:&nbsp;10/0
*Side Superstructure:&nbsp;10/0
*Side Hull:&nbsp;20/0
*Side Turret:&nbsp;10/25
*Rear Superstructure:&nbsp;10/10
*Rear Hull:&nbsp;20/10
*Rear Turret:&nbsp;10/12
*Top Superstructure:&nbsp;10/90
*Top/Bottom Hull:&nbsp;10/90
*Top Turret:&nbsp;Open
|-
|}

== Sd.Kfz.165/1 ==
Krupp, in late September of 1939, first designed the "first real self-propelled artillery piece." In the beginning of January, after a series of tests, it were accepted by the army. Krupp-Gruson, in 1941, was based in Magdeburg, where it built prototype vehicles armed with 105&nbsp;mm leFH 18/1 L/28 (light field howitzer) gun based on modified Panzerkampfwagen IV's chassis (Sd.Kfz.161).<ref name="achtung"/> The prototypes where then fitted with a much smaller 6-cylinder Maybach HL66P engine. The engine had power capacity of {{Auto horsepower|188|0}}. Only 10 prototypes were completed by Krupp-Gruson from August to December of 1942, although 200 were ordered from Krupp.<ref name="achtung"/>

=== Specifications ===

{| class="wikitable" align="center"
|+ Sd.Kfz.165/1 Specifications
|- style="background: #DDFFDD;"
!Specifications
!Sd.Kfz.165/1
|-
| '''[[Weight]]'''
| 18000&nbsp;kilograms
|-
| '''[[Crew]]'''
| 4 men
|-
| '''[[Engine]]'''
| Maybach HL 66 / 6-cylinder / {{Auto hp|188|0}}
|-
| '''[[Speed]]'''
| 35&nbsp;kilometers per hour
|-
| '''[[Range]]'''
| Road: 240&nbsp;kilometers / Cross-Country: 130&nbsp;kilometers
|-
| '''[[Capacity]]'''
| 410&nbsp;liters
|-
| '''[[Length]]'''
| 5.90&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Width]]'''
| 2.87&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Height]]'''
| 2.25&nbsp;meters
|-
| '''[[Armament]]'''
| 105&nbsp;millimeter leFH 18/1 L/28
|-
| '''[[Ammunition]]'''
| 105&nbsp;millimeter - 60&nbsp;rounds
|-
| '''Armor (millimeter/angle)'''
| Front Superstructure:&nbsp;30/10
*Front Hull:&nbsp;30/12
*Front Turret:&nbsp;20/20
*Gun Mantlet:&nbsp;20/0-70
*Side Superstructure:&nbsp;14.5/0
*Side Hull:&nbsp;14.5/0
*Side Turret:&nbsp;14.5/15
*Rear Superstructure:&nbsp;14.5/20
*Rear Hull:&nbsp;14.5/10
*Rear Turret:&nbsp;14.5/10
*Top Superstructure:&nbsp;10/90
*Top/Bottom Hull:&nbsp;14.5/90
*Top Turret:&nbsp;open
|}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|3}}
{{reflist|2}}


== External links ==
== Other Images ==
{{Commonscat|Heuschrecke}}
* [http://members.fortunecity.com/panzer4/Panzer4/EnglishVersion/4-Conversions/Data/Heuschrecke10.htm Data Comparison between the two types of tanks developed]
* [http://www.williammaloney.com/Aviation/AberdeenUSArmyOrdinanceMuseum/GermanTanks/Heuschrecke/index.htm Photos]
* [http://www.williammaloney.com/Aviation/AberdeenUSArmyOrdinanceMuseum/GermanTanks/Heuschrecke/index.htm Photos]
* [http://the.shadock.club.fr/aberdeen/imagepages/image11.html Photo 2] and [http://gregpanzerblitz.com/Gallery1/Aberdeen_Proving_Grounds/Picture_551 3]
* [http://the.shadock.club.fr/aberdeen/imagepages/image11.html Photo 2] and [http://gregpanzerblitz.com/Gallery1/Aberdeen_Proving_Grounds/Picture_551 3]
* [http://svsm.org/gallery/grasshoper Many Photos] and [http://svsm.org/gallery/grasshoper?page=2 Page 2]
* [http://svsm.org/gallery/grasshoper Many Photos] and [http://svsm.org/gallery/grasshoper?page=2 Page 2]

{{Commonscat|Heuschrecke}}


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{{WWIIGermanAFVs}}



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Waffenträger and Heuschrecke redirect here because the names Waffenträger and Heuschrecke are the informal name to describe the Heuschrecke 10.
Heuschrecke 10
File:Waffentrager.jpg
A Heuschrecke 10 in winter camouflage on display.
TypePrototype self-propelled howitzer[1][1][2]
Place of originNazi Germany Nazi Germany
Specifications
Mass23000 kilograms - 50706.3 lb
Height3.00 meters - 9.84 ft (3.00 m)
Crew5 men (commander, 3 gunners and driver)
ArmorListed below
Main
armament
105 millimeter leFH 18/1 L/28
EngineMaybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / Template:Auto hp
Suspensionleaf spring
Operational
range
On a road : 300 kilometers - 186.4 m
Maximum speed 45 kilometers per hour - 27.96 mph (45.00 km/h)

The Heuschrecke 10 (German: Grasshopper 10) was a self-propelled gun and Waffenträger (German: Weapon carrier) prototype development by Krupp-Gruson, which lasted from 1943 to 1944.[2][3] Only 3 prototypes were produced in 1942-1943 by Krupp, and these were indicated as Heuschrecke 10.[4] The manufacturers were based in Magdeburg. The Heuschrecke 10 initially made use of a shortened Panzerkampfwagen IV chassis, but was later switched to the Geschützwagen IV chassis developed for the Hummel.[5] The Heuschrecke featured a removable turret that could be deployed as a pillbox or towed behind the vehicle as an artillery piece. Production of the Heuschrecke was to start in February 1945, but the model never entered production.[3] The official designation of the tank was the 10.5 cm leFH18/1 L/28 auf Waffenträger GW IVb. It was being developed to be used as a new Self-propelled artillery weapon.

Development

Design

File:Heuschrecke 10 turret half-off.jpg
The Heuschrecke 10's turret half removed

Although the howitzer could be fired from the chassis, the vehicle was designed to carry the artillery piece to a firing emplacement and then remove it before firing.[1] The turretless vehicle could be used as an ammunition carrier or recovery vehicle.[4] Design started in 1942 when Krupp-Gruson began designing a new type of self-propelled artillery.[3]

Armament and propulsion

File:Heuschrecke 10 rear view.jpg
The Heuschrecke 10's rear side view

The prototype turret was armed with the 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 (light field howitzer). The production models had the 105 mm LeFH 43 L/28, which was planned to be used. The original prototype engine that was to be used was the 12-cylinder Maybach HL90, but for the production models the 12-cylinder Maybach HL100 was chosen.[3][4][5]

Developmental history

The Heuschrecke 10 was constructed to provide greater mobility to the 105 mm field howitzer.[4] The turret was removable and could be used in concrete fortifications or from the ground. The lifting gantry, or crane, for the removal of the turret was located on the chassis. The vehicle was to be a replacement for the Wespe starting from May of 1944. In 1943, Krupp produced 3 prototypes(Serial Numbers 582501 - 582503)[3] that were designated as either the Heuschrecke 10 or the Heuschrecke IVb.

Competition

File:Alkett and Rhinemetall-Borsig's Heuschrecke 10.jpg
Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig's Heuschrecke 10

The Heuschrecke 10 that was designed by Krupp was similar in design to a vehicle built by Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig, the 10.5 centimeter leFH 18/40/2 auf Geschützwagen III/IV, which was ready in March 1944. The Alkett/Rhinemetall-Borsig version was to be built by Deutsche Eisenwerke.[4] The competing Rhinemetall-Borsig model had overall performance slightly better than that of Krupps' vehicle. It was decided, however, to utilise an alternate chassis on the Rhinemetall-Borsig model, the Panzerkampfwagen IV, or Panzer IV. Production was to start in October of 1944. In December 1944, it was decided to instead produce the vehicle on the Geschutzwagen IV chassis. Production was then to start in February 1945, but none were produced.[3][2]

Comparison of Specifications

Specifications - Comparison between Krupp-Gruson's and Rheinmetall-Borsig[3]
Specifications Krupp-Gruson Rheinmetall-Borsig
Weight 23000 kilograms 25000 kilograms
Crew 5 men 5 men
Engine Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / Template:Auto hp Maybach HL 90 / 12-cylinder / Template:Auto hp
Speed 45 kilometers per hour 45 kilometers per hour
Range Road: 300kilometers Road:v300kilometers
Length 6.00 meters 6.80 meters
Width 3.00 meters 3.00 meters
Height 3.00 meters 2.90 meters
Armament 105 millimeterm leFH 18/1 L/28 105 millimeter leFH 18/40/2 L/28
Ammunition 105 millimeter - 60 rounds 105 millimeter - 80 rounds
Armor (millimeter/angle) Front Superstructure: 30/20
  • Front Hull: 30/20
  • Front Turret: 30/30
  • Gun Mantlet: 30/round
  • Side Superstructure: 16/0
  • Side Hull: 16/0
  • Side Turret: 16/20
  • Rear Superstructure: 16/20
  • Rear Hull: 16/20
  • Rear Turret: 16/25
  • Top Superstructure: 10/90
  • Top/Bottom Hull: 10/90
  • Top Turret: Open
 Front Superstructure: 30/20
  • Front Hull: 20/20
  • Front Turret: 10/25
  • Gun Shield: 10/0
  • Side Superstructure: 10/0
  • Side Hull: 20/0
  • Side Turret: 10/25
  • Rear Superstructure: 10/10
  • Rear Hull: 20/10
  • Rear Turret: 10/12
  • Top Superstructure: 10/90
  • Top/Bottom Hull: 10/90
  • Top Turret: Open

Sd.Kfz.165/1

Krupp, in late September of 1939, first designed the "first real self-propelled artillery piece." In the beginning of January, after a series of tests, it were accepted by the army. Krupp-Gruson, in 1941, was based in Magdeburg, where it built prototype vehicles armed with 105 mm leFH 18/1 L/28 (light field howitzer) gun based on modified Panzerkampfwagen IV's chassis (Sd.Kfz.161).[3] The prototypes where then fitted with a much smaller 6-cylinder Maybach HL66P engine. The engine had power capacity of Template:Auto horsepower. Only 10 prototypes were completed by Krupp-Gruson from August to December of 1942, although 200 were ordered from Krupp.[3]

Specifications

Sd.Kfz.165/1 Specifications
Specifications Sd.Kfz.165/1
Weight 18000 kilograms
Crew 4 men
Engine Maybach HL 66 / 6-cylinder / Template:Auto hp
Speed 35 kilometers per hour
Range Road: 240 kilometers / Cross-Country: 130 kilometers
Capacity 410 liters
Length 5.90 meters
Width 2.87 meters
Height 2.25 meters
Armament 105 millimeter leFH 18/1 L/28
Ammunition 105 millimeter - 60 rounds
Armor (millimeter/angle) Front Superstructure: 30/10
  • Front Hull: 30/12
  • Front Turret: 20/20
  • Gun Mantlet: 20/0-70
  • Side Superstructure: 14.5/0
  • Side Hull: 14.5/0
  • Side Turret: 14.5/15
  • Rear Superstructure: 14.5/20
  • Rear Hull: 14.5/10
  • Rear Turret: 14.5/10
  • Top Superstructure: 10/90
  • Top/Bottom Hull: 14.5/90
  • Top Turret: open

References

  1. ^ a b c "Heuschrecke 10 (EoWoWWII)". The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II. Vol. 1. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 540. ISBN 1586637622. {{cite encyclopedia}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); line feed character in |publisher= at position 20 (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Panzerlexikon: Deutsche Prototypen".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Achtung Panzer! Heuschrecke 10". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c d e "Fortune City Heuschrecke 10". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b "Selbstfahrlafette "Heuschrecke"" (in German). {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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