Dragon 1/35 Sd.Kfz.166 Stu.Pz.IV 'Brummbar' Early Production # 6992

The Sd.Kfz.166 Sturmpanzer IV, commonly known as the "Brummbär," Early Production, was a formidable German armored self-propelled artillery vehicle used during World War II.

This heavy assault gun was built upon the reliable Panzer IV chassis and featured a distinctive, boxy superstructure housing a powerful 15 cm StuH 43 L/12 howitzer.

The Brummbär was specifically designed to provide close support to infantry units, particularly in urban combat and fortified positions.

Its main armament, the 15 cm howitzer, could deliver devastating high-explosive shells to destroy enemy strongholds and fortifications.

With its thick armor plating, it could withstand enemy fire, making it a formidable defensive weapon.

The Early Production variant of the Brummbär featured some design differences from later versions, such as a more angular superstructure and a different placement of vision ports.

Despite its limited mobility and relatively short operational range, the Brummbär was an effective assault gun, earning a reputation for its ability to deliver heavy firepower precisely where it was needed on the battlefield.

During World War II, the Brummbär saw action on the Eastern and Western Fronts, where it played a crucial role in supporting German infantry units in various combat scenarios.

Though relatively rare compared to other German armored vehicles, the Brummbär left a significant mark in armored warfare history as a specialized and potent assault gun.