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Sturer Emil
Photo: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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SturerEmil

Self-Propelled Artillery · Germany · 1942
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SturerEmil

Sturer Emil
Sturer Emil Photo: Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
85
Rate of Fire
40
Mobility
55
Accuracy
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
30
Protection
65
Automation
10
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategorySelf-Propelled Artillery
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1942
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Self-Propelled Artillery MASS Rating
7/71
World War II
66/188
All-Time
Self-Propelled Artillery · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
85
Rate of Fire
40
Mobility
55
Accuracy
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
30
Protection
65
Automation
10
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the self-propelled artillery category.
01 / Overview
Sturer Emil
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1942
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY · WORLD WAR II
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
self-propelled artillery category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the self-propelled artillery category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • Combat Weight35,000 kg
  • Crew5
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
  • Calibre128 mm
  • Barrel Length (calibres)61
  • Ordnance Type12.8 cm Kanone 40 L/61
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Elevation10° to -15°
  • Traverse7° to each side
◇Mobility2MOD.2
◆Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Ready Rounds15
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9.7 m
  • Width3.16 m
  • Height2.7 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production2
  • Production Start1,942 year
▲Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
  • Engine Power300 hp
  • SuspensionSchachtellaufwerk
  • Hull Armour15-50 mm
  • Secondary ArmamentMG 34
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
84
years in service
0
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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