Sturmtiger ... Sturmtiger (German for 'Assault Tiger') was a World War II German assault gun built on the Tiger I chassis and armed with a 380mm rocket-propelled mortar.

Aug 29, 2019 · The origins of the Sturmtiger, or, more correctly, the ‘38cm RW61 auf Sturmmörser Tiger’, started with a call from the German Army (Heer) for a heavy howitzer …

The Sturmtiger German heavy assault gun was built by Alkett on the Tiger chassis, with a mighty 38 cm gun. Only 19 were built.

Apr 5, 2025 · The Sturmtiger was primarily developed to destroy heavily fortified enemy positions, such as bunkers or occupied buildings. Its first battle was during the Warsaw Uprising in …

The primary armament of the Sturmtiger was a short-barrelled 38cm Raketenwerfer RW61 L/5.4 and a MG34 in the front plate. This weapon had been originally designed for the German Navy …

Mar 17, 2025 · The Sturmtiger (‘Assault Tiger’) was an assault gun used by the Germans during World War II. It was built to support troops fighting in towns and cities. They were effective in …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Sturmtiger was intended to serve as a heavy infantry support vehicle, rendering assistance with attacks on heavily fortified or built-up areas. By the time the first …

Jan 18, 2017 · The Sturmtiger is represented in the WW2: War Stories exhibition by its massive 380mm gun. The Sturmtiger, also known as Stummörserwagen 606/4 mit 38 cm RW 61, was …

STILL HERE STORIES presents: A brutal legend from WWII — the Sturmtiger, a machine built not to chase tanks, but to demolish cities.

Dec 13, 2024 · Hitler had laid great importance on the special employment of the Sturmtiger and believed it would be necessary to produce at least 300 rounds of ammunition per month. …