StuG IV Ausf. G

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General Information
 * Nation:     Germany
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Medium Tank
 * Role:       Anti-tank
 * Primary Armament: 75mm PaK 40
 * Secondary Armament: 1 x 7.92mm MG-34 Machine gun Hull
 * Armor:     80-22mm
 * Crew:       4


 * MP price:   32
 * Speed:      28
 * Fuel:       ?

History
The Sturmgeschütz IV (StuG IV) assault gun, mounted on the Pz.Kpfw. IV chassis, entered production in December 1943 and was mainly used as a means of defence from enemy counter-attacks. Its low profile and sturdy, sloping frontal armor helped increase the overall resilience, wich combined with the turret-mounted 75mm gun, allowed the tank to accomplish combat objectives with maximum efficiency. Anti-HEAT armor plates were frequently mounted on the sides to further improve its defensive capabilities.

In Game
This tank eating 32 points is not overall worth its value. For 7 points more (compared to the Hetzer) you get only 20 more armor at the front with the same gun penetration as the Hetzer at 130-70 meters. Also the machine gunner can get shot at its flank. Money wise it is better spend to the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H that posses a rotatable turret. This tank however can be used in hilly terrain and give its low profile a high advantage.

Weak Points

 * Its motor is very weak
 * The gunner can be shot very easy