Aberdeen US Army Ordinance Museum - German Tanks - Heuschrecke 10 10.5cm Weapon Carrier
Bill Maloney
7/12/2007

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05 Heuschrecke 10.5cm Weapon Carrier

Heuschrecke Heuschrecke 10 10.5cm Weapon Carrier Specifications:

Length: 19 feet, 7 inches
Width:
8 feet, 7 inches
Height:
8 feet, 6 inches
Crew:
5
Weight:
25.3 Tons
Max Speed: 28 mph
Range: 186 miles
Armor: 1.2 Frontal
Powerplant: Maybach HL 90 Water Cooled V12 Gas Engine 360hp
Fuel Capacity: 122 gallons
Armament:
  10.5 cm leFH 18/1 L/28
Entered Service: 1944 - 3 Prototypes Built
Unit Cost: $

The crane on the back of the vehicle allowed the turret to be lifted off and placed in a static concrete pillbox mount. The vehicle could then be used as an ammo carrier or head back to be fitted with another turret.

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