Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it became more of a defensive one. It evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer in one. Its main role was to providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. Ausf A was followed by improved Ausf B, C, D and E, all armed with short 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun. All versions featured number of modifications specific to vehicles that followed them in production. Last Ausf E was produced in March of 1942. Total of 822 Ausf A, B, C, D and Es was produced by Alkett and their official designation was Gepanzerter Selbstfahrlafette fur Sturmgeschutz 7.5cm Kanone Ausf A-E / Sd.Kfz.142. Early Stugs remained in active service until mid 1943. Item No 07258 Item Name German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. E Bar Code 9580208072586 Scale 1:72 Item Type Static Armor Model Brief Length:75.7 mm Width:41.1 mm Height:27.6 mm Total Parts 82pcs Metal Parts n/a Photo Etched Parts n/a Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 4 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks Paint Schemes German army in RLM 02 Gray monocolor camfoulage Released Date 2008-07 More Features " Summary The kit consists of 80 parts in light grey plastic ,2 of full length vinyl tracks Chassis -2-directional slide-moulded lower hull with"