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The Hummel (literally German for Bumblebee) was a SPG developed for the Wehrmacht in light of problems encountered in Operation Barbarossa. It is similar in design to the Sd.Kfz 135, but should not be confused, as the two are entirely | [[File:Hummel.png|thumb|"Vloat like a ''Schmetterling'' Hans, sting vlike, well you know..."]] | ||
The '''Hummel''' (literally German for Bumblebee) was a SPG developed for the Wehrmacht in light of problems encountered in Operation Barbarossa. It is similar in design to the Sd.Kfz 135, but should not be confused, as the two are entirely separate vehicles. | |||
==Mid War== | |||
[[File:Hummel Statcard.jpg|thumb|left|Die Stats.]] | |||
==Late War== | |||
==IRL== | ==IRL== | ||
The Hummel was developed as a solution to inadequate performance of existing Self propelled guns on the Eastern Front. Ideas to mount a Howitzer to a Panzer III or Panzer IV chassis with a 105 mm Howitzer were rejected in favor of a new design, which would mount a 149 mm Howitzer. | The Hummel was developed as a solution to inadequate performance of existing Self propelled guns on the Eastern Front. Ideas to mount a Howitzer to a Panzer III or Panzer IV chassis with a 105 mm Howitzer were rejected in favor of a new design, which would mount a 149 mm Howitzer. | ||
Enter the Hummel, which entered the war under the technical designation Sd.Kfz 165. They were first deployed alongside their smaller Wespe cousins during the | Enter the Hummel, which entered the war under the technical designation Sd.Kfz 165. They were first deployed alongside their smaller Wespe cousins during the decisive Battle of Kursk. It was found that the Hummel did not carry enough ammo inside it, and dedicated ammo carrier Hummels were developed with no other mission besides lugging ammo. | ||
In an absolute moment of utter hilarity, Hitler ordered that "Hummel" be dropped from the official technical designation of the vehicle because [ | In an absolute moment of utter hilarity, Hitler ordered that "Hummel" be dropped from the official technical designation of the vehicle because [[Derp|he thought it sounded dumb.]] As if King Tiger was any cooler when the things could barely do more than [[Fail|act as stationary turrets]]. The lesson: names are cool when you make them cool. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:24, 21 June 2023
The Hummel (literally German for Bumblebee) was a SPG developed for the Wehrmacht in light of problems encountered in Operation Barbarossa. It is similar in design to the Sd.Kfz 135, but should not be confused, as the two are entirely separate vehicles.
Mid War[edit]
Late War[edit]
IRL[edit]
The Hummel was developed as a solution to inadequate performance of existing Self propelled guns on the Eastern Front. Ideas to mount a Howitzer to a Panzer III or Panzer IV chassis with a 105 mm Howitzer were rejected in favor of a new design, which would mount a 149 mm Howitzer.
Enter the Hummel, which entered the war under the technical designation Sd.Kfz 165. They were first deployed alongside their smaller Wespe cousins during the decisive Battle of Kursk. It was found that the Hummel did not carry enough ammo inside it, and dedicated ammo carrier Hummels were developed with no other mission besides lugging ammo.
In an absolute moment of utter hilarity, Hitler ordered that "Hummel" be dropped from the official technical designation of the vehicle because he thought it sounded dumb. As if King Tiger was any cooler when the things could barely do more than act as stationary turrets. The lesson: names are cool when you make them cool.
| German Forces in Flames of War | |
|---|---|
| Tanks: | Panzer II - Panzer III - Panzer IV - Panther - Tiger - Tiger II - Panzer 38(t) - Captured Tank Platoon (Germany) |
| Transports: | SdKfz 250 - SdKfz 251 - Opel Blitzwagen |
| Infantry: | MG34 Platoon - AT-Rifle Team - Assault Pioneer Platoon - Grenadier Company - Fallshirmjager Company |
| Artillery: | PaK-40 Anti-Tank Gun - Hummel - Panzerwerfer 42 - Wespe - Grille - PaK-43 - 12cm Mortar - 8cm Mortar - 21cm Nebelwerfer 42 - 30cm Nebelwerfer 42 |
| Tank Destroyers and Assault guns: | Marder - StuG III - Jagdpanzer IV - Nashorn - Elefant - Jagdtiger - Brummbar - Hetzer - Sturmpanzer II Bison |
| Armored Cars: | SdKfz. 234/2 'Puma' - Sd.Kfz 222/223 - SdKfz. 231 |
| Aircraft: | JU-87 Stuka - HS-129 - ME-262 Sturmvogel |
| Anti-Aircraft: | Flak 88mm - Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind & Ostwind |