Sd.Kfz. 142/2

Self-propelled howitzer. A true assault gun mounted with a 10.5 cm howitzer for extremely powerful infantry support.

Overview
A variant of the venerable StuG III Ausf. G, the Sd.Kfz. 142/2 was nicknamed after its devastating 10.5 cm Sturmhaubitze howitzer. Designed as a close-range fire support for infantry, its high-explosive shells punished soft targets.

Armaments: 10.5 cm leFH 18, *Pintle MG 42, Armour: 80 mm, Role: Infantry support, Speed: 40 km/h.

Gameplay
(+ Accurate, + Cheaper, + High Durability, +/- Turretless)

Abilities
Focused Sight (Toggle) 10.5 cm High-explosive Barrage Granate Hohl-Ladung Nahverteidigungswaffe Blitzkrieg Tactics
 * Requirement: Veterancy 2
 * Increases the tank's line-of-sight in a frontal cone, but decreases peripheral vision and movement.
 * Cost: 35 Munitions
 * The tank fires its gun in an artillery role, delivering a quick barrage of HE shells. Fires three (3) rounds.
 * Cost: 30 Munitions
 * High-explosive anti-tank round. Significantly increased penetration and moderate blast radius, but slightly reduced range.
 * Cost: 30 Munitions
 * Close-range anti-personnel grenade launcher. Fires four (4) rounds.
 * Cost: 10 Fuel
 * Increases movement and acceleration, and reduces chance to be hit. Timed ability.

Upgrades
Panzer Offizier Schweres Maschinengewehr 42 Schnellnebelkerzen 39
 * Requirement: Veterancy 2
 * Cost: 30 Munitions
 * Warning: Upgrading Panzer Offizier locks out Schweres Maschinengewehr 42.
 * Improves accuracy and increases line-of-sight and detection radius.
 * Cost: 50 Munitions
 * Warning: Upgrading Schweres Maschinengewehr 42 locks out Panzer Offizier.
 * Tank is issued a pintle-mounted MG 42 for additional defence against infantry and aircraft.
 * Cost: 30 Munitions
 * Replaces Nahverteidigungswaffe. Tank is issued smoke dischargers, capable of releasing a smoke screen obscuring line-of-sight.