Germany's 150 mm Penetration Data

Weapon Type of
Ammo
Weight
(lb)
Velocity°Thickness of armor penetrated (range meters)
100 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
150 mm siG33 L/113,
150 mm StuH43 L/123
Gr39 H1/A3 55.1 lb
25 kg3
919'/s
280 m/s3
303 16031603 1603 1603   
150 mm siG33/1 L/12           
150 mm sFH13 L/173 Gr39 H1/A3 55.1 lb
25 kg3
1,509'/s
460 m/s3
303 1603 1603 1603 1603 1603  
150 mm sFH18 L/29.63 Gr39 H1/A3 55.1 lb
25 kg3
1,525'/s
465 m/s3
303 1603 1603 1603 1603 1603  
150 mm Gr39 HL/A  30160160160160160160

 

Sources:

  1. Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1933-1942, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996
  2. Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1943-1945, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996
  3. Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two, Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle, 1999
  4. World War II Infantry Anti-Tank Tactics, Gordon L Rottman, 2005
  5. Panzers At War, Michael and Gladys Green, 2005
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