This self propelled anti-tank ended up being built by the Germans in 1942 to face the dangerous, groundbreaking Russian tanks and to equip their anti-tank devices with a mobile automobile. Identical human anatomy after the German Pz 38 (t). The turret was at reality replacement by a collection superstructure including a 75mm Pak 40 gun. Motor and inside gear remained unchanged after which the automobile was in fact quite high, as the gunners ended up being certainly in a rather uncovered spot. From 1943 to 1944 have been a complete of 975 units built. Trusted in Tunisia, Russia and Italy. Remained operating with Panzerjaegerabt, in regards to the infantry, Panzergrenadier and armoured divisions prior to the end of 1944.