Hummel
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? | |Built on the [[Pz.Kpfw. III/IV]] chassis, the Hummel is a very well-rounded piece of artillery. The second gun can take down or seriously damage any heavy tank. This, combined with a good accuracy, makes it one of the best T6 SPGs. It can also be played in "tank destroyer mode" (direct fire) when needed. However, because of its height and low gun depression, going into a short range gunfight is not advisable, since you're likely to just overshoot anything in front of you. | + | |Built on the [[Pz.Kpfw. III/IV]] chassis, the Hummel is a very well-rounded piece of artillery. The second gun can take down or seriously damage any heavy tank. This, combined with a good accuracy, makes it one of the best T6 SPGs. It can also be played in "tank destroyer mode" (direct fire) when needed. However, because of its height and low gun depression, going into a short-range gunfight is not advisable, since you're likely to just overshoot anything in front of you. Interestingly, it was the first SPG to be introduced in the game, one of the first seven tanks created when it was still in Alpha testing. | |
|Gallery= | |Gallery= | |||
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* Impressive top gun range (1250 m) | * Impressive top gun range (1250 m) | |||
? | * Good alpha damage | + | * Good alpha damage | |
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* Decent gun traverse arc | * Decent gun traverse arc | |||
* Low dispersion while turning | * Low dispersion while turning | |||
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|InTheGame_cons= | |InTheGame_cons= | |||
* Large silhouette | * Large silhouette | |||
+ | * Mediocre, at best, accuracy | |||
* Not that good mobility | * Not that good mobility | |||
* Most expensive shells of all T6 SPGs | * Most expensive shells of all T6 SPGs | |||
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? | The Hummel starts off as a larger version of the Grille with the same gun. As soon as the upgraded gun is bought, however, everything changes. | + | The Hummel starts off as a larger version of the Grille with the same gun. As soon as the upgraded gun is bought, however, everything changes. The second gun has a slow aim speed compared with other guns, and this can be quite frustrating in the beginning. If time and patience are taken, however, this SPG will perform well. The gun does a nice amount of damage and penetration and can easily stay competitive in tier 8 games. It has a good traverse arc without having to turn the whole vehicle. | |
? | The 18 rounds carried won't run out as often as in the Grille due to the lower rate of fire. Fire discipline must be taken | + | The 18 rounds carried won't run out as often as they would in the Grille, due to the lower rate of fire. Fire discipline must be taken to be effective; make sure to let the aim circle shrink all the way without taking premature shots, as this is the only way to chance a hit. Otherwise, it'll be a waste of a shell. The 27 seconds of reload time is very long however; it may seem that you can fire, relocate, re-aim, and load for your next shot, but the long aim time will leave you with ripe targets you cannot accurately hit. | |
|InTheGame_research= | |InTheGame_research= | |||
* Unfortunately, only the radios carry over from the Grille. | * Unfortunately, only the radios carry over from the Grille. | |||
* Research and install the engines first, as they are cheap XP wise. | * Research and install the engines first, as they are cheap XP wise. | |||
? | * The upgraded suspension is necessary | + | * The upgraded suspension is necessary to mount the second gun. | |
? | * | + | * Next, research the 15 cm sFH 18 L/30. | |
* Go from there. | * Go from there. | |||
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|History= | |History= | |||
? | Based on the experiences gained in the early stages of fighting on the Eastern Front,in late 1941, plans were laid for the development of artillery support vehicles, including a howitzer carrier based on Panzerkampfwagen III’s chassis. Its main role was to provide other units with mobile artillery support on the battlefield. | + | Based on the experiences gained in the early stages of fighting on the Eastern Front, in late 1941, plans were laid for the development of artillery support vehicles, including a howitzer carrier based on the Panzerkampfwagen III’s chassis. Its main role was to provide other units with mobile artillery support on the battlefield. | |
? | In early 1942, one prototype based on the Panzerkampfwagen III’s chassis and armed with 105mm leFH17 howitzer (with muzzle brake) was constructed. Its design was rejected in favor of using the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. This design was accepted, and one prototype, based on the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis and armed with 105mm leFH17, was produced. | + | In early 1942, one prototype based on the Panzerkampfwagen III’s chassis and armed with a 105mm leFH17 howitzer (with muzzle brake) was constructed. Its design was rejected in favor of using the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. This design was accepted, and one prototype, based on the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis and armed with 105mm leFH17, was produced. | |
? | In late July of 1942, it was decided to replace the gun with the more powerful 150mm sFH 18 L/30 howitzer (without muzzle brake) based on the special chassis by Alkett/Rheinmetall-Borsig designated Geschutzwagen III/IV. It combined components of both the Pz.Kpfw. III (mainly Ausf J | + | In late July of 1942, it was decided to replace the gun with the more powerful 150mm sFH 18 L/30 howitzer (without muzzle brake) based on the special chassis by Alkett/Rheinmetall-Borsig designated Geschutzwagen III/IV. It combined components of both the Pz.Kpfw. III (mainly Ausf. J: driving and steering mechanism) and Pz.Kpfw. IV (mainly Ausf. F: suspension, engine, and cooling system). Originally, the Hummel (Bumblebee) was planned to be an "interim solution" until a specially designed gun platform / chassis was developed. | |
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+ | The 15 cm s.F.H. 13 L/17 was only mounted on Lorraine 37L tractors, designated 15 cm sFH13/1 (Sf) auf Geschuetzwagen Lorraine Schlepper (f); this SPG does not exist in World of Tanks. Its configuration on the Hummel is fake. | |||
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Revision as of 22:01, 20 May 2019
Hummel
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[Client Values; Actual values in
930,000 Cost |
33567 HP Hit Points |
22.15/2313.3/25 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Radio Operator
- Driver
- Gunner
- Loader
- Loader
250300 hp Engine Power |
42/10 km/h Speed Limit |
2426 deg/s Traverse |
11.2922.56 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
HE/HE/HEAT
HE/HE/HEAT Shells |
505/0/0
980/1170/1110 Shell Cost |
480/580/340600/730/400 HP Damage |
38/48/15439/49/188 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
2.27 r/m Standard Gun ▲
1.93 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun ▼
Standard Gun ▲
1089.6 Standard Gun
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Standard Gun ▼
Standard Gun ▲
1158 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun
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m ▲
0.7 m With 50% Crew: 0.867 m ▲
0.68 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.842 m |
s 4.9 s 6.2 Aim time |
1010 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
30° Gun Arc |
-3°/+42°-3°/+42° Elevation Arc |
2718 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 265 m 265 View Range |
m 310 m 710 Signal Range |
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930000
The Hummel is a German tier 6 self-propelled gun.
In the autumn of 1942 the Alkett company started the development of a new SPG with a 150-mm gun. To boost new vehicle production, it was planned to use the readily available components of Pz. III and Pz. IV vehicles. The SPG was made on the same chassis as the Nashorn heavy tank destroyer. A total of 714 vehicles and 150 ammunition carriers that used the same chassis were built.
Built on the Pz.Kpfw. III/IV chassis, the Hummel is a very well-rounded piece of artillery. The second gun can take down or seriously damage any heavy tank. This, combined with a good accuracy, makes it one of the best T6 SPGs. It can also be played in "tank destroyer mode" (direct fire) when needed. However, because of its height and low gun depression, going into a short-range gunfight is not advisable, since you're likely to just overshoot anything in front of you. Interestingly, it was the first SPG to be introduced in the game, one of the first seven tanks created when it was still in Alpha testing.
The Hummel leads to the G.W. Panther.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Maybach HL 108 TR R | 250 | 20 | 850 | 9250 | |
IV | Maybach HL 120 TRM 112 R | 272 | 20 | 920 | 9500 | |
V | Maybach HL 120 TRM R | 300 | 20 | 920 | 15000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V | Hummel | 23 | 24 | 0 | 10000 | 9000 | |
VI | Hummel verstärkteketten | 25 | 26 | 0 | 10000 | 13480 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
III | FuG 5 | 310 | 50 | 630 | |
VI | FuG 7 | 415 | 70 | 8160 | |
IX | FuG 12 | 710 | 150 | 43200 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Impressive top gun range (1250 m)
- Good alpha damage
- Decent gun traverse arc
- Low dispersion while turning
- Can be played as TD when needed
Cons:
- Large silhouette
- Mediocre, at best, accuracy
- Not that good mobility
- Most expensive shells of all T6 SPGs
- First gun has only 800m range and very slow shell travel speed
Performance
The Hummel starts off as a larger version of the Grille with the same gun. As soon as the upgraded gun is bought, however, everything changes. The second gun has a slow aim speed compared with other guns, and this can be quite frustrating in the beginning. If time and patience are taken, however, this SPG will perform well. The gun does a nice amount of damage and penetration and can easily stay competitive in tier 8 games. It has a good traverse arc without having to turn the whole vehicle.
The 18 rounds carried won't run out as often as they would in the Grille, due to the lower rate of fire. Fire discipline must be taken to be effective; make sure to let the aim circle shrink all the way without taking premature shots, as this is the only way to chance a hit. Otherwise, it'll be a waste of a shell. The 27 seconds of reload time is very long however; it may seem that you can fire, relocate, re-aim, and load for your next shot, but the long aim time will leave you with ripe targets you cannot accurately hit.
Early Research
- Unfortunately, only the radios carry over from the Grille.
- Research and install the engines first, as they are cheap XP wise.
- The upgraded suspension is necessary to mount the second gun.
- Next, research the 15 cm sFH 18 L/30.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
In early 1942, one prototype based on the Panzerkampfwagen III’s chassis and armed with a 105mm leFH17 howitzer (with muzzle brake) was constructed. Its design was rejected in favor of using the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis. This design was accepted, and one prototype, based on the Panzerkampfwagen IV’s chassis and armed with 105mm leFH17, was produced.
In late July of 1942, it was decided to replace the gun with the more powerful 150mm sFH 18 L/30 howitzer (without muzzle brake) based on the special chassis by Alkett/Rheinmetall-Borsig designated Geschutzwagen III/IV. It combined components of both the Pz.Kpfw. III (mainly Ausf. J: driving and steering mechanism) and Pz.Kpfw. IV (mainly Ausf. F: suspension, engine, and cooling system). Originally, the Hummel (Bumblebee) was planned to be an "interim solution" until a specially designed gun platform / chassis was developed.
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The 15 cm s.F.H. 13 L/17 was only mounted on Lorraine 37L tractors, designated 15 cm sFH13/1 (Sf) auf Geschuetzwagen Lorraine Schlepper (f); this SPG does not exist in World of Tanks. Its configuration on the Hummel is fake.
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