Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär (SdKfz 166, Sturmgeschütz IV für 15cm StuH 43)
was a German self-propelled assault gun. Work on the design began in
1942 with a goal of creating a vehicle well suited for the demands of
urban warfare. The gun was based on the PzKpfw IV Ausf. E and F and,
later, Ausf. G. Initially, the vehicle carried 15 cm StuH 43 howitzer,
which was later replaced by a bespoke 15 cm StuH 23/1 L/12 weapon.
Brummbär went into production in 1943.