The next variant of the Marder III fielded the standard 75 mm PaK 40 German anti-tank gun on the Panzer 38(t) Ausf. H. This had the engine in the rear of the vehicle (Ausf. H standing for Heckmotor (rear engine)), with the gun in a fighting compartment in the centre of it. Thirty-eight rounds of ammunition for the gun were carried. As with the Sd.Kfz.139, this also carried a 7.92 mm machine gun in the hull, of Czech manufacture.
The full name of this variant was the Sd.Kfz.138, 7.5cm PaK40/3 auf PzKpfw 38(t) Ausf. H. Some 418 Ausf. H Marder IIIs were new built or converted from Panzer 38(t)s in 1942 and 1943.
Specifications
Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder III Ausf. H
Ammo 75mm 38 rounds
7.92mm 1200 rounds
Armament 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG37t
Armor 10mm to 50mm
Crew 4 men
Engine Praga EPA/2/6 cylinder/140hp
Fuel Capacity 218 litres
Height 2.51m
Lenght 5.77m
Range Road 240km
Speed Road 35km/h
Weight 10800kg
Width 2.16m