Russian Tank Destroyer Su-122
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Description
Built on the basic structure of a T34 chassis, this self propelled gun communicates the strength
and tenacity of the Red Army as it fought to defend its homeland and defeat the invaders.
The Soviet Unions first assault gun to be produced was a machine armed with a 122 mm
howitzer called the SU-122. It was designed by engineer E.W. Wilniszczikov with the assistance
of F.F. Pietrov, the king of Russian gun designers, who had designed the 122 mm gun.
This was an excellent howitzer with a range of 11,800 m, muzzle velocity of 515 m/sec and
rate of fire of 5 or 6 rounds/min. The SU-122 self propelled gun was similar in shape to the
German StuG III armed with the short barreled 75 mm gun. With its bulky recoil mechanism
and mantlet, the first production SU-122 was quite unsightly. The final production model, however,
featured refined semi spherical recoil mechanism and gun shield. The SU-122 assault
gun first saw action in the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943. SU-122s took part in the
recapture of Orel to the north of Kursk and in the subsequent pursuit.
- Compact and detailed 1/48 assembly kit of the Russian SU-122 Assault Gun
- Realistic detailing of 1943 production model includes weld marks on hull and impressive texturing of gun base
- Distinctively shaped 122mm gun moves up, down, left and right after assembly
- Build with or without rear-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks
- Diecast chassis for added weight and realism
- Tank treads are assembly type, with straight upper and lower treads made of single piece for easy assembly
- Includes decals to reproduce unit numbers and red star markings
- Compact and detailed 1/48 assembly kit of the Russian SU-122 Assault Gun
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Specifications
- Discontinued True