Soviet heavy assault gun SU-100u

Tank Museum in Kubinka, pavilion N1 (Soviet heavy tanks and self-propelled units – USSR vehicles and equipment)

Soviet heavy self-propelled gun SU-100U, 1939, the only sample (official catalog)

Soviet heavy assault gun SU-100u

Soviet heavy assault gun SU-100u

It was developed in 1939 to storm the reinforcement of the Mannerheim Line. Released in a single copy. I was not in service with me. Used in the battles of the Soviet-Finnish war

Assault Gun SU-100U tactical and technical characteristics

The weight of SU-100U is 64 tons. Crew – 6 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height), mm. – 10900 x 3400 x 3290
Weaponse:
gun – 1 pc. , Caliber – 130 mm., Ammunition – 30 rds.
machine gun – 3 pieces, caliber – 7.62 mm., ammunition – 1800 rifles.
Armor protection SU-100U: forehead and hull – 60 mm.
Engine power – 890 horsepower.
The maximum speed is 32 km / h. Cruising range on the highway – 200 km.
The depth of the water barriers to be surfaced is 1 meter
Features of the design of SU-100U

Base – the original, on the chassis of an experienced heavy tank T-100.

General layout – the combat compartment is located in the middle of the car body, the engine-transmission – in the rear and the control compartment – in the front.

Armament SU-100U – the gun is installed on trunnions and embrasure of the frontal sheet of the felling, covered with mobile armor; machine guns are placed along the sides and in the stern of the felling. Protection – the body is welded and riveted from rolled parts.

Chassis – engine 10-cylinder, V-shaped, four-stroke, liquid cooling; transmission mechanical; suspension – individual, leaf springs without shock absorbers.