Airborne self-propelled gun ASU-57

virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka.

Section “Airborne Forces USSR / Russia”

Soviet Light airborne self-propelled gun ASU-57 “Object 572”, Soviet Airborne Forces, serial

Developed in 1951. It was mass-produced since 1951. It was in service with the Soviet Army. Not used in battles.

Kubinka museum Light airborne self-propelled gun ASU-57 "Object 572"

Light airborne self-propelled gun ASU-57 “Object 572”, Soviet Airborne Forces. Archival photos for 2007.

Kubinka museum Airborne assault gun ASU-57P "Object 572"

Light airborne self-propelled gun ASU-57 “Object 572”, Soviet paratrooper forces. Archival photos for 2006.

Tactical and technical characteristics of ASU-57

Weight – 3.3 tons
Crew – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 5750 x 2086 x 1460 mm.
Armament: cannon – 1, caliber – 57mm, ammunition – 30 shots
Armor protection – 6 mm.
Engine power – 50 horsepower
Maximum speed – 45 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 250 km.
The depth of the water obstacles surmounted ford – 0.7 meters

Design features

The base is special.

General layout – refers to the type of semi-open self-propelled units; In front of the hull placed the power plant and transmission.

Armament – the gun on a special support is attached to the front plate and the bottom of the car.

Protection – the hull is welded and partially riveted from steel and aluminum sheets.

Chassis – carburetor engine, gearbox and side friction with belt brakes form a single unit; suspension torsion, individual; the assault gun is descenting by parachute and glider; There is a device that blocks the extreme nodes of the suspensions on the case.