virtual excursion to Pavilion N3 (light Soviet tanks, SU, BMD and BTR-D), tank museum in Kubinka
Airborne self-propelled gun ASU-76 “Object 570” (USSR), the only sample
Developed in 1949. Issued in one copy. Not armed. In the battles did not participate.
Airborne self-propelled gun ASU-76 “Object 570”. Military equipment of USSR. Archival photo 2007
Tactical and technical characteristics of the ACS-76 assault gun
Weight – 5.8 tons
Crew – 3 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 4670 x 2340 x 1575 mm.
Armament: cannon – 1 piece, caliber – 76mm., Ammunition – 30 shots
machine gun – 1 piece, caliber – 7.62 mm.,
Armor protection: body front – 14 mm., Side – 6 mm.
Engine power – 78 horsepower
Maximum speed – 45 km / h
Cruising on the highway – 235 km.
The depth of the water obstacles surmounted ford – 0.65 meters
Design features
The base is special.
The overall layout – the top of the machine is open; there is a door in the rear wall of the left to access the loader’s seat; The engine compartment is located at the front of the vehicle.
Armament – there is a gun, adapted for firing direct fire and from closed positions, as well as a light machine gun.
Protection – hull of rolled armor plates, welded.
Chassis – special, engine GAZ-51E; mechanical transmission; crawler chassis; individual suspension, torsion bar.