Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-37 (USSR)

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

Self-propelled anti-aircraft mount ZSU-37 (USSR), serial.

It was developed in 1943. It was produced serially from 1944. It was in service with the Red Army. Used in the battles of the Great Patriotic War.

For 2016 ZSU-37 in the pavilion is absent

Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-37 (USSR)

Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-37 (USSR). Archive photo for 2006.

ZSU-37 tactical and technical characteristics

Weight – 12.2 tons
Number of crew – 6 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 5250 x 2745 x 2180 mm.
Armament: anti-aircraft automatic gun – 1 piece, caliber – 37 mm., Ammunition – 320 shots
Armored protection: the forehead of the body is 35 mm, the turret is 15 mm.
Engine power – 140 (2 x 70) horsepower
The maximum speed is 42 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 328 km.
The depth of water barriers to be surfaced is 0.8 meters

Design Features

Base – self-propelled installation SU-76, used elements of the tank T-70.

General layout – the power plant is located in the middle of the hull near starboard.

Armament – automatic cannon, sight with a rangefinder; a large ammunition and free volumes of the combat compartment provide high maneuverability and a good pace of fire.

Protection – the body of the machine from armor plates with a thickness of 10, 15 and 35 mm, welded.

Chassis – power plant includes two carbureted six-cylinder car engines with a capacity of 70 hp; both engines are connected in series; The transmission consists of a double-disk main clutch of dry friction, a four-speed gearbox, a final drive, two multi-plate dry friction side friction clutches and two single-row side gears; control drives are mechanical.