Soviet Assault Gun SU-100

Soviet medium self-propelled gun SU-100, Kubinka tank museum

The Soviet medium self-propelled gun SU-100, the tank museum in Kubinka, photo 2006.

It was developed in 1943. It was produced serially from 1944 to 1945. Was in service with the Red (Soviet) Army. Used in the battles of the Great Patriotic War.
SU-100 Assault Gun Tactical and technical characteristics:

Weight – 31.6 tons
Number of crew – 4 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 9450 x 3000 x 2245 mm.
Armament: gun – 1 piece, caliber – 100 mm., Ammunition 33 shots
Armored protection, mm: forehead and hull. 45
Engine power – 500 hp
The maximum speed is 55 km / h
The power reserve along the highway is 310 km.
Depth of water barriers to be surfaced, m 1,3

Design Features

Base – tank T-34-85.
The general layout is closed; The control room is located in the front of the hull. Armament – there is a 100-millimeter naval cannon; a panorama for shooting from the closed firing positions is established.
Protection – the hull and battle felling are welded, from rolled parts installed with large angles of inclination.
Chassis – engine 12-cylinder, V-shaped, four-stroke, diesel water cooling; transmission mechanical; main friction multi-disk dry; gearbox five speed; airborne friction clutches; suspension individual, spring (springs are placed in special mines); double roller rollers are cut; The caterpillar belt consists of ridges and smooth tracks.