It was developed in 1942. It was produced serially since 1942. It was in service with the Soviet Army. Used in the battles of the Great Patriotic War.
Self-propelled gun SU-122 in the tank museum, photo 2006, archive
Soviet Assault Gun SU-122, view from the other side, photo 2006
Tactical and technical characteristics
Weight – 30.9 tons
Number of crew – 5 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height), mm. 6950x3000x2235
Armament: howitzer – 1 piece, caliber – 122 mm, ammunition, – 40 shots
Armor protection, mm: forehead and hull. 45, Engine power – 500 hp
The maximum speed is 55 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 600 km.
The depth of the water barriers to be surfaced is 1.3 meters
Design Features
Base – tank T-34.
The general layout is closed; The control room is located in the front of the hull. Armament – separate charging.
Protection – hull and battle felling welded, from rolled armored parts.
Chassis – engine 12-cylinder, V-shaped, four-stroke, water-cooled diesel engine with air-heater heated; transmission mechanical, main friction multi-disk dry; gearbox five-speed; airborne friction clutches; belt brakes; suspension individual, spring (springs are placed in special mines); reinforced front suspension components; double roller rollers are cut; track tape made from comb and smooth tracks.
Location of exhibit.
In the fall of 2017 is located in Hall N10 of the Patriot Park Museum Complex