Self-propelled Gun SU-152p

Self-propelled Gun SU-152p

Self-propelled Gun SU-152p

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Soviet heavy experimental self-propelled gun SU-152P (“object 116”)

SU-152P was developed in 1948 by the Uralmashzavod design bureau under the leadership of L.I. Gorlitsky on the basis of the SAU SU-100P. In 1949 a prototype was released. The ballistics of the gun had no analogues, the initial velocity of the projectile was 760 m / s. The tests showed insufficient stability during the shooting. Was not at the service, in battles was not used.
Performance characteristics of SU-152P

Weight – 28.7 tons
Crew – 5 people
Overall dimensions (length x width x height) – 7340 x 3120 x 2570 mm.
Armament of the SU-152P:
gun – 1 piece, caliber – 152 mm., ammunition – 30 shots, rate of fire 4-5 rounds per minute
Armored protection: shells – 25 mm., Shields – 15 mm.
Engine power – 400 horsepower
The maximum speed is 55 -65 km / h. Cruising range on the highway – 300 km.
The depth of the water barriers to be surfaced is 1 meter
Features of the design of SU-152P

The base is special with the use of SU-100P nodes.

The overall layout – the engine-transmission and control compartment are located in the front of the machine, the combat compartment at the rear of the hull.

Armament – the M-53 cannon of separate loading is installed on a pedestal, the horizontal and vertical guidance mechanisms are sectoral; telescopic and panoramic sights are installed.

Protection – the body of welded, from rolled armored plates, the fighting compartment (open from the sides) is protected by armored shields.

Chassis – engine V-54-105 12-cylinder, V-shaped, four-stroke diesel, cooling system with an isolated air path, ejection; transmission mechanical double-stream, individual suspension, torsion bar with hydraulic shock absorbers of telescopic type; tracks with rubber-metal hinges

Chasis of Assault Gun SU-152p

Means of communication
– 10RT-26 radio station
– The TPU-47 tank intercom