The development of a larger tank destroyer, Armed 152 mm gun ML-20, It was a direct response to the emergence of the Germans during the fighting in the besieged Leningrad in January 1943 , the "Tiger" tank. Throughout 1942 , the two teams of the Central Design Bureau of Constructors (CKB-2) under the direction of veteran Lt. Col. Kotin (he was responsible for the development of the KV) We are working on a new heavy tank, intended to replace aging HF-1.
SAU SU-152 “tutsan” – video
By the end 1943 year new car, developed by a team of Kotin, It was to become the basis for the KV-85 and IS series of heavy tanks, who had to fight until the end of the war. At the beginning 1943 year projects were still far from complete. With this state of affairs could not be tolerated any GKO, no command of the Red Army, who saw the urgent need for machines, able to deal with the "Tiger". Barely 25 days after receipt of the order to start work Kotin and L.Troyanov completed construction projects of two self-propelled guns – tank destroyers.
HF-12 was equipped with a 203mm howitzer sample B-4 1931 of the year. Due to the fact that the gun conceded defeat on distance 88 mm gun "Tiger", the project was rejected. in front of, design KV-14, created on the chassis HF-1 and equipped with long-range 152mm howitzer ML-20, 14 February 1943 It has been adopted for use under the name SU-152. The initial velocity of the projectile SU-152 was 655 m / sec, which allowed him to penetrate thick armor 110 mm at a distance 2000 m. The effectiveness of tools was low because of the need for a separate loading ammunition. This reduced rate of up to two rounds per minute. Like most Soviet tanks and self-propelled guns, actual ability to hit targets at a distance, specified in the TTX, limited because of the poor quality telescopic sights. However, it should be noted, what, as soon as the troops in new heavy tanks began to arrive, the main task of the SU-152 was to provide fire support to the infantry.
The first regiment, on arms which were SU-152, It was formed in May 1943 year and, like parts, equipped with the SU-76i, sent to the projection Kurskiy. Available only had 12 machines, but, as it announced later, they destroyed 12 "Tigers" and 7 "Elephant" (self-propelled assault gun, whose debut was also held during the Battle of Kursk). These statements can not be confirmed, because throughout the war tanks and artillery on both sides tended to in the defeat of any enemy tanks to report about it, as a powerful enemy in the arsenal. what is clear is, that SU-152 proved to be extremely effective, having received the nickname "St. John's wort" for his successful battle with the German "zoo" – «Tigrami», "Panther" and "elephant".
Tactic-technical characteristics SAU SU-152 “tutsan”
Crew, people. | 5 |
combat weight, t | 45,5 |
Length, m | 8,95 |
Width, m | 3,25 |
Height, m | 2,45 |
Clearance, mm | 440 |
weaponry | 152-mm howitzer-gun ML-20 |
Engine | In-2K, diesel, power 600 HP. |
full speed, kmh | 43 |
Cruising cross country, km | 165 |
Cruising on the highway, km | 330 |
booking, mm | housing forehead 60 mm forehead felling 75 mm body board 60 mm Stern 60 mm Roof 20-30 mm Bottom 20-30 mm |
Photo SU-152 “tutsan”
Soviet lined ACS CS-152 August 1943 of the year