Tamiya 32527 - 1/48 Russian SU-122  [32527]

1/48 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122

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The Soviet Union's first assault tool become produced had been a tool armed with a 122 mm howitzer called the SU-122. It was developed by engineer E.W. Wilniszczikov utilizing the help of F.F. Pietrov, the king of Russian weapon designers, that has created the 122 mm gun. This was a fantastic howitzer with a selection of 11,800 m, muzzle velocity of 515 m/sec and price of fire of 5 or 6 rounds/min. The SU-122 self propelled weapon ended up being comparable in shape towards German StuG III armed utilizing the brief barreled 75 mm gun. Featuring its cumbersome recoil device and mantlet, the 1st manufacturing SU-122 ended up being quite ugly. The past manufacturing model, however, showcased refined semi spherical recoil device and gun shield. The SU-122 attack gun first saw action in Battle of Kursk within the summer season of 1943. SU-122s participated inside recapture of Orel on north of Kursk along with in the after pursuit.

Specs & Features

• Compact and detail by detail 1/48 scale installation kit associated with Russian SU-122 Assault Gun.
• Length: 143mm, Large caliber 122mm main weapon and weapon mantlet precisely reproduced.
• Practical detailing of 1943 production model includes weld markings on hull and impressive texturing of gun base.
• Die-cast framework for additional weight and realism.
• Tank treads are installation type, with one-piece top and paid down tread parts featuring practical sag effect.
• Includes decals to reproduce device numbers and red star markings.