Tamiya 35093 - 1/35 Russian SU-122  [35093]

Victorious At Kursk

The Russian T34 tank is named a masterpiece. On the basis of the exact same framework, the SU-122 showcased a fully guaranteed, wedge-shape fighting compartment, and finished up being armed with a massive 122mm howitzer. The designation of SU-122 comes from another; "SU" is quick for Samokhodnaya Ustanovka (in Russian) meaning self propelled and "122" is short for the armament. As Russian forces were forced to retreat through relentless German blitzkrieg, large quantities of T34 alongside tanks had been manufactured in preparation of a counter attack. In addition, Russian military urgently developed a whole new self-propelled gun, the SU-122. This tank featured a newly developed 122mm self-propelled howitzer and its manufacturing started in October 1942 at Tankograd in the Ural mountains. Whilst the T34's framework and its particular mass production system had been placed on SU-122, the very first test models was indeed amazingly finished with great rate using more or less 30 days. From there, the initial significant SU-122s had been sent straight to the Leningrad front side in January 1943. From July 1943, they saw action within the Battle of Kursk. The SU-122 using its 23 caliber 122mm howitzer fought along with its might against Panther and Tiger tanks and proceeded to superbly win a glorious triumph. In after success at Kursk, the SU-122 set the motivation on in which other tanks including the SU-85, SU-100, JSU-122, and JSU-152 was in fact built upon.
Modelers will relish to replicate the effective form of the SU-122 including its wedge-shaped kind, 122mm howitzer, big tool base, and recoil tow-cover which now comes as a 1/35 scale model. This model was released in 1977.

Specs & Features

• Which a 1/35 scale synthetic put up model kit the WWII Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122.
• Length: 207mm.
• The welded markings and practical cast steel texture on weapon mount happen realistically reproduced.
• The driver's hatch and fighting compartment hatch are put together in either available or shut functions.
• The weapon are depressed and elevated after construction.
• One tank crewman figure included.
• Split parts to depict the stays free of charge gasoline tanks are included, including greater realism toward model. You are able to display your model without gas tanks loaded regarding hull.
• Lining this model utilising the SU-85 (PRODUCT 35072) which fought hard against German Panther and Tiger tanks, along with Russian Army Assault Infantry (ITEM 35207) will likely be a satisfying diorama showing.