Tamiya 89798 - Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122- 1/35 w/Weathering Master Set  [89798]

in to the 1940s, following the success of German Sturmgeschutz III, the Soviets became considering assault guns. Within the extremely very early 1940s, the Soviets had artillery tanks like the KV-2; nevertheless the KV-2 had many restrictions just like the incapacity to fire on your way. The need for brand new armed forces armor became evident, in 1941, if the Germans invaded Russia and overloaded the KV-2 forces. After this occasion, the Soviet army began to rearm and develop assault firearms. The first Soviet attack car finished up being the SU-76, that was based from the T170 light tank. However, the SU-76 dropped short of goals because of its tiny stature and lightweight. A brand new attack gun originated in 1942, using the T-34 framework and a 122mm howitzer. The auto would not disappoint and also by January 1943 Soviet army forces were laden up with the brand new SU-122. The amount 122 in the name represents the 122mm howitzer. The SU-122 showcased a horn periscope, radio, front side armor up to 100mm thick, and massive mantlet. The SU-122 had been usually used as fire help for the tank divisions. Nevertheless the production of this SU-122 was brief, by February 1943, the Soviets stopped manufacturing from the SU-122 to really make the JSU-152.