| GENERAL DATA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Designations | SU-152 | ||
| Manufacturer(s) | Factory No.100 Kirovskiy Works in Chelyabinsk (ChKZ or Tankograd) | ||
| Production Quantity | 704 | Production Period | 1943 |
| Type | Assault Gun | Crew | 5 |
| Length overall | 8.95 m (29' 4") | Barrel Overhang | 2.25 m (7' 5") |
| Width | 3.25 m (10' 8") | Height | 2.45 m (8' 0") |
| Combat Weight | 45500 kg (100000lbs) | Radio Equipment | 10R |
| FIREPOWER | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Armament | 152.4 Howitzer ML-20S | Ammunition Carried | 20 |
| Traverse (degrees) | Manual (12°) | Elevation (degrees) | -5 to +18 |
| Traverse speed (360°) | - | Sight | KT-5, ST-10 |
| Secondary Armament | none | Ammunition Carried | none |
| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Make & Model | V-2K-s | Track Links | 87-90/track |
| Type & Displacement | V12, n.a. | Track Width | 67 cm (26") |
| Horsepower (max.) | 600hp @1900rpm | Track Ground Contact | 433 cm (170") |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 13.2 hp/tonne | Ground Pressure | 0.78 kg/cm2 (11.1 psi) |
| Gearbox | 5 forward, 1 reverse | Ground Clearance | 0.45 m (1' 6") |
| Fuel | Diesel | Turning Radius | 9.45 m |
| Range on/off road | 330/120 km | Gradient | 36° |
| Mileage on/off road | 295/813 l/100km | Vertical Obstacle | 1.0 m (3' 3") |
| Fuel Capacity | 600 (+ 375 external) l | Fording | 1.5 m (4' 11") |
| Speed on/off road | 43/19 km/h | Trench Crossing | 2.7 m (8' 10") |
| ARMOR PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Detail | Front | Side | Rear | Top/Bottom |
| Hull | 60mm @60° | 60mm @90° | 60mm @round | 20-30mm @0° |
| Superstructure | 60mm @20°(glacis) | 60mm @65° | 60mm @ | 20mm @0°(crew) |
| 75mm @60° | 30mm @3°(engine) | |||
| Mantlet | 65mm @round | - | - | - |
| REFERENCES |
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| SKVr, PH22r, ST, RAH, RTAV, RT |
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