Tamiya 89798 - Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122- 1/35 w/Weathering Master Set 田宮軍事模型軍事製品 雙星孖星  [89798]

In the 1940s, after the success of German Sturmgeschutz III, the Soviets became thinking about assault firearms. In early 1940s, the Soviets had artillery tanks for instance the KV-2; however, the KV-2 had many limitations including the inability to fire on the move. The necessity for brand new armed forces armor became obvious, in 1941, as soon as the Germans invaded Russia and overwhelmed the KV-2 forces. Following this incident, the Soviet military began to rearm and develop assault firearms. Initial Soviet attack automobile was the SU-76, that has been based off the T170 light tank. However, the SU-76 dropped short of expectations because of its tiny stature and lightweight. A new assault weapon was developed in 1942, utilizing the T-34 chassis and a 122mm howitzer. The automobile couldn't disappoint and also by January 1943 Soviet army forces were built with the brand new SU-122. The quantity 122 inside name represents the 122mm howitzer. The SU-122 featured a horn periscope, radio, front armor up to 100mm thick, and massive mantlet. The SU-122 had been usually utilized as fire help for the tank divisions. However the production of SU-122 was temporary, and also by February 1943, the Soviets stopped manufacturing of SU-122 to make the JSU-152.