ISU-122
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The ISU-122 was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II.
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History
The ISU-122 was identical to the ISU-152, but had a 122 mm A-19 gun instead of the ISU-152's 152 mm gun.
Variants
Some vehicles were fitted with a 12.7 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun.
ISU-122S: In later models the A-19 gun was modified, to have a semi-automatic breech block. This gun was designated D-25S. This increased rate of fire from 1.5 rounds/minute to 3 rounds/minute.
Combat History
A powerful assault gun and an excellent long-range tank killer.
Characteristics
- Role: self propelled assault gun and tank destroyer
- Power plant: 450 kW (600 hp)
- Speed: road 37 km/h
- Range:
- Length: 9.85 m
- Width: 3.07 m
- Height: 2.48 m
- Weight: 45.5 tonnes
- Crew: 5
- Armament: 122 mm A-19 gun, with 30 rounds
- Armour: