1/48 Russian SU-122 - Tamiya 32527  [32527]

1/48 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122

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The Soviet Union's very first attack unit become produced ended up being an instrument armed with a 122 mm howitzer called the SU-122. It had been produced by engineer E.W. Wilniszczikov using the help of F.F. Pietrov, the king of Russian device designers, with produced the 122 mm weapon. It was an excellent howitzer with an array of 11,800 m, muzzle velocity of 515 m/sec and cost of fire of 5 or 6 rounds/min. The SU-122 self propelled weapon wound up being comparable fit towards German StuG III armed utilising the brief barreled 75 mm gun. Featuring its cumbersome recoil device and mantlet, the very first manufacturing SU-122 finished up being quite unsightly. The past manufacturing model, however, showcased refined semi spherical recoil device and weapon shield. The SU-122 attack weapon first saw action in Battle of Kursk in the summer season of 1943. SU-122s participated inside recapture of Orel on north of Kursk and in after pursuit.

Specs & Features

• Compact and detailed 1/48 scale installation kit linked to Russian SU-122 Assault Gun.
• Length: 143mm, big caliber 122mm primary tool and tool mantlet precisely reproduced.
• Practical detailing of 1943 manufacturing model includes weld markings on hull and impressive texturing of weapon base.
• Die-cast framework for additional weight and realism.
• Tank treads are installation type, with one-piece top and paid off tread components featuring practical sag impact.
• Includes decals to replicate device numbers and red celebrity markings.