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

1/48 Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122

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The Soviet Union's first attack weapon to be produced ended up being a machine armed with a 122 mm howitzer called the SU-122. It was created by engineer E.W. Wilniszczikov utilizing the support of F.F. Pietrov, the master of Russian gun designers, who had created the 122 mm weapon. This was a great howitzer with a variety of 11,800 m, muzzle velocity of 515 m/sec and price of fire of 5 or 6 rounds/min. The SU-122 self propelled gun ended up being similar in form to the German StuG III armed with the quick barreled 75 mm weapon. Featuring its cumbersome recoil system and mantlet, the initial manufacturing SU-122 had been quite unsightly. The last production model, however, featured refined semi spherical recoil device and weapon shield. The SU-122 assault gun first saw action inside Battle of Kursk in summer of 1943. SU-122s took part inside recapture of Orel to the north of Kursk as well as in the next pursuit.

Specs & Features

• Lightweight and step-by-step 1/48 scale construction kit regarding the Russian SU-122 Assault Gun.
• Length: 143mm, big caliber 122mm primary weapon and gun mantlet exactly reproduced.
• Realistic detailing of 1943 manufacturing model includes weld markings on hull and impressive texturing of gun base.
• Die-cast framework for additional weight and realism.
• Tank treads are assembly type, with one-piece top and lower tread sections featuring realistic sag effect.
• Includes decals to replicate product numbers and red celebrity markings.