Tamiya 35093 - 1/35 Russian SU-122  [35093]

Victorious At Kursk

The Russian T34 tank is called a masterpiece. On the basis of the exact same framework, the SU-122 featured a secured, wedge-shape combat compartment, and ended up being armed with an enormous 122mm howitzer. The designation of SU-122 arises from these; "SU" means Samokhodnaya Ustanovka (in Russian) meaning self propelled and "122" is short for the armament. As Russian forces had been forced to retreat from the relentless German blitzkrieg, large quantities of T34 alongside tanks were stated in planning of a countertop assault. On top of that, Russian army urgently developed a fresh self-propelled gun, the SU-122. This tank showcased a newly created 122mm self-propelled howitzer and its manufacturing started in October 1942 at Tankograd inside Ural hills. While the T34's framework and its particular mass production system ended up being placed on SU-122, initial test models were amazingly completed with great speed taking roughly one month. From there, 1st large amount of SU-122s had been sent straight to the Leningrad front side in January 1943. From July 1943, they saw action into the Battle of Kursk. The SU-122 along with its 23 caliber 122mm howitzer fought with all its might against Panther and Tiger tanks and went on to wonderfully win a glorious triumph. In following success at Kursk, the SU-122 set the foundation on in which other tanks such as the SU-85, SU-100, JSU-122, and JSU-152 were built upon.
Modelers will enjoy to recreate the effective form of the SU-122 including its wedge-shaped kind, 122mm howitzer, big gun base, and recoil tow-cover which now comes as a 1/35 scale model. This model was first released in 1977.

Specs & Features

• This really is a 1/35 scale synthetic construction model kit of this WWII Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122.
• Length: 207mm.
• The welded markings and practical cast metal texture on weapon mount have now been realistically reproduced.
• The driver's hatch and fighting compartment hatch can be assembled in either open or closed roles.
• The weapon are depressed and elevated after set up.
• One tank crewman figure included.
• Split parts to depict the remains for spare fuel tanks are included, incorporating greater realism on model. You can display your model without the gas tanks packed onto the hull.
• Lining this model with the SU-85 (PRODUCT 35072) which fought difficult against German Panther and Tiger tanks, as well as Russian Army Assault Infantry (PRODUCT 35207) is an enjoyable diorama showing.