Red Machines vol.4
In stock from July 30th.
A series in the making
The Red Machines Series is entirely devoted to the hardware of the Red Army. Each volume provides indepth
information, much of it entirely new to the western world, as well as a large number of photos, of
which many have never been published to date. Blueprints, drawings, colour profiles and data tables are
also provided with each volume, to describe the development and production variants of each vehicle.
This fourth volume describes the development and service of the SU-122 Assault Gun.
€29.90
The SU-122 development story was particularly nuanced. The development path which ultimately resulted in the SU-122 began with a series of turreted T-34 based tank destroyer designs that did not progress beyond project stage. The first SU-122 was not built on a Soviet chassis at all, the early 122-SG being the mating of the 122mm M-30S howitzer with captured German StuG III and Pz.Kpfw. III chassis, with a small number of conversions being undertaken and delivered to the Red Army. The concept behind the first indigenous T-34 based SG-122M design also envisaged the re-arming of combat damaged T-34 tank chassis.
350+
Photos
176
Pages
Hardback
Drawings &
Profiles
More than an assault gun
The SU-122 was the first self-propelled mounting based on the T-34 chassis to enter service with the Red Army. Originally developed to provide general close support for tanks and infantry, the SU-122 also proved to be an effective tank destroyer.
Did you know?
The SU-122 was assembled at “Uraltransmashzavod” (UZTM) in Sverdlovsk, mating the chassis of the T-34 medium tank with the only armament then currently being series produced in the immediate location. The SU-122 was a wartime technical “marriage of convenience” of available resources in and around relocated manufacturing facilities, and a very successful one.
Unique interior photos
There are only two existing examples of the SU-122, of which one is nearly in original condition. That vehicle is lavishly illustrated in our book, including its original, unrestored interior.
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