The SU-85 (Samokhodnaya ustanovka 85) was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. Earlier Soviet self-propelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the SU-122, or as tank destroyers; the SU-85 fell into the latter category.

Called "Samokhodnaya Ustanovka" or "SU" (self-propelled carriage), with the successful D-5T high velocity antitank gun, from which it got its name, the SU-85 was in fact a provisional measure, being provided in a hurry in large quantities, waiting for the new T-34/85 to arrive.

2023年3月7日 · SU-85 is a medium-weight Soviet self-propelled gun belonging to the class of tank destroyers. SU-85s were actively and successfully used from September 1943 until the end of the Great Patriotic War. The SU-85 was created on the basis of the T-34 medium tank and the SU-122 assault gun and put into production in the summer of 1943.

The SU-85 was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. Earlier Soviet self-propelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the SU-122, or as mobile anti-tank weapons; the SU-85 fell into the latter category.

The SU-85 (Samokhodnaya ustanovka 85) was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. Earlier Soviet self-propelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the SU-122, or as tank destroyers; the SU-85 fell into the latter category.

SU-85 tank destroyer of the 3rd Ukrainian Front. Rumania, August 1944. When the first German "Tiger" was captured at Leningrad in January 1943, the Soviet High Command was shocked. Its armor was too thick for most Soviet guns.

2018年8月9日 · The SU-85 was intended for firing directly. The self-propelled nature of the gun allowed it to fight the German Tiger and Panther tanks at distances of 600-800 meters. In addition to the main sight, there was also a mounted panoramic sight, designed to …

2018年6月7日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Su-85 Tank Destroyer (TD) Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.

The Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 85 (SU-85 for short) tank destroyers were designed by Lew S. Trojanow and they were put into production in mid-1943 as a response to the need to counter the heavier German tanks that were beginning to appear on the front lines, and to meet the changing Soviet tank strategy that focused more so on the lethality of guns ...

The SU-85 Assault Gun had a 85mm main gun & used a Russian SU-122 chassis. It provided fire support for the infantry & doubled up as a tank destroyer.