ISU-122

The ISU-122 was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II.

Table of contents

1 History 2 Variants 3 Combat History 4 Characteristics 5 See also

History

The ISU-122 was identical to the ISU-152, but had a 122 mm A-19 gun instead of the ISU-152's 152 mm gun.

Variants

Some vehicles were fitted with a 12.7 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun.

ISU-122S: In later models the A-19 gun was modified, to have a semi-automatic breech block. This gun was designated D-25S. This increased rate of fire from 1.5 rounds/minute to 3 rounds/minute.

Combat History

A powerful assault gun and an excellent long-range tank killer.

Characteristics

• Role: self propelled assault gun and tank destroyer
• Power plant: 450 kW (600 hp)
• Speed: road 37 km/h
• Range:
• Length: 9.85 m
• Width: 3.07 m
• Height: 2.48 m
• Weight: 45.5 tonnes
• Crew: 5
• Armament: 122 mm A-19 gun, with 30 rounds
• Armour:

See also

• Soviet tank production during World War II