SU-85

The SU-85 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 SU-85 was based on the earlier SU-122 (which itself was based on the T-34. The SU-85 replaced the SU-122's 122 mm howitzer with a high-velocity 85 mm anti-tank gun.

Variants

The SU-85M used the hull of the SU-100, which was larger, and so could carry 60 rounds instead of 48.

Combat History

Characteristics

• Role: tank destroyer
• Power plant: diesel engine, 375 kW (500 hp)
• Speed: road 55 km/h
• Range:
• Length: 8.15 m
• Width: 3.00 m
• Height: 2.45 m
• Weight: 29.2 tonnes
• Crew: 4
• Armament: 85 mm D-5S gun, with 48 rounds
• Armour: front 45 mm, side 45 mm

See also

• Soviet tank production during World War II