The ISU-152 was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II.
History
The ISU-152 used the same concept as the earlier SU-152: a large gun placed on the hull of a heavy tank. The ISU-152 used the same gun as the SU-152, but on the hull of an IS-2 tank instead of a KV-1.
Variants
Some ISU-152 were fitted with a 12.7 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun.
Combat History
A very effective infantry support vehicle.
Characteristics
- Role: self propelled assault gun
- Power plant: 450 kW (600 hp)
- Speed: road 37 km/h
- Range:
- Length: 9.18 m
- Width: 3.07 m
- Height: 2.48 m
- Weight: 46 tonnes
- Crew: 5
- Armament: 152 mm gun/howitzer, with 20 rounds
- Armour:
See also
ISU-122
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