Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 - 1:48 Plastic Model Kit

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Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122 - 1:48 Plastic Model Kit

Product Code:	27075
Product Type:	Plastic Model Kit
Manufactured By:	Tamiya

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£17.50

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£15.75

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Description

About the Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122

The Soviet Union's first assault gun to be produced was a machine armed with a 122mm howitzer called the SU-122. It was designed by engineer E.W. Wilniszczikov with the assistance of F.F. Pietrov, the king of Russian gun designers, who had designed the 122mm gun. This was an excellent howitzer with a range of 11,800m, muzzle velocity of 515 m/sec and rate of fire of 5 or 6 rounds/min. The SU-122 self propelled gun was similar in shape to the German StuG III armed with the short barreled 75mm gun. With its bulky recoil mechanism and mantlet, the first production SU-122 was quite unsightly. The final production model, however, featured refined semi spherical recoil mechanism and gun shield. The SU-122 assault gun first saw action in the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943. SU-122s took part in the recapture of Orel to the north of Kursk and in the subsequent pursuit.

Built on the basic structure of a T-34 chassis, this self propelled gun communicates the strength and tenacity of the Red Army as it fought to defend its homeland and defeat the invaders.

About The Model

Compact and detailed 1:48 assembly kit of the Russian SU-122 Assault Gun.
Realistic detailing of 1943 production model includes weld marks on hull and impressive texturing of gun base.
Distinctively shaped 122mm gun moves up, down, left and right after assembly.
Build with or without rear-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
Diecast chassis for added weight and realism.
Tank treads are assembly type, with straight upper and lower treads made of single piece for easy assembly.
Includes decals to reproduce unit numbers and red star markings.

Features

Manufacturers Part No		TAM-32527

Scale		1:48

Requires Painting		Yes

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