The ISU-152 was a Soviet Self-Propelled gun produced in 1943 and nicknamed Зверобой “Zveroboy” (The Beast Killer)”. It had no turret making it necessary to maneuver the entire tank. One of the best uses for it was as a Tank Destroyer waiting to ambush German vehicles. The ISU-152 was also used in fire support as long as it was accompanied by heavily armored vehicles. The BL-10 main gun wasn’t always accurate and slow to aim but it did cause terrific damage if its shell hit the target. The ISU-152 was used as a heavy assault gun in urban locations, SPG and a heavy tank destroyer. The ISU-152 was produced beginning in 1943 and ended with approximately 4,635 units being produced. The Battle of Berlin took place from April 16 – May 2, 1945 involving these Soviet forces wearing white stripes for recognition; 1st Belorussian Front led by Zhkov, 2nd Belorussian Front led by Rokossovsky, 1st Ukrainian Front led by Konev and Yeremenko's 4th Ukrainian Front to the south west of Konev to fight German forces in Saxony. Specifications for ISU-152 Variants ISU-152 produced 1943 ISU-152-2 produced 1944 ISU-152 model 1945 ISU-152K produced 1956 ISU-152M produced 1959 Crew – 4 or 5 Dimensions Length – 9.18 m (30 ft 1 in) Width – 3.07 m (10 ft 1 in) Height – 2.48 m (8 ft 2 in) Weight – 47.3 metric tons (53 U.S, Tons) Powerplant ISU-152 - V-2IS diesel engine, 520 hp (382 kW) ISU-152-K - V-54K diesel engine 520 hp (382 kW) Speed ISU-152 - 30 km/h (19 mph) on road, 15-20 km/h cross terrain ISU-152 model 1945, ISU-152K, ISU-152M - 40 km/h (on road) Range ISU-152 - 120 km (cross terrain) (with internal fuel tanks), 170 km (on a road) (maximum) (with internal fuel tanks) ISU-152K, ISU-152M - 220 km on road (with two external fuel tanks) 670 km on road (with internal fuel tanks) Main Armament ISU-152 - 152.4 mm ML-20S gun-howitzer (18 rounds) ISU-152-2 - 152.4 mm BL-8 or BL-10 gun (21 rounds) ISU-152 model 1945 - 152.4 mm ML-20SM model 1944 gun-howitzer (20 rounds) Secondary Armament ISU-152, ISU-152-2, ISU-152K - 12.7 x 108 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun (200 rounds) ISU-152, ISU-152-2 - (300 rounds) ISU-152K, ISU-152M - 12.7 x 108 mm DshKM anti-aircraft machine gun (300 rounds) ISU-152 model 1945 - 12.7 x 108 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun (300 rounds) 12.7 x 108 mm DShK co-axial machine gun |
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG7055 ISU-152 Tank Destroyer unknown unit, Berlin Operation, April 1945 |
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