Tamiya 35093 - 1/35 Russian SU-122  [35093]

Victorious At Kursk

The Russian T34 tank is called a masterpiece. On the basis of the same framework, the SU-122 showcased a guaranteed, wedge-shape fighting compartment, and ended up being armed with an enormous 122mm howitzer. The designation of SU-122 comes from the next; "SU" is short for Samokhodnaya Ustanovka (in Russian) meaning self propelled and "122" stands for the armament. As Russian forces were forced to retreat through the relentless German blitzkrieg, large levels of T34 alongside tanks had been produced in planning of a counter assault. On top of that, Russian army urgently developed a brand new self-propelled weapon, the SU-122. This tank featured a newly created 122mm self-propelled howitzer and its own production started in October 1942 at Tankograd within the Ural mountains. Whilst the T34's framework and its mass manufacturing system had been put on SU-122, the very first test models had been amazingly completed with great speed taking more or less one month. From there, the very first significant SU-122s were sent directly to the Leningrad front in January 1943. From July 1943, they saw action within the Battle of Kursk. The SU-122 using its 23 caliber 122mm howitzer fought with all its might against Panther and Tiger tanks and proceeded to superbly win a glorious victory. In following success at Kursk, the SU-122 set the inspiration on in which other tanks including the SU-85, SU-100, JSU-122, and JSU-152 had been built upon.
Modelers will enjoy to recreate the effective form of the SU-122 including its wedge-shaped kind, 122mm howitzer, large weapon base, and recoil tow-cover which now comes as a 1/35 scale model. This model was first released in 1977.

Specs & Features

• That is a 1/35 scale synthetic set up model kit for the WWII Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122.
• Length: 207mm.
• The welded marks and practical cast metal texture on gun mount happen realistically reproduced.
• The driver's hatch and fighting compartment hatch are put together in either available or closed roles.
• The gun are depressed and elevated after construction.
• One tank crewman figure included.
• Split parts to depict the stays for free gas tanks are included, adding greater realism toward model. You are able to display your model without the gas tanks loaded on the hull.
• Lining this model using the SU-85 (ITEM 35072) which fought hard against German Panther and Tiger tanks, as well as Russian Army Assault Infantry (ITEM 35207) will be a satisfying diorama to exhibit.