Tamiya 35303 - Russian Heavy SP Gun JSU-152  [35303]

The Russian military used the JS-2 hefty tank framework to create the JSU-152 t, which opposed German tanks like the Tiger I. The hefty self-propelled weapon first entered into battle at Kursk in 1943. The JSU-152 showcased enhanced armor security and a simple superstructure, where the ML-20S 152mm Howitzer resided. The Howitzer could fire exactly the same ammunition as other guns. From up to 700m away, the Howitzer could provide direct fire and from around 15km away the vehicle could offer indirect fire. The hefty shells could penetrate 120mm armor far away of 1km and destroy concrete walls as much as 300m thick. In September 1943, mass manufacturing began on JSU-152. Inside summer of 1944, the JSU-152 entered its very first official battle during process Bagration. The JSU-152 earned the nickname "Zveroboy (beast killer)" due to the automobiles capacity to destroy Tiger I and Panther tanks. The JSU-152 additionally significantly contributed toward Russian victory on Battle of Berlin. Over 4,075 JSU-152 were built during WWII and over 5,000 were produced after WWII and posed a threat on West before 1970s.

Specs & Features

• 1/35 scale installation kit for the Russian Heavy Self-Propelled Gun JSU-152.
• The model features practical cast metal area texture on mantlet, steel plates, along with other hull features.
• Intricate DShK device weapon components and photo-etched motor grilles.
• Belt and installation kind tracks included.
• 1 commander and 1 loader figure included.
• Four forms of markings included.