Tamiya 89798 - Russian Tank Destroyer SU-122- 1/35 w/Weathering Master Set  [89798]

Into the 1940s, after the success of German Sturmgeschutz III, the Soviets became thinking about attack guns. Within the very early 1940s, the Soviets had artillery tanks including the KV-2; but the KV-2 had many restrictions like the incapacity to fire on the road. The need for brand new military armor became evident, in 1941, when the Germans invaded Russia and overloaded the KV-2 forces. After this event, the Soviet army started to rearm and develop attack guns. The initial Soviet assault vehicle ended up being the SU-76, which was based from the T170 light tank. However, the SU-76 dropped short of objectives because of its tiny stature and lightweight. A new assault weapon was developed in 1942, utilising the T-34 framework and a 122mm howitzer. The automobile would not disappoint and by January 1943 Soviet army forces were loaded with the brand new SU-122. The number 122 in the name represents the 122mm howitzer. The SU-122 showcased a horn periscope, radio, front armor up to 100mm thick, and massive mantlet. The SU-122 was often utilized as fire support for the tank divisions. However the production of the SU-122 was brief, by February 1943, the Soviets stopped manufacturing associated with the SU-122 to make the JSU-152.