ISU-152 | |
|---|---|
| País | URSS |
| Tipo | Arma auto-propulsionada |
| Período | Segunda Guerra Mundial |
| Sujet | Álbum 84 fotos du « ISU-152 » |
Galeria de fotos de um IUS-152, O ISU-152 foi uma arma autopropulsada soviética da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Uma variante do SU-152, foi montado em um chassi JS-2 em vez de KV-1, resultando em blindagem melhorada.
Fonte: ISU-152 na Wikipédia
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O ISU-152 was a powerful Soviet heavy self-propelled gun, developed and deployed during World War II. It was built on the chassis of the IS (Iosif Stalin) heavy tank, replacing the earlier SU-152 (which used the KV chassis).
Its sheer destructive power earned it the fearsome nickname: the “Zveroboy” (Beast Killer).
Primary Roles
- Heavy Assault Gun: Its primary role was to destroy enemy fortifications, bunkers, and strongpoints in close support of infantry, especially in dense urban environments (like the Battle of Berlin). Its large-caliber, high-explosive (HE) rounds were excellent for this task.
- Heavy Tank Destroyer: It gained its famous nickname for its ability to engage and knock out heavy German tanks like the Tigre e Elefant. Even if the low-velocity 152mm HE shell failed to penetrate the thick armor, the resulting concussive blast often caused catastrophic damage, such as internal spalling or ripping off a tank’s turret.
Especificações Técnicas
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Armament | 152.4 mm ML-20S gun-howitzer |
| Chassis Base | IS (Iosif Stalin) Heavy Tank |
| Ammunition Capacity | ~20 rounds (separate-loading shell and propellant charge) |
| Key Disadvantage | Very slow rate of fire (low due to the large, heavy, two-part ammunition) |
| Frontal Armor | Up to 90 mm (plus a thick gun mantlet) |
| peso | Approx. 46 metric tons |
Legado
The ISU-152 was a rugged and powerful vehicle. While its long reload time was a weakness in tank duels, its overwhelming firepower made it a psychological and physical terror on the battlefield. It continued to serve in the Soviet Army and various export countries well into the Cold War era.
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