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SU-85
The SU-85 was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II.
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History
The SU-85 was based on the earlier SU-122, which itself was based on the T-34. The SU-85 replaced the SU-122's 122 mm howitzer with a high-velocity 85 mm anti-tank gun.
Variants
The SU-85M used the hull of the SU-100, which was larger, and so could carry 60 rounds instead of 48.
Combat History
Characteristics
- Role: tank destroyer
- Power plant: diesel engine, 375 kW (500 hp)
- Speed: road 55 km/h
- Range:
- Length: 8.15 m
- Width: 3.00 m
- Height: 2.45 m
- Weight: 29.2 tonnes
- Crew: 4
- Armament: 85 mm D-5S gun, with 48 rounds
- Armour: front 45 mm, side 45 mm
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