SU-76M

SU-76M
Image: SU-76M Assault Gun (Red Army Photo)
YearMay 1943
Vehicle TypeLight Assault Gun
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced11.300
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 76.2mm L/52 M1942 ZIZ-3T Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-3° to +25°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse16° Left & Right (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun Sight[@gun_sight]
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried60 x 76.2mm
Height2.17m
Width2.73m
Length4.88m
Combat Weight11.200 kg
Ground Clearance0.30m
Fording Depth0.89m
Trench Crossing3.12m
Obstacle Clearance0.70m
Climbing Ability25°
Radio9R
ArmourHull Front: 30mm
Hull Sides: 15mm
Hull Rear: 15mm
Hull Top: 7mm
Hull Bottom: 7mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 15mm
Front: 25mm
Sides: 10mm
Rear: 15mm
Top: 7mm
EngineTwin GAZ-202 (Petrol)
Transmission4 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range347 km
Maximum Cross Country Range110 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed45 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed32 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe SU-76M (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka) was an improved version of the standard SU-76 and featured many improvements. It changed from having a fully enclosed gun compartment to one with an open top, this gave the crew more room to operate the main gun. It had new and more powerful engines which erased the earlier problems. It was produced in large numbers and saw extensive service on all fronts.