SU-152

SU-152
Image: SU-152 (Flames of War)
Year1943
Vehicle TypeHeavy Assault Gun
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced704
Crew5 (Commander, Gunner, Two Loaders & Driver)
Main Armament1 x 152.4mm L/29 ML-20 Howitzer
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-5° to +18°
Turret Traverse[@turret_traverse]
Gun Traverse12° Left & Right (Manual)
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightKT-5, ST-10
Secondary Armament[@secondary_armament]
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried20 x 152mm
Height2.45m
Width3.25m
Length6.75m
Combat Weight45.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.45m
Fording Depth1.50m
Trench Crossing2.70m
Obstacle Clearance1.0m
Climbing Ability0.36°
Radio10R
ArmourHull Front: 60mm
Hull Sides: 60mm
Hull Rear: 60mm
Hull Top: 30mm
Hull Bottom: 20mm
Gun Compartment:
Gun Mantle: 65mm
Front: 60mm
Sides: 60mm
Rear: 75mm
Top: 30mm
EngineW-2K (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range330 km
Maximum Cross Country Range120 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed43 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed19 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe SU-152 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka) was a heavy howitzer mounted on the chassis of the KV-1 tank. It could be used in both the indirect fire and direct fire modes and was capable of acting in the role of a tank destroyer. It was first used with some success at both Kursk and later during Operation Bagration, it was issued to independent heavy artillery regiments.