What is the difference between SU-152 and ISU-152?

The ISU-152 was armed with the same gun as the SU-152, but it used the hull of the IS-1 tank instead of the KV-1S. Later in the war the ISU-152 was further improved.

What does ISU mean in ISU-152?

self-propelled gun
“ISU” means simply self-propelled gun based on the IS tank chassis. “SU” (Samohodnaya Ustanovka, Self-propelled gun) was already used in designations of early vehicles, such as SU-152 and SU-122.

What does SU stand for in tanks?

SU stands for the Russian: Samokhodnaya Ustanovka – self-propelled carriage.

Who designed the SU-152?

Josef Kotin
After some discussion, the project of Josef Kotin was chosen for further mass production. This design successfully combined the ML-20 and KV-1S chassis with minimal expense. The entire project was designated “KV-14” and assembly of the first prototype (called “Object 236”) began on December 31, 1942.

Is a tank a 3 2?

The IS-3-II is a Soviet tier 9 heavy tank. A project of a double-barreled vehicle based on the mass-produced IS-3 heavy tank. The tank featured a wider, elongated hull and an enlarged turret compared to the original version. Existed only in blueprints.

Was the SU 100 a good tank?

After the vehicle saw service, the Red Army praised it as a very effective tank destroyer with strong firepower, which could stand against any mass-produced German armored vehicle. It performs much like the SU-85, but has more armor and a much more powerful gun.

IS-3 2 A World of Tanks equipment?

Is a 9 tank?

The T-10 (also known as Object 730 or, IS-8) was a Soviet heavy tank of the Cold War, the final development of the IS tank series. During development, it was called IS-8 and IS-9. These independent tank units could be attached to mechanized units, to support infantry operations and perform breakthroughs.

What is the most produced tank ever?

T-54/55 series
The T-54/55 series is the most-produced tank in history. Estimated production numbers for the series range from 86,000 to 100,000.

What kind of tank is the ISU 152?

Following the development of its predecessor―the SU-152―which was fitted on the chassis of the already outdated KV-1 tank, the ISU used the platform of the newly-developed IS tank series. This gave way to a vehicle practically immune to most of the German anti-tank arsenal.

Why was the SU-152 Taran tank destroyer not adopted?

One of these projects became the SU-152 “Taran”. The factory designation was Object 120 (Объект 120). In terms of firepower and mobility, it surpassed all foreign tank destroyers. The main reason the SU-152 “Taran” wasn’t adopted was due to the development and adoption of more effective 125 mm smoothbore tank gun and anti-tank missiles.

Why is the ISU-152 not a final tier TD?

There is no buffs, no nerfs, only the other game does that. The reason is that the ISU-152 is a stop gap measure for final tier TD.Until they place there a post-war design (like ASU-85 with cold war ammo,or even ISU-152Ks/Ms) or put a prototype. IMHO it was better to have the SU-100 or 122 as final TD. More posts than postman pat.

Is the ISU-152 beast killer a tank killer?

After the Battle of Kursk, the ISU-152 was provided with armor-piercing rounds as its tank-killer potential was fully acknowledged. At medium range, the Beast Killer was capable of knocking out the heaviest of German armor, including the rarely-fielded Elefant and Jagdtiger tank destroyers.