The SU-85 (Samokhodnaya ustanovka 85) was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, based on the chassis of the T-34 medium tank. Earlier Soviet self-propelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the SU-122, or as tank destroyers; the SU-85 fell into the latter category.

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Called "Samokhodnaya Ustanovka" or "SU" (self-propelled carriage), with the successful D-5T high velocity antitank gun, from which it got its name, the SU-85 was in fact a provisional measure, being provided in a hurry in large quantities, waiting for the new T-34/85 to arrive.

Mar 7, 2023 · Su-85 History and production. SU-85 is a medium-weight Soviet self-propelled gun belonging to the class of tank destroyers. SU-85s were actively and successfully used from September 1943 until the end of the Great Patriotic War.

The SU-85 Assault Gun had a 85mm main gun & used a Russian SU-122 chassis. It provided fire support for the infantry & doubled up as a tank destroyer.

su-85 As the SU-122 was meant to be an assault gun, the SU-85 was a pure tank-destroyer. Designed in August 1943, it was based on the earlier SU-122, and had the same structure as the SU-100 and SU-122.

The SU-85 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka) was really a SU-122 but mounted an 85mm gun, which gave it all the capabilities as a tank destroyer. The 85mm D-5S gun was derived from the 85mm anti-aircraft gun and was modified for such use.

Oct 19, 2015 · The SU-85 was designed to counter German Tiger and Panther tanks introduced in 1943 that had out-ranged the T34 with their 8.8cm (3.34in) and 7.5cm (2.95in) guns. It was based on a T34 chassis with aV-12 373kW (500bhp) engine but with a simple superstructure mounting an 85mm (3.34in) D-5S gun.

History of the Su-85 After the invasion of the Soviet Union by former ally Germany, the Red Army was routed in an attempt to stem the tide of the mighty Wermacht. The arrival of the legendary T-34 medium tank turned battles in the defender's favor, as its thick armor, speed and powerful guns held up well against the German Army's main battle ...

The Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 85 (SU-85 for short) tank destroyers were designed by Lew S. Trojanow and they were put into production in mid-1943 as a response to the need to counter the heavier German tanks that were beginning to appear on the front lines, and to meet the changing Soviet tank strategy that focused more so on the lethality of guns ...