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== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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'''Armour type:''' | '''Armour type:''' | ||
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* Rolled homogeneous armour | * Rolled homogeneous armour | ||
| − | * Cast homogeneous armour | + | * Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Commander cupola) |
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| − | |Hull | + | ! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof |
| − | |100 mm (50°) ''Front glacis'' | + | |- |
| − | 100 mm ( | + | | Hull || 100 mm (50°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 100 mm (54-55°) ''Lower glacis''|| 80 mm || 45 mm (17°) || 20 mm |
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| − | | | + | | Superstructure || 100 mm (50°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 100 mm (41°) ''Side joint plate'' <br> 100 + 100 mm (7-65°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 80 mm (26°) || 30 mm (21°) || 20 mm |
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'''Notes:''' | '''Notes:''' | ||
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* Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. | * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. | ||
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=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' | ||
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=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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The SU-122-54 could be described as a post-war ISU-122. Most characteristics of the vehicle point towards an effort to improve on both the good and bad features of the ISU. It features thickened and better-angled armour increased firepower with better crew ergonomics and new shells as well as improved mobility thanks to a redesigned chassis. This makes for a dangerous vehicle with more options in how to use than it's predecessors. | The SU-122-54 could be described as a post-war ISU-122. Most characteristics of the vehicle point towards an effort to improve on both the good and bad features of the ISU. It features thickened and better-angled armour increased firepower with better crew ergonomics and new shells as well as improved mobility thanks to a redesigned chassis. This makes for a dangerous vehicle with more options in how to use than it's predecessors. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * Strong gun that can fire HEAT-FS or APDS shells, unlike most other | + | * Strong gun that can fire HEAT-FS or APDS shells, unlike most other 122 mm gun-equipped tanks |
* Fairly low silhouette | * Fairly low silhouette | ||
* Has a 14.5 mm machine gun, good for warding off low-flying aircraft | * Has a 14.5 mm machine gun, good for warding off low-flying aircraft | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Long reload ( | + | * Long reload (16 seconds), though not as long as an IS-tank |
| − | * The protection is not adequate | + | * The protection is not adequate |
| − | * Restricted firing angles for the main guns, horizontally and vertically | + | * Restricted firing angles for the main guns, horizontally and vertically, due to casemate mounting |
* Lack of a turret means that if you get flanked, the tank is in serious trouble | * Lack of a turret means that if you get flanked, the tank is in serious trouble | ||
* Roof machine gun will struggle to engage ground targets | * Roof machine gun will struggle to engage ground targets | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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The success of the T-54 tank in the early 1950s had the vehicle chassis used in many different variants for different roles. The roles range out from a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, armoured recovery vehicle, bridge-layers, mine-clearers, flamethrowers, armoured personnel carriers, fire-fighting vehicles, and a self-propelled gun. The self-propelled gun, known as "Object 600", was a vehicle based off the T-54A design and carried the 122 mm gun infamous on the IS heavy tank series. The vehicle was known as the SU-122-54, but it has sometimes also be referred to as the IT-122 as well. The chassis was modified for the vehicle, with the large gap present between the first and second road wheels moved to between the third and fourth. The superstructure, like traditional designs, was built onto the hull and held the 122 mm gun. Secondary armament consisted of two KPVT heavy machine guns on coaxial and pintle-mount for anti-aircraft purposes. The general design was developed and built between 1955 and 1957, with a total of 77 units made with minor differences between each batch. | The success of the T-54 tank in the early 1950s had the vehicle chassis used in many different variants for different roles. The roles range out from a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, armoured recovery vehicle, bridge-layers, mine-clearers, flamethrowers, armoured personnel carriers, fire-fighting vehicles, and a self-propelled gun. The self-propelled gun, known as "Object 600", was a vehicle based off the T-54A design and carried the 122 mm gun infamous on the IS heavy tank series. The vehicle was known as the SU-122-54, but it has sometimes also be referred to as the IT-122 as well. The chassis was modified for the vehicle, with the large gap present between the first and second road wheels moved to between the third and fourth. The superstructure, like traditional designs, was built onto the hull and held the 122 mm gun. Secondary armament consisted of two KPVT heavy machine guns on coaxial and pintle-mount for anti-aircraft purposes. The general design was developed and built between 1955 and 1957, with a total of 77 units made with minor differences between each batch. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the tank;'' | ||
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| + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/devblog/current/780/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> SU-122-54 and J2M2] | ||
{{USSR tank destroyers}} | {{USSR tank destroyers}} | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 6 May 2019
Contents
Description
The SU-122-54 is a Rank V Soviet tank destroyer with a battle rating of 6.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.49 (aka 1.70.1945) "Weapons of Victory". Featuring a T-54 chassis in a tank destroyer format and a 122 mm gun, the SU-122-54 presents an interesting vehicle for Rank V battles.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour
- Cast homogeneous armour (Gun mantlet, Commander cupola)
| Armour | Front | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 100 mm (50°) Front glacis 100 mm (54-55°) Lower glacis |
80 mm | 45 mm (17°) | 20 mm |
| Superstructure | 100 mm (50°) Front glacis 100 mm (41°) Side joint plate 100 + 100 mm (7-65°) Gun mantlet |
80 mm (26°) | 30 mm (21°) | 20 mm |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick.
Mobility
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.
Armaments
Main armament
Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.
Machine guns
Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.
Usage in battles
The SU-122-54 could be described as a post-war ISU-122. Most characteristics of the vehicle point towards an effort to improve on both the good and bad features of the ISU. It features thickened and better-angled armour increased firepower with better crew ergonomics and new shells as well as improved mobility thanks to a redesigned chassis. This makes for a dangerous vehicle with more options in how to use than it's predecessors.
However, this all comes at the price of a high battle rating of 7.3. This makes for a quite difficult vehicle to use, as the opposition will be fierce. Be mindful of how you approach a situation. Charging blindly or sitting very far back won't yield great results, play as if it were a chess match and strategically choose your position and targets.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Strong gun that can fire HEAT-FS or APDS shells, unlike most other 122 mm gun-equipped tanks
- Fairly low silhouette
- Has a 14.5 mm machine gun, good for warding off low-flying aircraft
- Decently mobile
- Has access to a rangefinder
- Good top speed
Cons:
- Long reload (16 seconds), though not as long as an IS-tank
- The protection is not adequate
- Restricted firing angles for the main guns, horizontally and vertically, due to casemate mounting
- Lack of a turret means that if you get flanked, the tank is in serious trouble
- Roof machine gun will struggle to engage ground targets
- Cupolas hits will injure respective crew members
- Two loaders means the rate of fire suffers strongly in the event of a penetration
- The armour is thick enough to hamper acceleration
History
The success of the T-54 tank in the early 1950s had the vehicle chassis used in many different variants for different roles. The roles range out from a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, armoured recovery vehicle, bridge-layers, mine-clearers, flamethrowers, armoured personnel carriers, fire-fighting vehicles, and a self-propelled gun. The self-propelled gun, known as "Object 600", was a vehicle based off the T-54A design and carried the 122 mm gun infamous on the IS heavy tank series. The vehicle was known as the SU-122-54, but it has sometimes also be referred to as the IT-122 as well. The chassis was modified for the vehicle, with the large gap present between the first and second road wheels moved to between the third and fourth. The superstructure, like traditional designs, was built onto the hull and held the 122 mm gun. Secondary armament consisted of two KPVT heavy machine guns on coaxial and pintle-mount for anti-aircraft purposes. The general design was developed and built between 1955 and 1957, with a total of 77 units made with minor differences between each batch.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| USSR tank destroyers | |
|---|---|
| SU-76M | SU-76M · SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps) · SU-85A |
| SU-57B | SU-57B · SU-76D |
| T-34 Derivatives | SU-122 · SU-85 · SU-85M · SU-100 · SU-122P |
| Heavy Tank Derivatives | SU-100Y · ISU-122 · ISU-122S · SU-152 · ISU-152 · Object 268 |
| SU-100P and Derivatives | SU-100P · Object 120 |
| Wheeled | YaG-10 (29-K) |
| Airborne | ASU-57 · ASU-85 |
| Rocket | BM-8-24 · BM-13N · BM-31-12 |
| ATGM | IT-1 · Shturm-S · Object 775 · Khrizantema-S |
| Artillery | 2S1 · 2S3M |
| Other | SU-5-1 · ZiS-30 · SU-122-54 |
| USA | SU-57 |
