SU-122-54

SU-122-54

2S3M

Object 268

SU-122-54

2S3M

Object 268

USSR

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.7	6.7	6.7

Class:

Tank destroyer

Research:82 000

Purchase:240 000

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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

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Armour type:

• Rolled homogeneous armour
• Cast homogeneous armour

Armour	Front	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	100 mm (50°) Front glacis 100 mm (54°) Lower glacis	80mm	45 mm (17°) Hull 30mm (21°) Superstructure	20 mm

Notes:

• Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick.

Mobility

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Armaments

Main armament

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Additional armament

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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

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great gun that can fire HEAT-FS shells, unlike most other 122mm gun-equipped tanks.
• Fairly low silhouette
• Has a 14.5 mm machine gun, good for warding off low-flying aircraft
• Great gun depression, unlike most Soviet tanks

Cons:

• Long reload, though not as long as an IS-tank
• Lack of a turret means that if you get flanked, the tank is in serious trouble

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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