The vehicle entered service in august of that year, and a total of 675 vehicles were manufactured in 1944 and 1945. The jagdtiger had the 128 mm pak 44 l55, but the isu152 had the ml20s 152 mm. The isu152 posted in player guides and information. The isu152, the tier 8 td with the tier 10 trollcannon, the mighty bl10. Because of its adopted role as an impromptu heavy tank destroyer, capable of knocking out the heaviest german armoured vehiclestiger and panther tanks. Object 241 or isu152 was a soviet heavy selfpropelled artillery vehicle during the second world war. Isu152 especially because even panzer iv can kill it easily. Isu152 soviet heavy self propelled gun 1943 tank encyclopedia. World of tanks puts you in command of over 600 war machines from. Eventually, the performance of the su152 in combat made modernizing the vehicle necessary. Youve just gotten out of su100 and expect to get into the big boy battles. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 1939 1945 in the military factory.
High quality army tank destroyer inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Fixed or reworked damaged models of the following vehicles. The isu152 is a rank iv russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. A heavy assault gun, built on the basis of the is tank, was effective against german heavy tanks as well as fortifications. It used an improved semiautomatic breech block that significantly increased the rate of fire, managing 3 rounds per minute but was still unfavourable. In november 1942, the state defense committee attempted to fix this by. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. Short history of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion courtesy of greg mcquade. There is a video of one of these that had been left for 40 years, and was started and driven away. History outline of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 by maj. Su100m1 su152 jagdpanther sturer emil t25 at t252 amx ac mle.
On top of that, it has low speed and maneuverability. The su 152 samokhodnaya ustanovka 152 is a soviet selfpropelled heavy howitzer used during world war ii. You run the risk of things like screens not quite fitting if the pe was made for another companys kit i. The su152 is a rank iii soviet tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. Packs one hell of a punch, and the penetration is not even right. World of tanks isu152 tier 8 tank destroyer random acts of violence duration. World of tanks isu152 russian tier 8 tank destroyer the. Every shot that has hit a tank has gone through except one where i rushed and hit the tracks. This gun has absolutely monstrous alpha damage, but sometimes.
I dont see how this thing is any better than the su152 besides the measly armor upgrad. World of tanks isu152 tier 8 tank destroyer bang, youre dead. Though it was not designed for the role, the vehicle inherited the nickname zveroboy beast killer from its predecessor, the su 152, for its ability to reliably kill the best protected german fighting vehicles. A total of 4,635 vehicles were built from november 1943. Best and worst tanks by tier and type best tier vii tank. Su100m1 su 152 jagdpanther sturer emil t25 at t252 amx ac mle. Zvezda 3532 model kit soviet tank destroyer isu152 ebay. It has 200 frontal armor and 100 rear which means panzer 4 have more than 50% chance to punch through its front armor and it will always penetrate its rear armor no matter what. Flanking a isu152 with any german main battle tank will quickly result in a dead isu152. I dont know why the isu 152 is at tier 5 with a br of 6. Object 241 or isu152 was a soviet heavy selfpropelled artillery vehicle. The default for ammunition selection is 4 ap and 16 he rounds.
Instead, the isu152 exceptionally fulfills the traditional role of an ambushing tank destroyer as well as that of a firesupport vehicle if accompanied by more heavily armored allied tanks. Read first this is my first attempt at a guide, constructive criticism is welcomed the isu 152 is the russian tier 8 tank destroyer. Instead, the isu152 exceptionally fulfills the traditional role of an ambushing tank destroyer as well as that of a firesupport vehicle if. Shop tank destroyer tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. The object 241k also known as isu 152k was a further development of the isu 152 and it featured the engine of the t54 medium tank. The prototype was built at the chelyabinsk kirov plant in april 1944. Aug 23, 2014 the isu 152 2 or isu 152bm was the vehicle that mounted the bl10. Eventually, the performance of the su 152 in combat made modernizing the vehicle necessary. In april 1943, the kv14 was redesignated as the su 152.
I just researched and equipped the bl10 on mu isu152. Rare yellow features ww 2 camp hood texas tank destroyer twill patch. We print the highest quality tank destroyer tshirts on the internet. Its introduction meant cancelling the production of the kv1c heavy tank. This is fine i suppose, as leaving your isu152 unsupported like that should result in punishment. Isu152k, biggest alpha damage on premiums world of tanks. While having a very powerful gun and based on the kv1s chassis, the su 152 has relatively weak armor for a tank destroyer. According to its combat designation, the su152 could be either a heavy tank destroyer or a heavy assault gun, and indeed, in practice, it was discovered the 152 mm 5. More than a few vets customized their patches with theatermade unit tabs. The su100 samokhodnaya ustanovka 100 was a soviet tank destroyer armed with a 100 mm antitank gun in a casemate superstructure.
The initial vehicle, designated object 241, or isu249. The story of abandoned soviet tank destroyer isu152 ukraine. One of the most difficult tanks in the game to resist the urge of an aggressive play. There are nine tier vii tank destroyers in world of tanks by patch 9.
Jun 15, 2015 ive been playing this game for quite a while playing mostly soviet machines, and couldnt help but notice that the tank destroyer line looks messed up. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units. Isu122s tier vii soviet tank destroyer blitz hangar. Model tank destroyer isu152 model van tank, model van pantservoertuig, alle modellen van tanks, pantserwagens, pantsers, tanks bij 1001hobbies. The elefant is a pure tank destroyer with 0 anti infantry capabilities. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with anti tank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. To get confederate, you have to not kill what youre shooting at. World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. World of tanks isu152 tier 8 tank destroyer return of. In later production runs the is tank chassis was used and the design was redesignated as the isu152.
It was used extensively during the last year of world war ii and saw service for many years afterwards with the armies of soviet allies around the world. Isu152 since it is actually a tank destroyer should be treated as one. While having a very powerful gun and based on the kv1s chassis, the su152 has relatively weak armor for a tank destroyer. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii. True, it had the most powerful gun mounted by any tank of the second world war, but it didnt have the largest bore. Feb 07, 2016 there are nine tier vii tank destroyers in world of tanks by patch 9. In addition to its poor armor and while fearsome, the d4s main gun of the isu152 is a mixed blessing due to its average accuracy, significant aim time and a long reload. Isu152 and is2 should have 1280 hp company of heroes. I have never understood when the best time to use he and so have almost always just shot ap. The isu122 was used as a powerful assault gun, a selfpropelled howitzer, and a longrange tank destroyer, the same as with the su152 and isu152 heavy selfpropelled guns in general. It was introduced during the closed beta test for ground forces before update 1. For both models, the crew compartments were enlarged, being higher and less sloped sides, while the hatches of the isu122 mounted the m1944 l43 a19 gun with a wedge breech block and fired a. The isu152 player guides and information world of tanks.
This heavy selfpropelled gun was based on the js1, and intended as a replacement for the spg su 152. Su152, isu152, soviet tank, heavy tank russian tanks. It mounted a 152 mm gunhowitzer on the chassis of a kv1s heavy tank. Ive been playing this game for quite a while playing mostly soviet machines, and couldnt help but notice that the tank destroyer line looks messed up. Isu152 tier viii soviet tank destroyer blitz hangar. For the largest number of people playing simultaneously on a single game server. The su152 found itself in the role of impromptu heavy tank destroyer and rose admirably to the task. In the original design, the soviets mounted a 152mm howitzer on the chassis of the kv1s tank. Now, su152 is pretty much the first thing on the soviet td tree that looks like something one can definitely call a tank destroyer. Su152 zveroboy selfpropelled heavy assault gun tank. In addition, the kv1s tank was withdrawn from production, and the su152 selfpropelled gun. I dont know why the isu152 is at tier 5 with a br of 6.
You rarely get many confederate medals when you drive the isu152. The isu 152 could also operate as an effective heavy tank destroyer. Su152 beast killer heavy tank destroyer rolls out this. A total of 4,635 vehicles were built from november 1943 through june 1945. It plays in a similar way to all the heavy british tds, so i have a. High quality tank destroyer inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. This title was inherited from its predecessor the su152.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Petrov, to design two new heavy assault guns based on the is2 tank is hull and chassis. The isu 152 is a rank iv russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. The isu 152 is not meant to destroy heavy german tanks like the panther or tiger or elefant. The isu152 selfpropelled gun combined three battle roles. It was slightly more improved, being shorter but still had the penetration required to effectively liquefy anything it hit. However, flanking a lone elephant with soviet main battle tanks will just result in a huge amount of deflected hits, giving a german player a lot more time. Su85i soviet tank destroyer tier v, premium added to ingame shop maps reworked version of the prokhorovka map with improved ambiance details added now named fiery salient.
Su152, isu152, soviet tank, heavy tank russian tanks of. It also had increased the size of the internal main fuel tank and removed the additional fuel tank placed in the crew. Isu152 is soviet heavy 152 millimeter selfpropelled gun of the second world war. Aug 11, 2014 the isu 152 posted in player guides and information. Flanking a isu 152 with any german main battle tank will quickly result in a dead isu 152. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Apr 11, 2016 the su152 was a frankenstiens monster of wwii. Because of its adopted role as an impromptu heavy tank destroyer, capable of knocking out. One variant has the tanks cannon on the left side of the patch, rather than the right. Poor armor only place a tier 67 may bounce is its gun mantlet poor manuverability long reloads poor accuracy pros.
It seems like it should work for parts of the su122, since they had the same hull. Ww2 tank destroyer division panther patch distressed gear slim fit tshirt. The designation isu stands for selfpropelled installation, created on the basis of the is tank. Unit histories courtesy of the tank destroyer association by l.
On february 14, 1943, it was put into production and designated kv14. Is3, is4, is7, isu 152, object 704, s51, t54, type 59, tiger ii. It was introduced during the closed beta test for ground. In april 1943, the kv14 was redesignated as the su152. The following vehicles are resized to historical dimensions. Mmo game of the year 2012, best online game 20, still playing 2017, 2018 two guinness world records.
The isu152 was conceived as a replacement for the su152, which was based on the kv1s chassis. Perhaps youve heard of the famously dreaded bl10 of the isu152, and this hunka junk is. There are those that are fully embroidered, embroidered on twill and on wool, and some which feature bullion embroidery. The isu is able to fight tanks and infantry, actually its a slow is2 with more range and no turret.
It had three major roles assault gun, tank destroyer and mobile artillery, which made it one of the most versatile heavy vehicles of the war. From 1943 to may 1945, no less than 1885 of these machines were produced. Wielding the same infamous 152 mm gun as on the su 152, the isu 152 presents better armour, mobility, and firepower with the addition of the heavyhitting heat round for the gun. Now, su 152 is pretty much the first thing on the soviet td tree that looks like something one can definitely call a tank destroyer. Perhaps youve heard of the famously dreaded bl10 of the isu 152, and this hunka junk is the last thing in your way.
Later production used an is tank chassis and was redesignated isu 152. Its ease of repair and use were additional benefits. World of tanks 152, new ussr tank destroyer with object 704s gun. Base statistics health points 500 2117 damage 285 897 armor 49 123. Supertest will receive very soon a brand new soviet tank destroyer to test, the isu 152k. This heavy selfpropelled gun was based on the js1, and intended as a replacement for the spg su152. The success of the su152, coupled with the development of the is josef stalin heavy tank hull, led the nktp to order design teams at chelyabinsk, in cooperation the mechanized artillery bureau bas and general f. Is3, is4, is7, isu152, object 704, s51, t54, type 59, tiger ii. This is fine i suppose, as leaving your isu 152 unsupported like that should result in punishment. The isu 152 was conceived as a replacement for the su 152, which was based on the kv1s chassis. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Su152 zveroboy selfpropelled heavy assault gun tank destroyer the su152 was a mating of the 155mm ml20 gunhowitzer and the chassis of the kv1 heavy tank to produce a selfpropelled heavy assault weapon system for the soviet army in world war 2. Isu152 tank destroyers ussr world of tanks tank compare. Stock, it comes with the same gun on the su152, at a tier higher. The main purpose of the isu152bm was the fight against heavily armored tank destroyers such as the elefant and the jagdtiger. I dont see how this thing is any better than the su 152 besides the measly armor upgrad. It was based on the kv1s tank and was known as isu 152. See more ideas about tank destroyer, m10 tank destroyer and ww2 tanks. The main purpose of the isu152bm was to fight against heavily armored tank destroyers such as the elefant and the.