The designation isu stands for selfpropelled installation, created on the basis of the is tank. Insignia 601st tank destroyer battalion army and usaaf. During ww2, this vehicle fulfilled the role of a powerful artillery piece and tank. Dragon 5 russia soviet jsu122s152 tank destroyer wwii. However, these vehicles differed in their combat use.
Jul 20, 2015 world of tanks ru isu 122s tier 7 premium tank destroyer for free. The primary application of the isu 122 was as a tank destroyer, while the su isu 152 tended more towards the assault gun role. The only su on t62 chassis that i have heard of is the it on which information is exceedingly sparse and i read that it had simply been an intelligence mistake. Tony died before heather was born so this was her way of getting to know him better. Do you want an isu 122s tank destroyer tier 7 premium for free.
During ww2, this vehicle fulfilled the role of a powerful artillery piece and tank destroyer. If your order includes this item, it may take a few more days before we ship it. By november 1941, the army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after other interim models were criticized for. True, the guns were incredibly potent, particularly in the case of the s261, which could penetrate 204 mm from m.
Unit history courtesy of the tank destroyer association by l. A heavy assault gun, built on the basis of the is tank, was effective against german heavy tanks as well as fortifications. The 122 mm gun on the isu 122 allowed it to engage armour and fortifications with heavy armourpiercing round and a large highexplosive round. Tank destroyers with the rise of the tank came the rise of the dedicated tank destroyer, armored and wellarmed combat vehicles developed with a singleminded battlefield purpose. Houthi rebels with a captured yemeni army su100 seventy years later, in 2014. Unit roster of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion courtesy of greg mcquade. 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. The vehicle came to be because the soviets were able to produce isu152 hulls faster than they could produce their 152 mm 6 in ml20s armament. Tank destroyer 2 is a simple top down tank game with only one goal. The isu152 was conceived as a replacement for the su152, which was based on the kv1s chassis. While we hold as much stock as possible, on occasion this product may.
They are ideal for damagefarming and sniping early in the match, and occasionally acting as makeshift assault guns later on. The vehicle comes with a garage slot, a good deal of gold, and an exceptionally welltrained crew. The british cromwell b tier vi tank and soviet isu 122s tier vii tank destroyer. With the same hull as the is2, the isu 122 had good armour performance but very good performance with highexplosive rounds. A total of 4,635 vehicles were built from november 1943 through june 1945. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. Yes, it is a tank destroyer, but it has the best mobility and camo out of all of the tier 7 tanks. This premium vehicle has a 20% bonus xp earn and a 35% bonus silver earn. The gun on this td isnt the only thing thats fast even with a heavy tank chassis its surprisingly quick, as well. Destroy all enemy tanks, turrets and try to stay alive. This is the zvezda 3534 kit in 5 scale, of the russian tank destroyer isu122. It 122 and it tank destroyers recently, in a new article about the foreign use of the t62 tank an interesting subject by itself, by the way an interesting vehicle was mentioned.
The vehicle entered service in august of that year, and a total of 675 vehicles were manufactured in 1944 and 1945. The isu high powered gun projects were, in many respects, a failure. Currently in the asia server i see that the isu 122s is on sell. The prototype was built at the chelyabinsk kirov plant in april 1944.
I love playing the isu 122s152 tbh, because people tend to either ignore you, or see you as a free kill and blindly charge. While we hold as much stock as possible, on occasion this product may need to be cast especially for you by our expert staff. Production of the isu122 ended as the war drew to a close. Note that the isu 122 2 was the isu 122s with the 122 mm d25s, hence the skip from isu 122 1 to isu 122 3. I hear its like a worse is12244 but still decent, i want to know from you all who have it if its goodfun.
The su100 samokhodnaya ustanovka 100 was a soviet tank destroyer armed with a 100 mm antitank gun in a casemate superstructure. I will scan the back when i get there next week or so. World of tanks ru isu 122s tier 7 premium tank destroyer. Soviet tank destroyers generally have poor gun handling, but they have some of the best camouflage values in the game. This site is dedicated to the men that served our country in tank destroyers. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. 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. Latoche neilsen from items belonging to her grandfather, tony latoche. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Website dedicated to the 691st tank detroyer battalion.
You can obtain this tank, buying a desktop pc from eldorado eshop. It is my hope that this site may bring together the families of these men to celebrate their accomplishments during wwii and in life. Two members of the berlin five get their own solo tank sales. It was introduced during the closed beta test for ground forces before update 1.
When soviet production of hulls exceeded their ability to produce the large ml20s howitzers, the decision was made to install the smaller 122mm a19s gun in the extra hulls, and the isu 122 was born. The isu152 is a soviet selfpropelled gun developed and used during world war ii. Isu 122s lets play world of tanks tanksmas sale 2015 is it worth it. So i got the isu122s today and it came with a crew with bia perks fully trained on it. Ive never heard of su on t55 chassis, only su12254 aka it122, it standing for tank destroyer, like the it1 rocket tank. So in the new update, the e25 is getting some penetration love from wg. Here, i will cover equipment for tank destroyers tds. You all here helped me decide in getting the kv2202 after the t502 and id like you to help me decide on this one, thanks. This site uses we recommend the following browsers select language site search donate.
Therefore, it was used as mobile artillery to support more mobile infantry and armor attacks. World of tanks ru isu 122s tier 7 premium tank destroyer for free. Compared to the isu122, the isu122s presents a better 122 mm cannon by allowing for faster reloads. The su100 was probably the pinnacle of wwii soviet tank destroyer design. You run the risk of things like screens not quite fitting if the pe was made for another companys kit i. After wwii, it saw extensive service all over the middle east, stretching into the 21st century. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii. World of tanks eu isu 122s on sale home news wargaming news world of tanks news power incarnate, this soviet tank destroyer is a force to be reckoned with, especially if approached from the front.
The more popular object 268 line favors alpha damage, but it comes at. World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. Zvezda military 5 soviet isu122 tank destroyer kit. Dezgamez walks us through various vehicle stats, equipment and crew loadout and much more as dezgamez takes us through a.
The 122mm gun could be used to destroy both enemy tanks and fortifications. The su122 was a selfpropelled 122mm gun produced on the chassis of the t34 medium tank, and was similar in concept to the early versions of the german stug, designed to provide close support for the infantry. The isu 152 was conceived as a replacement for the su152, which was based on the kv1s chassis. I already have a 65% camouflage first skill crew on my su100m1 and a 90% second skill crew on my isu152. It was unofficially nicknamed zveroboy in response to several large german tanks and guns coming into service, including tigers and panthers. Use tankopedia to find out more about characteristics of various vehicles featured in the game. Which insignia would a private from the reconnaissance company of the 601st tank destroyer battalion wear during wwii. There are basically to different types of tds, and equipment choices will vary between the two types. It seems like it should work for parts of the su122, since they had the same hull. One variant has the tanks cannon on the left side of the patch, rather than the right.
While these vehicles offered more firepower than any tank, the fact that they did not have a turret left the. Isu152 tier viii soviet tank destroyer blitz hangar. The isu 122s is a rank iv russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. Object 241 or isu152 was a soviet heavy selfpropelled artillery vehicle during the second world war. As the tanks of world war ii grew bigger and stronger, the need for more powerful weapons to destroy them also grew. The isu122s is a rank iv russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 5. Insignia 601st tank destroyer battalion posted in army and usaaf. I have covered equipment for heavy tanks and equipment for arty and light tanks earlier. Isu 122s support the advance with a rain of shells. The patch is on display at the bastogne barracks now. One of the most difficult tanks in the game to resist the urge of an aggressive play. After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force, a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions. The isu122 was built on the proven chassis of the is2 heavy tank, which it shared with the isu152 selfpropelled howitzer. What did you do with the free crew you got with this amazing machine.
Shortly afterwards, the polish military created the 25th polish selfpropelled artillery regiment, which consisted of 10 isu152s and 22 isu122s. Try not to snipe at extreme range, or let yourself get caught in a. High quality limited edition miniature model of made with attention to details in scale 172. Tankopedia contains useful information on the world of tanks vehicles for both new and experienced players. The new tank destroyer was equipped with a fullenclosed armored cockpit. More than a few vets customized their patches with theatermade unit tabs. Isu122s is a heavy selfpropelled gun, based on the is chassis. Day, and probably a ways before, they, the members of the 601st td bn. Page 1 of 2 101st airborne tank destroyers pocket patch 1970s posted in army and usaaf. Each vehicle comes with a zeroskill crew with a brothers in arms perk and special exterior customization as standard features. Add its lethal 122mm gun to your arsenal and blow your enemies into oblivion. Like the isu 152, the isu 122 proved to be a very powerful multipurpose vehicle as an assault gun, selfpropelled artillery, and tank destroyer. It was produced to satisfy a april 1942 requirement issued by the main artillery directorate, calling for a fully armoured self propelled mount for a gun capable of firing more powerful.
The following section provides individual pages for each unit and provides a short history along with everything we have on the unit, to this point. The su100 samokhodnaya ustanovka 100 was a soviet tank destroyer armed with a 100 mm anti tank gun in a casemate superstructure. Zyskowski of c company, that his name is spelled incorrectly with an l in the roster as lyskowski, instead of with a z for zyskowski. Compared to the isu 122, the isu 122s presents a better 122 mm cannon by allowing for faster reloads. You can browse vehicles by nation or by tier, explore basic and advanced configurations. Isu152 tank destroyer at the muzeum polskiej techniki wojskowej in warsaw. Destroyer model, tank destroyer patch, russia and soviet union stamp covers. Isu122s tier vii soviet tank destroyer blitz hangar. The berlin quartet returns with a discounted isu 122s as part of the group.
Since the isu152s gun was mounted in a casemate, aiming it was awkward, and had to be done by repositioning the entire vehicle using the tracks. You want a faster and more agile soviet tank destroyer try the su12244 you prefer a tank destroyer with more armor that will not see tier ix tanks try the at 15a play style. Isu122s general discussion world of tanks blitz official. When soviet production of hulls exceeded their ability to produce the large ml20s howitzers, the decision was made to install the smaller 122mm. There are those that are fully embroidered, embroidered on twill and on wool, and some which feature bullion embroidery. In 1944, more than 30 isu152s were delivered to the peoples army of poland.
There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 19391945 in the military factory. Now after going through the wiki i take it that the su12244 is better at close range while the isu is better at longer range, but the isu comes with the 0 skill bia crew and of course, is slightly more expensive. Isu122s tank destroyers ussr world of tanks tank compare. The vehicle entered service in august of that year. Details about dragon 5 russia soviet jsu122s152 tank destroyer wwii armor model kit 6047. Ww2 us army military tank destroyer shoulder patch 4 wheel fully. Compared to the isu122, the isu122s presents a better 122 mm cannon by allowing for faster reloads general info survivability and armour.
The isu122s is a soviet tier 7 premium tank destroyer. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The british cromwell b tier vi tank and soviet isu122s tier vii tank destroyer. Tank destroyer units were broken into three groups, brigades, groups and battalions. Currently in the asia server i see that the isu122s is on sell. For this purpose, isu122s were supplied to special assault groups. Yes, it is a tank destroyer, but it has the best mobility and camo out of all of the tier 7.
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