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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Tank Park and Museum

WWII Societ SU-76 Assault Gun

article and photos by Russ Lockwood



Impressed with German assault guns, the Soviets atrted their own program in 1942, and accepted for production in December 1942. However, the initial model proved unreliable, and modifications in 1943 produced the SU-76M. Althought outclassed as a tabnk destroyer, it was issued to infantry units for direct fire support. It served throughout the war and then afterwards in the Warsaw Pact.

Crew 4, 76.2mm gun, Speed 28mph, Range: 199 miles

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