The SU-85 (Samokhodnayaustanovka 85) was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during World War II, developed on the basis of the T-34 medium tank and the SU-122 assault gun. Produced from August 1943 through July 1944. The 85-mm D-5S gun allowed the SU-85 to effectively hit enemy medium tanks at distances of more than 1,000 meters and was able to destroy a Tiger tank from 1000 meters out, proving much capable against the newer German tank designs.

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29,2 t

4

1943 - 1944

2050

6100 mm

3000 mm

2450mm

400 mm

85 mm D-5S

52

48

Diesel500 hp

55 km/h

400 km

Christie