Tank Museum in Kubinka, pavilion N6 (Auto and armored vehicles of fascist Germany – Third Reich)
German medium (?) self-propelled gun SU-128, 1942, (medium semi-closed self-propelled unit), small-serie (official catalog)
It was developed in 1942. Produced in small batch series since 1942. It was in service with the army of fascist Germany. Used in the battles of the Second World War.
Heavy anti-tank ACS 12.8 cm. Pz.Sfl V (expert review)
Other classification: VK 30.01 on the Henschel chassy (prototypes)
German assault gun 128 mm. on Henschel chassy (prototype).
Tactical and technical characteristics
Weight – 35 tons
Crew – 5 people
The overall dimensions (length x width x height) are 10075 x 3160 x 2700 mm.
Armament, gun – 1 piece, caliber – 128 mm., Ammunition – 18 shots
machine gun – 2 pieces, caliber – 7.92 mm.
Armored protection, forehead and hull – 45 mm.
Engine power – 300 horsepower
The maximum speed is 25 km / h
Cruising range on the highway – 170 km.
The depth of water barriers, fordable – 1.2 meters
Design Features
Base – the original.
General layout – the control compartment is located in the front part of the car body, the combat one in the middle, the power one in the stern. Armament – loading is separate.
Protection – the body of a welded, semi-closed type, from rolled armor plates with low angles of inclination. Chassis – carburetor engine “Maybach”; caterpillar propulsion unit with checkerboard arrangement; the driving wheels are located in front.