*Experimental SELF-PROPELLED GUNS of the Allies - help!*

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Post by BIGpanzer » 31 Mar 2006, 10:14

The image is from http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/Unit ... 6-75mm.jpg

Do you know anything about that SPG, Michael?

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Post by Michael Emrys » 31 Mar 2006, 14:36

Thanks. :)
Do you know anything about that SPG, Michael?
Not yet. My information doesn't go back that far. I'll poke around a bit and keep my eyes open though and let you know if I come across something. I suppose you noticed the Packard sign? That might be a clue that could help you trace it. Then again, it might not. That's the way of clues. [shrug] ;)

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Post by BIGpanzer » 31 Mar 2006, 21:02

Ok, thanks Michael!
I will try to find any info, too! But as I could understand it is very hard to find correct info about early (postWWI) experimental SPGs.

Regards, BP

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Post by BIGpanzer » 01 Apr 2006, 20:52

Also I've read several times about experimental French 75mm SPG based on St. Chamond wheeled-tracked tank Model 1921, but I never saw its photo. Does anybody have the photo of that SPG?

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Post by BIGpanzer » 13 May 2006, 00:22

One good friend of mine sent me the image of Soviet 152mm SPG of coastal defense (engineer A. Tolochkov) today. But unfortunately, I forgot to ask him about the source :( Probably, some kind of old technical journal.............

We've already discussed that gun shortly here. It was developed by A. Tolochkov (Leningrad Kirov works "Bolshevik") in 1933 according to the order of Administration of Motorization and Mechanization of the Red Army. Chassis was modified from T-28 medium tank, gun - naval 152mm B-10. That was universal SPG for coastal defense, assault gun for infantry support and long-range SPG. That unique gun should be equipped with crane for shells, hydraulic drive of gun elevation and automatic loading, lifting mechanism for caterpillars on stationary position, roller path for 360 degree rotation on stationary position (drive from the main engine) and electrical gun director. But Central artillery administration dismissed the project, nevertheless some ideas were used in experimental Soviet heavy SPGs of 1930s.

Specifications: weight 50 t; dimensions 10x3.5x2.5-2.9m; crew 6 men; armor 8-20 mm; engine 400 hp; speed 20 km/h; set-up time 2-3 min.
Picture of the Soviet 152.4mm self-propelled gun of coastal defense of A. Tolochkov (1933, project)
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