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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Thanks.BIGpanzer wrote:The image is from http://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/Unit ... 6-75mm.jpg
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]Do you know anything about that SPG, Michael?
Michael
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)
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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