How heavy is a 122 mm shell?

Soviet 122 mm howitzers used different ammunition to 122 mm guns, although there was some compatibility. In the case of ammunition for the D-30, the standard 122 mm howitzer shell weight of 21.8 kg was retained, with a metal cartridge case holding variable propelling charges.

Was the t44 used in ww2?

After trials conducted in August and September 1944 and after it received several upgrades (which increased the weight of the vehicle to 32 tonnes), the T-44A officially entered service with the Red Army on the 23 November 1944, but did not see combat during World War II.

Who invented the howitzer?

Historically the first gun-howitzer was the French canon obusier of 19th century. The smooth-bore Canon obusier de 12 was a versatile weapon that quickly replaced both ordinary cannons and howitzers in French service, and became one of the basic types of artillery used by both sides of the American Civil War.

Was the t44 a good tank?

The T-44 is a Soviet tier 8 medium tank. A reference sample of the vehicle designated T-44A. Sporting better agility, firepower, and armor than the T-43, it still plays very much as a flanking medium tank, using its low profile and excellent mobility to make up for its mediocre armor and poor gun penetration.

Is t44 an MBT?

The T-44 was a medium, not a MBT. The T-54/55 is widely regarded as the world first MBT.

What was the best tank of World War II?

Arguably the best of these was the Iosef (Joseph) Stalin 2. Soviet IS-2 in Vyborg 1944. By 1942, the Germans were deploying large numbers of 88mm guns, both as field artillery and as tank weapons. The Soviets needed a new heavy tank, something that could face these guns while remaining reasonably fast and maneuverable.

What kind of gun was the SU-122?

The SU-122 (from Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 122 mm) was a Soviet self-propelled howitzer or assault gun used during World War II. The number “122” in the designation represents the caliber of the main armament—a 122 mm M-30S howitzer. The chassis was that of the T-34 .

How many SU-122 tanks were in WW2?

The first SU-122s produced in December 1942 were sent to training centers and two new combat units, the 1433rd and 1434th self-propelled artillery regiments. Initially, each of these mixed regiments consisted of two batteries with four SU-122s each and four batteries with four SU-76 tank destroyers each.

What kind of guns did the Soviet T-26 tank have?

The Soviet T-26 Tank served in Spain, Finland, and the early part of WWII. Fighting versions carried 37mm or 45mm guns or even flamethrowers. There were also command tanks, bridge layers, and artillery towers. Their hulls were originally riveted but from 1938 were welded for greater toughness.