Half-open modernized SAU was developed in 1943 instead of SU-76. It was the divisional gun ZIS-3 on a tracked chassis. The ammunition supply consist of 50 rounds. Self-propelled part of the plant was made on the basis of tanks 7-70 and T-60. The armoured body protected crew and units from the fire of the enemy. A turret is immovable: a gun in a turret was limited comers of turn. The crew consists of four persons. SAU was used in all kinds of fight. It could fired from short stops and from cover Especially it has proved its usefulness in street fights on the German's territory. In total it was manufactured 13932 machines |
