The designation 85 means the bore of the vehicles armament, the 85 mm d5s gun. The asu57 aviadesantnaya samokhodnaya ustanovka, or airlanding selfpropelled gun will be a new addition to the soviet light tank line and will be situated before the pt76 on the tree. New russian tank, new russian tank, new russian tank this game is. Short history of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion courtesy of greg mcquade. Plus if it is the patch its pretty high up on the pocket. The tankdestroyer force was the armys response to the wild successes of german armor in poland and france in 1939 and 1940. Trident soviet army kit asu57 antitank gun 72987177. Like in europe, however, tactical use of m18s in the pacific deviated from the original tank destroyer concept, with the hellcat used more in infantry support and bunkerbusting operations.
Building the asu 57 well, i have never built an aer kit before. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units. I think it would make most sense first though to convert this vehicle into an osu76 and give it to everyone who unlocked the asu57, which kind of eliminates the problem of the underperforming gun. The tank destroyer battalions in the third army claimed the destruction of 686 tanks and 238 selfpropelled guns. The asu 85 was based on pt76 amphibian tank, but without the amphibious capabilities. The asu 57 was designed to be a lightweight assault gun that could be airdropped and deployed by rocketassisted parachute along with the troops. The asu57 was a small, lightly constructed soviet assault gunspecifically designed for use by soviet airborne divisions. I think it would make most sense first though to convert this vehicle into an osu76 and give it to everyone who unlocked the asu 57, which kind of eliminates the problem of the underperforming gun.
I still say it was used for reforger but i dont think these are patches. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 3 army and usaaf u. A tank could be destroyed in a multitude of fashions. Detailed history of the 661st tank destroyer battalion written by george h. The first su 57 equipped company to see action was the 16th separate tank destroyer brigade which took part in the august 1943 dnepr river offensive in the ukraine. May 19, 2016 war thunder asu57 new russian spg war thunder tanks may 19. By november 1941, the army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after other interim models were criticized for.
History outline of the 692nd tank destroyer battalion, 19421945 by maj. Vintage us army 4th armor division patch tank destroyer roman numeral b. Often, however, the practical function of motorized td units was reconnaissance, a function inconsistent with twothirds of their seek, strike, destroy motto. The asu 85 is the replacement for the asu 57 57mm, which is no longer in service with the russian army. Asu is the russian designation for the airborne assault gun aviadezantnaya samochodnaya ustanovka and 85 is for the caliber of the gun. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii. Have been waiting for the asu85 and asu57 for a long time d cant wait for japanese tanks. This is definately a older style korean machine embroidered style. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. Official histories excoriated the failure of the program.
The proliferation of tanks gave rise to antitank weapons. The highestscoring tank destroyer battalion in the european theater, the 823rd tank destroyer battalion, claimed to have destroyed 1 panzers, including 27 panthers and 18 tigers, using towed guns and m10s. Earn five holiday exclusive tanks this season and tons of delightful awards. The aggressive spin that attached to the title tank destroyer was based on the mobility, speed, and tactics these units possessed in theory. The asu 57 became the first successful soviet airborne tank, overcoming failings in previous soviet concepts that had stemmed from the 1930s. The 57 mm gun can nearly penetrate most tanks at its battle rating range, nearly 100 mm at 500 meters away with regular ap rounds. Sep 27, 2014 i see what you guys are talking about but i dont see a patch. The shirt was beyond hope of salvaging, due to the rips and overall horrible condition. You may also be interested in the following products. Russian asu57 airborne tank destroyer hobby boss 83896. However the vehicle gave lightly armed airborne troops. The 57 mm gun can nearly penetrate most tanks at its battle rating range, nearly 100 mm at 500. The top portion of the hull has a ridge that needs to be shaved off so that armor on top fits.
The asu 57 was designed to be a lightweight assault gun that could be airdropped and deployed by rocketassisted parachute pp128500 or p7 along with the troops. Plastova stavebnica modelu ruskeho samohybneho protitankoveho dela z obdobia 2. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. I often manage one kill, but when i shoot a side of a tank, right in the ammo rack, with an aphe shell and everything, it turns its turret slowly and instafucks my tiny tank destroyer. Have never seen another like this one in any collections.
Asu85 soviet airborne tank destroyer with images tank. An m18 from the 603d tank destroyer battalion, combat command b, 6th armored division, guards an intersection in luneville, france, 22 september 1944. But, why would the asu85 take place in the light tank tree if it is a tank destroyerspg. The su 57 is a premium rank i russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 2. The asu57 was designed to be a lightweight assault gun that could be airdropped and deployed by. World of tanks zombie apocalypse survival tank destroyer armored fighting vehicle battle tank. But a look at historical records shows that tank destroyers actually did their job well.
Asu 85 the positions of the commander and gunner have been changed. It is a tiny, mobile 57 mm gun carriage akin to the zis30. The asu57 is a rank iii russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 4. Army concluded tank destroyers were a waste of time. During its years of operation, 54 vehicles would have been assigned to each airborne division. The asu was likely meant to add some tank destroyer flair to 4. The first su57 equipped company to see action was the 16th separate tank destroyer brigade which took part in the august 1943 dnepr river offensive in the ukraine. World of tanks self propelled artillery tank armor military armor tank destroyer armored fighting vehicle tank design battle tank ww2 tanks selfpropelled gun with mm tank cannon and sealed fighting room based on it is judged to be insufficient thermal power and it is not adopted. The most difficult one being a single soldier taking on the tank. Jul 12, 2017 russian asu 57 airborne tank destroyer 83896 contains more than 300 parts. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. The vehicle is similar to the american 75 mm gmc m3 by mounting a gun on the back of a halftrack. The asu57 became the first successful soviet airborne tank, overcoming failings in previous soviet. The su85 samohodnaya ustanovka 85 was a soviet selfpropelled gun used during world war ii, based on the chassis of the t34 medium tank.
Tank destroyer 2 is a simple top down tank game with only one goal. Jan 19, 2007 page 3 of 22 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at. The asu57 was a sovietdesigned system meant to provide a selfpropelled antitank gun option to airborne elements. War thunder asu57 new russian spg war thunder tanks. Its a soviet tank destroyer armed with a semiautomatic 57mm cannon, little to no armour, and huge. Destroy all enemy tanks, turrets and try to stay alive. The vehicle sides are thickly molded and lack any rivet detail. Make offer authentic ww2 hellcat tank destroyer patch 4wheeled tank original ww2 panther tank destroyer patch military 4 wheel usa. It features individual track links and photoetched details. Base statistics health points 225 799 damage 145 496 armor 19 40 attack. Asu85 the positions of the commander and gunner have been changed. Su57 57mm gmc t48 in soviet service tank encyclopedia. It was then published in a booklet and then reprinted in 1995, in the 69th infantry association bulletin volume 48, no 2.
The su57 is a premium rank i russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 2. Unit histories courtesy of the tank destroyer association by l. The vehicle was developed during the cold war era designed from 1951, produced from from 1959 and replaced the obsolete opentop asu 57. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. May, 2016 asu57 was the first seriesproduced spg in the ussr that was developed specially to be delivered by air for airborne landing troops. Fought along the siegfried line near helenthal, germany, in march. In august 1944, the su57 equipped 19th brigade fought during the baranow bridgehead battles in poland, some units from this brigade then went on to fight in the berlin and prague.
Soviet army kit asu57 antitank gun trident 72987177. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 3 army and usaaf. See more ideas about tank destroyer, wwii and ww2 tanks. Straley in june of 1945, while the unit was still in germany. The asu was armed with a 57mm main gun hence the 57 occurring in the designation but was lightly armored and offered basic protection to the crew. Asu57 was the first seriesproduced spg in the ussr that was developed specially to be delivered by air for airborne landing troops. The asu85 is the replacement for the asu57 57mm, which is no longer in service with the russian army. Page 3 of 22 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf.
Earlier soviet selfpropelled guns were meant to serve as either assault guns, such as the su122, or as tank destroyers. One main drawback was the vehicles welded aluminum hull, which offered little protection for the crew. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 1939 1945 in the military factory. Its a soviet tank destroyer armed with a semiautomatic 57mm cannon, little to no armour, and huge balls of steel used to balance the thing when it was freaking dropped out of an. The german armed forces came up with an award to recognize individuals who accomplished this task. Russian asu57 airborne tank destroyer 83896 contains more than 300 parts. The soviet asu85 lightweight tank destroyer designed for their airborne forces. This next one we cut off of a early og107 fatigue shirt in the mid1980s. It was designed as an airborne selfpropelled gun to provide fire support and antitank capability for the vdv vozdushnodesantnye voyska, the soviet airborne forces. It was developed as an interim solution in 1942 by equipping a light turretless chassis with the pak 43 heavy antitank gun. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the. The vehicle was developed during the cold war era designed from 1951, produced from from 1959 and replaced the obsolete opentop asu57. After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force, a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions. The asu57 was a small, lightly constructed soviet assault gun specifically designed for use by.
There is little flash, or push out pin marks to deal with in this kit. Several parts had sinkholes including, unfortunately, the gun barrel. Description the asu57 is a rank iii russian tank destroyer with a battle rating of 4. The asu57 was a small, lightly constructed soviet assault gun specifically designed for use by soviet airborne divisions. As far as the asu57 i just completed the aermaquette kit and actually found it to be rather a fun build. Committed to battle at rocherathkrinkelt, belgium, on 16 february, 1945.
Asu 57 the internal extinguisher is now separated from the body armour. Irina, kv8 4star, heavy flamethrower gather bells from portal of chaos and battles on the story map. Also included is a decal sheet to finish the vehicle in either soviet or egyptian service. The asu57 was a successful design that saw service with soviet airborne divisions for around 20 years before being replaced by the asu85. Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. In august 1944, the su 57 equipped 19th brigade fought during the baranow bridgehead battles in poland, some units from this brigade then went on to fight in the berlin and prague.
May 02, 2019 the asu 57 was a sovietdesigned system meant to provide a selfpropelled anti tank gun option to airborne elements. The asu57 was designed to be a lightweight assault gun that could be airdropped and deployed by rocketassisted parachute pp128500 or p. Arrived at le havre, france, on 21 january 1945, equipped with m18s. Get ornaments, candy canes, and cookies from the event map, which you can exchange in the event store or contribute to the gift bags. I see what you guys are talking about but i dont see a patch. Katyusha, katyusha 5star, artillery polina, asu57 5star, tank destroyer eliza, pt76 5star, light tank ulyana, object 279 5star, heavy. When the asu 57 was introduced, every airborne division acquired 54 vehicles each, however by the turn of the 1960s, the asu 57s only numbered 245 in service. Asu57 the internal extinguisher is now separated from the body armour. The asu57 was a successful design that saw service with soviet airborne divisions for around 20 years before being replaced by the asu 85. Building the asu57 well, i have never built an aer kit before. This army tank destroyer 3 patch is made by the same company that supplies patches to the united states armed forces. Though only lightly armoured and displaying a high profile, it could frontally. War thunder asu57 new russian spg war thunder tanks may 19, 2016 war thunder 10.
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