15mm/1:100 scale Soviet SU-85 self propelled gun – solid resin, hand-painted, and weathered. Ideal for collectors and wargaming.
The SU-85, a formidable Soviet tank destroyer developed during World War II, emerged as a critical component of the Red Army's armored forces. Introduced in 1943, it boasted a potent 85mm D-5S gun mounted on a modified T-34 chassis, providing enhanced firepower capable of engaging and destroying German tanks at considerable ranges. Its robust armor-piercing capabilities made it a feared adversary on the battlefield, able to penetrate the thick armor of German Panthers and Tigers. With its relatively low silhouette and good mobility, the SU-85 offered Soviet forces a versatile and effective solution for countering the German armored superiority during the latter stages of the war, contributing significantly to the eventual Soviet victory on the Eastern Front.
