Feb 12, 2017 · Some design elements were clearly inspired by the BGS-5 SPG (a precursor to the SU-32), such as the ZIS-5 gun with a cast mantlet on a special mount. The tank destroyer had a small height, only 1800 mm.

The 76-mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) (Russian: 76-мм дивизионная пушка обр. 1942 г. (ЗиС-3)) (GRAU index: 52-P-354U) was a Soviet 76.2 mm divisional field gun used during World War II. ZiS was a factory designation and stood for Zavod imeni Stalina ("factory named after Stalin"), the honorific title of Artillery Factory No. 92, which first constructed this gun.

The SU-76 was based on a lengthened version of the T-70 light tank chassis and armed with the ZIS-3 mod. 1942 76-mm divisional field gun. Developed under the leadership of chief designer S.A. Ginzburg (1900–1943).

The SU-76M SPG, armed with the ZIS-3 76 mm gun, was the second most numerous vehicle in the Red Army. This gun was one of Grabin's best, and had very respectable characteristics. Nevertheless, the idea of installing a more powerful gun was persistent, and some variants, such as the SU-85B, came close to entering production.

Apr 1, 2017 · According to the requirements, the SPG had to use either the 57 mm IS-1 or 76 mm ZIS-3 gun. The chassis was still the ZIS-42. However, new orders were given on October 31st.

Feb 17, 2021 · The armament of the GAZ-68 was the trusty 76 mm M1942 ZiS-3 divisional gun, one of the most common guns within the Red Army at the time, and also the main weapon of the SU-76. The field gun was capable of both direct and …

Feb 2, 2006 · (Rumanian decided to use this gun and its domestic variants on their SPG tank-destroyers in 1944!) Its high-velocity round enables this range, although (strictly speaking) 76 mm HEAT round have better armour penetration than AP round.

The OSA-76 was armed with the 76.2 mm Assault Gun ZIS-3Sh based on the 76.2 mm Divisional Gun ZIS-3. The vehicle had a very low weight - less than 3,500 kg. The GAZ-MM gasoline engine powered it.

In indirect fire, the ZiS-3 had the best maximum elevation angle of any other comparable SPGs and could operate to a 17 km (10.5 mi) range. However, the 76.2 mm (3 in) rounds lacked explosive power compared to 152 mm (5.98 in) howitzers.

Aug 22, 2024 · the LVT-4 Zis-3 was a Chinese modification of the abandoned LVT-4 captured after the exile of the Republican Chinese. a bit like the LVT-(A)-4 the tank was modified using a Russian gun to make it an SPG.