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The text is a transcript of a video about the Su-85, a medium self-propelled artillery unit of the Soviet Red Army during World War II. The text describes the history, design, characteristics, production, combat use and evaluation of the Su-85. The text highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the Su-85, such as its good armor protection, maneuverability and firepower, as well as its limited horizontal fire angle, ammunition load and lack of machine gun. The text also mentions the modifications and improvements made to the Su-85 over time, as well as its role in creating the Su-100, a more powerful tank destroyer.
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- 1. The Su-85 was a medium self-propelled artillery unit created in 1943 to fight heavy German tanks.
- 2. The Su-85 was based on the Su-122 self-propelled gun and the T-34 tank chassis, and had a four-person crew.
- 3. The Su-85 was armed with an 85 mm gun, either the D-5S or the D-5T, which had a high armor penetration and a rate of fire of 6-7 rounds per minute.
- 4. The Su-85 had a rigid armored box body with a thickness of 20-45 mm, and had various observation devices, hatches and ventilation systems for the crew.
- 5. The Su-85 had a V-shaped 12-cylinder diesel engine with a power of 500 hp, and a suspension system with 5 double road wheels on each side.
- 6. The Su-85 had a shortwave radio station for external communication, and was painted in a uniform dark green color with various numbers, signs and inscriptions for identification.
- 7. The Su-85 was tested against other prototypes with different guns, and was recognized as the most reliable, convenient and effective option for production and service.
- 8. The Su-85 was used to escort T-34 tanks, destroy enemy armored vehicles and fire weapons, suppress pillboxes and manpower, and break through fortified areas and defensive lines.
- 9. The Su-85 proved its effectiveness in combat, especially against Tigers and Panthers, but also had some disadvantages such as limited maneuverability, angle of fire, ammunition load and machine gun protection.
- 10. The Su-85 was replaced by the Su-100 in late 1944, but was still used until the end of the war by the Soviet, Polish and Czechoslovak troops, and later by the GDR army.