SU-85B

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SU-85B

124 000

Crew:

Commander
Driver
Gunner
Loader (Radio Operator)

Advantages:

Extremely good top gun in most categories, equivalent to a Tier V TD or Tier VI tank guns.
Good acceleration, turn rates, and overall mobility
Good camouflage values

Disadvantages:

Nearly no armour, very vulnerable to HE shells
Limited gun depression and elevation
Stock gun is easily damaged
Ridiculously expensive guns, most costing above 50,000 credits

Tank description:

The SU-85B is a Soviet tier 4 tank destroyer.In April-May of 1943, the SU-85B tank destroyer designed by the Gorky Automobile Plant underwent trials. The vehicle was a modernization of the SU-85A and featured the artillery LB-2 gun, 160-hp engine, and SU-76M chassis. The cabin, drive wheels, and spare parts kits were redesigned. Only one prototype was built.It is very similar to the SU-76 in characteristics, except that it mounts a larger gun and has a greatly increased gun arc. Though not the fastest, it still proves effective speed for tier 4 TD. The SU-85B is able to perform reconnaissance with intent to survive, unlike others that are often-times destroyed. Should you see someone noteworthy, many players choose to remain hidden and keep the target marked for attack. With a top speed of 43 km/h, and a view range of 310m, it has the ability to fire over long ranges and get away faster than most tanks in its tier, making it a great tank for sniping or hit and run tactics. Either way, should you choose to scout or attack, the AP round is able to make quick work of low-tier tanks, and damage some larger ones. The SU-85B is able to mount the D-5S 85-A and LB-2S guns, shooting 85mm rounds at a relatively high RPM. As a TD, the 85B also has a camouflage bonus. All this comes at the cost of HP and weak armour, meaning it can not really hold up to a lot of punishment. The stock gun on 85B is the top gun of the SU-76, and is highly recommended to upgrade the gun quickly to the 85 mm D-5S-85A, and then to the 85 mm LB-2S. Update 9.6 reduced SU-85B''s view-range from 390 to 310 meters. Now it should be better to stay behind, abandon scouting and accept the switch from delivering direct fire to relying on your allies'' spotting skills.The SU-85B marks the end of its Soviet tank destroyer line.

In April-May of 1943, the SU-85B tank destroyer designed by the Gorky Automobile Plant underwent trials. The vehicle was a modernization of the SU-85A and featured the artillery LB-2 gun, 160-hp engine, and SU-76M chassis. The cabin, drive wheels, and spare parts kits were redesigned. Only one prototype was built.