SU-75 (V) - Soviet Jagd.Pz.IV (V)

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SU-75 (V) - Soviet Jagd.Pz.IV (V)
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Soviet Troops aboard trophy tank destroyer Jagd.Pz.IV (V)

Introduction
The Soviet Union captured several German Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) assault guns during World War II, including the Jagd.Pz.IV (V), an advanced variant of the Jagdpanzer IV series. This heavily armored, well-armed vehicle mounted a 75mm Pak 42 L/70 gun, providing excellent anti-tank capabilities. Upon capture, the Soviet Army quickly recognized its effectiveness, incorporating it into their own forces. Soviet engineers and crews modified the vehicles for use on the Eastern Front, where they were deployed in combat against German tanks and infantry. Despite their German origins, these captured tanks became valuable assets, providing crucial firepower and enhanced protection for Soviet units.


History and Soviet Usage

The Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V), also known as the Jagd.Pz.IV (V), was a German self-propelled anti-tank vehicle developed during World War II to combat the increasing threat of Soviet armor on the Eastern Front. It was an evolution of the earlier Jagdpanzer IV, mounted on the chassis of the Panzer IV, which had been one of Germany’s most successful tanks. The Jagd.Pz.IV (V) was designed with improved armor and a more powerful 75mm Pak 42 L/70 gun, which was capable of engaging even the heaviest Soviet tanks, such as the T-34 and KV series, at long range.

The vehicle’s low profile and sloped armor made it difficult to hit, providing superior protection compared to earlier tank destroyers. Production of the Jagd.Pz.IV (V) began in 1944, and it was deployed primarily on the Eastern and Western Fronts. However, due to the increasing pressure on German resources and manufacturing capabilities, only about 278 units were built before the end of the war in 1945.

After the war, several Jagd.Pz.IV (V) vehicles were captured by the Allies, including the Soviet Union. The Soviets, who had experienced the devastating impact of these vehicles on their own forces, were eager to examine and reverse-engineer the German designs. The captured Jagdpanzer IVs were sent to Soviet research centers, where they were evaluated, and some were used in combat by Soviet forces near Lake Balaton. These captured vehicles provided valuable insights that influenced the development of Soviet armored vehicles in the post-war years.

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Jagdpanzer IV and Turan tank in 1st Bulgarian Army service in late 1944/Early 1945
(chassis number 320662) supplied by the Soviets.

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Captured Jagdpanzer IV, Sd.Kfz. 162 with Soviet trophy number 268. Lake Balaton, Hungary. 1945


Specifications

General Information

  • Origin: Germany
  • Crew: 4
  • Number Captured: 20~

Weight:

  • 28.5 tons

Dimensions:

  • Length: 7.2 meters (with gun)
  • Width: 3.2 meters
  • Height: 2.2 meters

Armament:

  • 75 mm Pak 42 L/70 gun (used for anti-tank purposes)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG34 machine gun (coaxial)

Armor:

  • Front: 80 mm (sloped)
  • Sides: 40 mm
  • Rear: 30 mm
  • Top: 20 mm
  • Bottom: 20 mm

Engine:

  • Maybach HL 120 TRM, 12-cylinder gasoline engine
  • Power: 265 hp (197 kW)
  • Maximum speed: 38 km/h
  • Range: 200 km

Sources

The use of captured German self-propelled guns in the Red Army at the final stage of World War II
Panzer IV/70(V) - Tank Encyclopedia
jagdpanzer IV 70 (v)
Bulgaria (WW2) - Tank Encyclopedia
Jagdpanzer IV - Wikipedia
Tank Archives: A Barrel Too Long
https://www.militaryimages.net/threads/captured-german-armor-in-russian-service.9711/

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+1, but only for the event/battle pass vehicle.

-3, if Gaijin ever thinks about adding this as a tech-tree vehicle.
AFAIK, the soviets have too many domestic Tank destroyers/SPG for that role.

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Yes because I feed off of rage. +1

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+1 for premium/event vehicle, obviously. I’d love to couple my Su-85 with this SU-75 in my Soviet tank destroyer lineup.

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+1,good

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+1 for BP/Event, Like always, I think these make better rewards than 90% of them.

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+1 if and only if it isn’t added at the cost of a domestic option.

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Ain’t that a Pak 40 and not 42?

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We could get more events for captured vehicles, Finland and Soviet Union, aswell France and USA surely has a lot to offer in this regard.

Maybe a promotional pack for those vehicles, since they are in-game but with different markings would be a great way to implement, yet copy and paste, at the same way improving someone’s else line-up in a nation that doesn’t have said vehicle.

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Sure but then germany should get all east german tanks which are missing including T-34 85s and IS-2s they had

Despite that the cannon is no L70 it’s a L48. Way to short for a L70 so it is most likely the jagdpanzer 4 instead of the panzer 4/70

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too bad, the one you’re showing is a l48, not an l70. And honestly i’d much prefer a 80mm front l/48 (and it would be unique) than another l70.

I’m aware of the issues, they’ll get corrected.

no, keep the l48 instead of the l70, it’s a much more interesting vehicle.

I want it now !!

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It wouldnt be unique since germany should/must receive the 80mm version aswell, which was much more common than the 60mm version jagdpanzer 4 we have ingame

Any major modifications that would make it different in-game?

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and yet we don’t have it in game…

for what reason please? Russia got the tIII, tV, and they aren’t that common, so a premium unique jagdpanzer IV (if we’re talking about the l48, that should be the one in the german TT, but gaijin…) isn’t a bad idea.

less copy paste the better