122mm A-19 super heavy anti-tank gun (Soviet)

Description

The Soviet 122mm A-19 was a formidable heavy gun, serving both as field artillery and an anti-tank weapon during the Second World War.

Developed in the late 1930s, the A-19 combined the barrel of the earlier M1931 gun with the carriage of the 152mm ML-20 howitzer, resulting in improved mobility and stability. Entering production in 1939, about 2,450 units were built before 1946. Operated by a nine-man crew, the gun weighed over 7 tonnes in action and fired 122mm shells at a muzzle velocity of around 806 m/s, with a maximum range exceeding 20 kilometres.

Initially deployed as corps-level artillery, the A-19 proved highly effective against German armour, capable of penetrating up to 125mm of armour at range. Its design was later adapted for vehicle-mounted versions, notably the IS-2 and IS-3 heavy tanks and the ISU-122 self-propelled gun, cementing its reputation as one of the Red Army’s most versatile and powerful weapons.

• Model: 122mm A-19 super heavy anti-tank gun
• Country/Army: Soviet
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Artou (gun – amended by MarDav) RKX (crew)
  
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
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• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
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