152mm ML-20 heavy howitzer (Soviet)

Description

The Soviet 152mm ML-20 was one of the most versatile and powerful artillery pieces of the Second World War.

Introduced in 1937, the ML-20 combined the characteristics of a gun and a howitzer, giving it both long-range firepower and high-angle capability. Designed under F. F. Petrov at Plant No. 172, it weighed over 7 tonnes in combat configuration. The gun fired 152mm shells at a muzzle velocity of 655 m/s, with a maximum range of 17.2 kilometres, and a rate of fire of three to four rounds per minute.

The ML-20 was used extensively in the Winter War and the Great Patriotic War, proving effective against fortifications, infantry, and even heavy armour. Its adaptability led to its installation on self-propelled platforms such as the SU-152 and ISU-152, which earned the nickname “Zveroboy” (“beast killer”) for their ability to destroy German Tigers and Panthers. With nearly 7,000 units produced, the ML-20 remained in service for decades, influencing artillery design worldwide.

• Country/Army: Soviet
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Original Designer: Artou & RKX (crew)
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• 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.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.