Additional Information: A fully rotating turret was considered essential for the new self-propelled howitzer. This feature allowed the vehicle to fire in any direction on short notice, which ensured quick and effective support during combat. The D-30 howitzer, which served as the base weapon for the design, already had this capability thanks to its tripod mount, which allowed for 360-degree firing. This was a major advantage because, in the West, one of the key reasons for developing self-propelled guns with rotating turrets was that their towed artillery couldn’t fire in all directions without being repositioned. But the D-30 didn’t have this limitation. This all-around firing capability became especially valuable during the Soviet Union’s war in Afghanistan. The D-30 was the primary artillery weapon of the Soviet 40th Army and was highly effective at Soviet forward operating bases. Its ability to quickly provide artillery support in any direction made it a critical asset - which was something that was still lacking in Western light howitzers like the 105mm L118 and M119, used by British and American forces in Afghanistan. Given this advantage, it was only logical for the new Soviet self-propelled howitzer to include a fully rotating turret, continuing what the D-30 already offered. This was a clear step forward compared to older self-propelled guns from World War II, like the German Wespe, British Sexton, American M7 Priest, and Soviet vehicles such as the ISU-152, SU-122, and SU-76, which didn’t have this feature.
For it's time it was quite a neat thingy and actually one of few non-nonense pieces of hardware that came of out Soviet union. Interesting autoloader. Aged somewhat quickly, however still has niche and sadly, was skipped in modernisation effrots worldwide.
I get that Khruschev restricted development on SPGs which did not stymie but entirely halted Gvozdika/Akatsiya development, but if anything I would agree with him for that time period (1955) considering the Soviets weren't exploring 122/155 mm tubes like the Gvozdika or Akatsiya but 406 mm tubes like the Kondensator-P
Thanks for your comment! As far as I know, the Kondensator 2P wasn't a conventional piece of artillery, since it was supposed to fire shells with nuclear warheads. Also, even Krushchev ordered the development on the Kondensator 2P to be stopped and instead focus on nuclear missile technology.
@@prototypgamerhd The T-44 was basically the father of the T-54. The T-44 didn‘t really make it big in the Soviet army as I think only about 2,500 were built, whereas the T-54, which was based on the T-44, was widely adopted in the Soviet army and produced in large quantities (≈ 100,000 units produced). Therefore, I think the T-54 would more likely be seen as the first MBT of the Soviet army.
@@prototypgamerhd For it's time it was relatively good. But there were a few problems. Firstly, the T-44 didn't have much potential for a bigger cannon. It had the same 85mm cannon from the T-34, which didn't have sufficient firepower to penetrate early cold war tanks. This problem was solved by the T-54, which was equipped with a 100mm cannon from the beginning. Efforts to equip the T-44 with a 100mm cannon failed because the turret was too small and there wasn't enough space inside the tank. Also, the reason why the T-44 was produced in limited numbers (about 1,823 units) and only for a few years (1944-1947) was partly because of the end of World War 2, which reduced the immediate need for mass production, and partly because the T-54 was already in development and seen as a more capable successor. If I remember right, the T-44 was supposed to fight during WW2, but its development took too long and it was only accepted into service once the war was already over. After the war, there was no immediate need to mass produce the T-44. If you have more questions about the T-44, this video might provide you with answers: ua-cam.com/video/B6-UumwUI9o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Bobiua-cam.com/video/B6-UumwUI9o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Bobi
Its not yugoslavian civil war, such thing didnt happen Yugoslavian independence wars Its like saying american revolution was a british empire civil war
122 is on par with 105 howitzer, not with 155. You better off with 152 if you want comparable outcome to 155, or go crazy with 207 if 155 or 152 won't cut it
At the time the D30 was first in service, 105mm and 122mm was considered fairly "standard" caliber for a heavy gun. It was only later that 155mm and 152mm became the new standard. Overall quality and capability was also going up during these periods.
Additional Information:
A fully rotating turret was considered essential for the new self-propelled howitzer. This feature allowed the vehicle to fire in any direction on short notice, which ensured quick and effective support during combat. The D-30 howitzer, which served as the base weapon for the design, already had this capability thanks to its tripod mount, which allowed for 360-degree firing.
This was a major advantage because, in the West, one of the key reasons for developing self-propelled guns with rotating turrets was that their towed artillery couldn’t fire in all directions without being repositioned. But the D-30 didn’t have this limitation.
This all-around firing capability became especially valuable during the Soviet Union’s war in Afghanistan. The D-30 was the primary artillery weapon of the Soviet 40th Army and was highly effective at Soviet forward operating bases. Its ability to quickly provide artillery support in any direction made it a critical asset - which was something that was still lacking in Western light howitzers like the 105mm L118 and M119, used by British and American forces in Afghanistan.
Given this advantage, it was only logical for the new Soviet self-propelled howitzer to include a fully rotating turret, continuing what the D-30 already offered. This was a clear step forward compared to older self-propelled guns from World War II, like the German Wespe, British Sexton, American M7 Priest, and Soviet vehicles such as the ISU-152, SU-122, and SU-76, which didn’t have this feature.
Maaaan , 02:38 soviet-russian artillery was and IS no joke. Its hauntingly beautiful
@yetamm That was artillery with style
"IS" no joke, teehee
The T64 as the 'first main battle tank'? Centurion stares at you in disbelief 😂but great video nonetheless - keep up the good work!
Yes, famous British school of tank deslgn
@@mayfieldcourt Thank you!
Maybe he meant first production MBT with composites?
you can Honestly say it was the Soviet Union's first MBT
T53/55/62 are kinda still taking ques from Ww2 Medium tank design
For it's time it was quite a neat thingy and actually one of few non-nonense pieces of hardware that came of out Soviet union. Interesting autoloader. Aged somewhat quickly, however still has niche and sadly, was skipped in modernisation effrots worldwide.
Very pleasant video
Your comment pleases me too, thanks!
Splendid video, the 2S1 has quite the silly shape.
Thanks! I had to Google what Splendid means 😂 it sounds like Royal British English
I get that Khruschev restricted development on SPGs which did not stymie but entirely halted Gvozdika/Akatsiya development, but if anything I would agree with him for that time period (1955) considering the Soviets weren't exploring 122/155 mm tubes like the Gvozdika or Akatsiya but 406 mm tubes like the Kondensator-P
Thanks for your comment!
As far as I know, the Kondensator 2P wasn't a conventional piece of artillery, since it was supposed to fire shells with nuclear warheads. Also, even Krushchev ordered the development on the Kondensator 2P to be stopped and instead focus on nuclear missile technology.
Great vid!
@rs5974 Thank you!
I would say the Centurion is probably the first MBT, and the SPz lg HS-30 the first IFV.
@@Godvana_ Fair take
I believe the first "mbt" title goes to the centurion. But good job man I like your videos, your channel should be way bigger!
Thank you, I appreciate it :)
What about the t44?
@@prototypgamerhd The T-44 was basically the father of the T-54. The T-44 didn‘t really make it big in the Soviet army as I think only about 2,500 were built, whereas the T-54, which was based on the T-44, was widely adopted in the Soviet army and produced in large quantities (≈ 100,000 units produced).
Therefore, I think the T-54 would more likely be seen as the first MBT of the Soviet army.
@bobiwt i mean it never saw Combat but got good mobility armor and a good gun for its time
@@prototypgamerhd For it's time it was relatively good.
But there were a few problems. Firstly, the T-44 didn't have much potential for a bigger cannon. It had the same 85mm cannon from the T-34, which didn't have sufficient firepower to penetrate early cold war tanks. This problem was solved by the T-54, which was equipped with a 100mm cannon from the beginning. Efforts to equip the T-44 with a 100mm cannon failed because the turret was too small and there wasn't enough space inside the tank.
Also, the reason why the T-44 was produced in limited numbers (about 1,823 units) and only for a few years (1944-1947) was partly because of the end of World War 2, which reduced the immediate need for mass production, and partly because the T-54 was already in development and seen as a more capable successor.
If I remember right, the T-44 was supposed to fight during WW2, but its development took too long and it was only accepted into service once the war was already over. After the war, there was no immediate need to mass produce the T-44.
If you have more questions about the T-44, this video might provide you with answers:
ua-cam.com/video/B6-UumwUI9o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Bobiua-cam.com/video/B6-UumwUI9o/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Bobi
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Its not yugoslavian civil war, such thing didnt happen
Yugoslavian independence wars
Its like saying american revolution was a british empire civil war
@@lukapaic7560 Oh okay. Thank you for adding this
The .122mm in a self propelled never made sense. The .122 shell doesn't have the range. The workhorse of the artillery is the .155mm.
122 is on par with 105 howitzer, not with 155. You better off with 152 if you want comparable outcome to 155, or go crazy with 207 if 155 or 152 won't cut it
At the time the D30 was first in service, 105mm and 122mm was considered fairly "standard" caliber for a heavy gun. It was only later that 155mm and 152mm became the new standard. Overall quality and capability was also going up during these periods.
It had at the time.