KSP-76

The KSP-76 was a Soviet Armed Forces assault car that began development in 1943.^[1] It mounted a 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) gun on a wheeled chassis in an attempt to provide support for scout and airborne units.^[1] The light chassis proved unable to withstand repeated firings of the gun and the project never got beyond the prototype stage.^[1]

Description

The KSP-76 had a crew of three.^[2] It consisted of a commander/gunner, gunner/loader, and driver.^[2] The hull was divided into three parts.^[2] The gun was mounted at the front, the fighting compartment was located at the middle, and the engine was found in the rear.^[2] The fuel tank, which had a capacity of 140 liters, was placed to the left of the engine.^[2] Fifty four rounds of 76.2mm ammunition were provided.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Zaloga, Steven J; Grandsen, James (1984). Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War Two. Arms and Armour Press. p. 193. ISBN 0-85368-606-8.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Kinnear, James (2000). Russian Armored Cars 1930-2000. Darlington Productions. p. 186. ISBN 1-892848-05-8.

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[Zaloga193-1] Zaloga, Steven J; Grandsen, James (1984). Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War Two. Arms and Armour Press. p. 193. ISBN 0-85368-606-8.

[Kinnear186-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Kinnear, James (2000). Russian Armored Cars 1930-2000. Darlington Productions. p. 186. ISBN 1-892848-05-8.

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