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The SU-85B is a Soviet tier 4 tank destroyer that is very similar to the SU-76 in characteristics, except that it mounts a larger gun. Many players find that this tank destroyer can double as a scout. Though not the fastest, it still proves effective. The SU-85B is able to perform reconnaissance with intent to survive, unlike others that are often-times destroyed. Should you see someone noteworthy, many players choose to remain hidden and keep the target marked for attack. With a top speed of 43 km/h, and a view range of 410m, it has the ability to fire over long ranges and get away faster than most tanks in its tier, making it a great tank for sniping or hit and run tactics. Either way, should you choose to scout or attack, the AP round is able to make quick work of low-tier tanks, and damage some larger ones. The SU-85B is able to mount the D-5S 85-A and LB-2S guns, shooting 85mm rounds at 15 RPM. As a TD, the 85B also has a camouflage bonus. All this comes at the cost of HP and weak armor, meaning it can not really hold up to a lot of punishment. Also, even though the gun arc is slightly better than the SU-76's, the gun elevation and depression is inferior to its predecessor, making it especially vulnerable on hilly terrain.

The SU-85B leads to the SU-85.

GAZ-74b/ModulesGAZ-74b/EquipmentGAZ-74b/Consumables

Thoughts and Suggestions

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Above average traverse speed
  • Above average penetration and rate of fire
  • Above average accuracy
  • Above average ammo capacity
  • Above average view and signal range


Cons:

  • Below average hit points
  • Below average engine power and top speed
  • Below average armour
  • Below average damage
  • Below average aim time, gun arc, and elevation arc


Combat Effectiveness



Early Research


Suggested Equipment


Medium-Caliber Tank Gun Rammer Coated Optics Cyclone Filter "Wet" Ammo Rack Class 1 Enhanced Torsion Bars 1 t Class Binocular Telescope Camouflage Net 

Historical Info

The SU-85B (really the GAZ-74b), was a prototype based on the SU-76. The second variant (GAZ-74b), was similar to the SU-IT-76, recommended by NII-13. The vehicle had a low silhouette, was well-armored (45mm glacis plate) with sloped armor, and was armed with the 76 mm S-1 Gun (the same gun was mounted on the serially produced SU-76i). The new tank killer was to receive the GMC-71 diesel engine. The GAZ-74b was built, underwent factory testing, and on the whole approved by military personnel. Under the designation SU-76-I (not to be mistaken for SU-76i) or SU-74, it was subjected to government tests. However, in 1943, the arming of these vehicles with the 76 mm gun with a long barrel (41-calibres) was already considered inadequate for combat with heavy German tanks. The cost significantly exceeded the that of the SU-76, which was already being mass produced. Therefore, the fate of the GAZ-74b was sealed.


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Japan
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