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The SU-5 has 196 hit points , 15mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 30 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 196 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.1 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 15 / 15 / 15 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the SU-5 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 30 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 8 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.8:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 13.1% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm Gun mod. 1902/30 30 clb | 2 | — | — | 6.0s | — |
| 76 mm Gun mod. 1902/30 40 clb | 3 | — | — | 6.0s | — |
| 122 mm Howitzer mod. 1910/1930 | 4 | — | — | 15.5s | — |
| 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931 | 5 | — | — | 17.0s | — |
How SU-5 compares to its peers
There are 8 tier 4 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the SU-5. Its 196 HP places it in the top 71% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 192). Frontal hull armor of 15mm ranks in the top 71% for the class (peer average: 20mm). Top forward speed of 30 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- SU-5 vs AMX 105 AM — tier 4 spg (artillery) from France
- SU-5 vs Birch Gun — tier 4 spg (artillery) from UK
- SU-5 vs M37 — tier 4 spg (artillery) from USA
- SU-5 vs Pz.Sfl. IVb — tier 4 spg (artillery) from Germany
- See full tier 4 spg (artillery) tier list — all 8 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The vehicle was developed at the beginning of the 1930s by the Design Bureau of the Kirov Experimental Machine Building Plant No. 185 (Leningrad). The project based on the T-26 light tank was designed for supporting mechanized units. Three prototypes with 76, 122, and 152 mm guns were produced. The variant with the 122 mm gun saw mass production. A total of 30 vehicles were supplied to the army. The project was discontinued in 1937.
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What tier is the SU-5 in WoT?
The SU-5 is a tier 4 spg (artillery) from USSR.
Is the SU-5 a premium tank?
No — the SU-5 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the SU-5?
30 km/h forward, 8 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the SU-5 have?
Hull armor: 15mm front, 15mm side, 15mm rear.