The ISU-152 was an exceptionally powerful self-propelled artillery weapon and was developed from the IS-2 heavy tank during WW II. The vehicle was widely employed against German tanks – including the Tigers – and in the fire suppression role. The ISU-152 was also used to attack fortified emplacements such as concrete bunkers.
Самая мощная самоходная артиллерийская установка Второй мировой войны была создана на базе тяжелого танка ИС-2. Она предназначалась для борьбы с тяжелымй танками противника и для подавления огневых средств, успешно применялась и при штурме фортификационных сооружений.