Artillery (ASU)

From mobility in the war, many addicts. Therefore, in the early 20 century, a lot of weapons set to self-chassis. So it was with guns. After their crawler course, got the tank. Roughly speaking, it can be called a self-artillery unit. But historically taken to distinguish ACS from the tanks. Despite the very high similarity (especially outside), there is a mismatch. ACS has a powerful armor and is designed to fire by tanks, armored vehicles and infantry. During the attack a fast-moving artillery capable of nastupayuschimi troops, dragging the line of fire here.
During the Second World ACS performed a variety of tasks. They can be used as a regular artillery, moving his way. They used more to eliminate the enemy artillery. Conversely, large, well-armored SAU participated as a fighter tanks. At such samohodkah set medium semiautomatic gun. To increase the pace of firing a single shot. Fighters have been ineffective in the fight against the enemy infantry, it was also difficult to use in urban settings. In order to support infantry and tanks during the offensive assault weapon to appear. They were fully armored, and differed from the tank more powerful gun, capable of striking armored target. Such samohodki successfully applied for a battle with infantry and taking the enemy fortifications. Often planted artillery shells on the chassis of obsolete tanks. They could be half or even be without reservation. Such ACS have anti-tank guns of small and medium-sized and determined to attack tanks from the shelter. Planted guns and civilian equipment - tractors and trucks, often they are not booked.
Recently, the use of ACS as a fighter tanks is not effective. This is transferred to helicopters and guided missiles. But the light installation for artpodgotovki still found in many countries. Found samohodki new, unusual application - the destruction of snipers.