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The SU-85 has 400 hit points , 45mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 55 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 18.9 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 45 / 45 / 40 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the SU-85 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 55 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 39.1% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 23.5% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mm D-5S | 4 | — | — | 4.5s | — |
| 85 mm D-5S-85BM | 5 | — | — | 5.5s | — |
How SU-85 compares to its peers
There are 19 tier 5 tank destroyers in WoT, including the SU-85. Its 400 HP places it in the top 67% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 400). Frontal hull armor of 45mm ranks in the top 56% for the class (peer average: 51mm). Top forward speed of 55 km/h is faster than 83% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- SU-85 vs 60G FT — tier 5 tank destroyer from China
- SU-85 vs Archer — tier 5 tank destroyer from UK
- SU-85 vs AT 2 — tier 5 tank destroyer from UK
- SU-85 vs Ho-Ni III — tier 5 tank destroyer from Japan
- See full tier 5 tank destroyer tier list — all 19 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed on the basis of the T-34 medium tank and the SU-122 assault gun. Produced from August 1943 through July 1944. The 85-mm D-5S gun allowed the SU-85 to effectively hit enemy medium tanks at distances of more than 1,000 meters and to penetrate the front armor of heavy tanks at shorter distances.
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What tier is the SU-85 in WoT?
The SU-85 is a tier 5 tank destroyer from USSR.
Is the SU-85 a premium tank?
No — the SU-85 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the SU-85?
55 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the SU-85 have?
Hull armor: 45mm front, 45mm side, 40mm rear.