Infantry support guns are designed to provide direct organic support for infantry forces. They fire a range of shells, primarily in a direct fire mode.
Towed infantry guns
Most towed infantry guns are lightweight and capable of being manhandled for limited mobility to accompany infantry.
Self-propelled infantry guns
A self-propelled infantry gun (assault gun) is an armored gun-armed vehicle designed to provide direct fire support for infantry and armored forces. Typically, the gun is mounted in the hull and the front of the vehicle is heavily armored.
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References
- Zaloga, Steven J., James Grandsen (1984). Soviet Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War Two, London: Arms and Armour Press. ISBN 0-85368-606-8.
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