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SU-85I stats at a glance
The SU-85I has 400 hit points , 60mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 160 damage per shot with 119mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2133.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.9 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 60 / 30 / 50 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 2.0:1. This pronounced angling makes the SU-85I significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 50 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.6:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 35.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 21.5% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mm D-5S-85A | 6 | 160 | 119mm | 4.5s | 13.33 |
With the top-tier gun, the SU-85I can theoretically output up to 2133 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How SU-85I compares to its peers
There are 18 tier 5 tank destroyers in WoT, including the SU-85I. Its 400 HP places it in the top 71% for hit points among same-tier tank destroyers (peer average: 401). Frontal hull armor of 60mm ranks in the top 24% for the class (peer average: 52mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 65% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 160 damage per shot, higher than 53% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 119mm puts it in the top 82% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- SU-85I vs Wolverine — tier 5 tank destroyer from USA
- SU-85I vs T67 — tier 5 tank destroyer from USA
- SU-85I vs 60G FT — tier 5 tank destroyer from China
- See full tier 5 tank destroyer tier list — all 18 vehicles ranked
Related tier 5 tank destroyers
- 60G FT — China
- AT 2 — UK
- Type 3 Ho-Ni III — Japan
- Ikv 103 — Sweden
- M10 RBFM — France, premium
- Pz.Sfl. IVc — Germany
- S35 CA — France
- Semovente M41 — Italy
- All USSR tanks · Tier 5 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
Along with the creation of the SU-76I, there were attempts to mount a 85-mm gun on the captured German Pz.Kpfw. III tanks. The vehicle never entered mass production or saw service.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the SU-85I in WoT?
The SU-85I is a tier 5 tank destroyer from USSR.
How much damage does the SU-85I do?
The top gun on the SU-85I deals 160 damage per shot with 119mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the SU-85I a premium tank?
Yes — the SU-85I is a tier 5 premium tank destroyer in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the SU-85I?
50 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the SU-85I have?
Hull armor: 60mm front, 30mm side, 50mm rear.