1. The main purpose of anti-tank artillery is the escort of armoured units, combat against enemy tanks, enemy anti-tank artillery, and suppression of machinegun strongholds (nests) during an offensive with infantry or tank riders.
2. The anti-tank SPG must satisfy the following requirements:
- Minimal possible requirements, low bore axis.
 - Possibility of firing from short stops without deploying trails.
 - The STZ tractor is used as chassis (if possible, without conversions or additions).
 - The engine can be replaced, but only with another engine that is presently in production.
 - The top speed of the SPG must be within 25-30 kph.
 - The maximum ground pressure can be from 0.5 to 0.7 kg/cm².
 - Maximum grade is up to 30 degrees off-road.
 - Cruising range must be at least 200 km
 
3. The I-13-52 cannon designed by NII-13 is used (if possible, without conversions or additions) as armament, with the following characteristics:
- Caliber: 57 mm
 - Muzzle velocity: 920 m/s
 - Maximum pressure: 3100 kg/cm²
 - Ammunition from the ZIS-2
 - Vertical range: from -6 to + 12 degrees
 - Horizontal range: 360 degrees (desirable)
 - Recoil resistance: 1800 kg
 - Recoil length: 30-40 mm
 - System weight (with mount) 850 kg
 - Barrel length: 3145 mm
 - Penetration at 30 degrees:
 - 300 m: 79 mm
 - 600 m: 73 mm
 
- Protection of the engine and transmission from a direct hit of a 45 mm tank or anti-tank gun (45-50 mm).
 - Frontal protection: 30-45 mm.
 - Crew protection (side shields): bulletproof, 6-8 mm.
 - The breech and roof are unarmoured.
 
5. Ammunition stored onboard must be at least 200 rounds, protected with bulletproof armour.
6. The crew must consist of a driver, gunner, loader, and commander.
Chairman of the NKV Technical Council, E. Satel"
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