The T34 family of vehicles spawned many variants over its life. In response to the German practice of constructing assault guns on different tank chassis, the Russians developed the SU-122 howitzer based on the T34. While not effective in the anti tank roll, its 122 mm howitzer offered impressive fire power as mobile artillery and against fixed positions. Later SU variants included high velocity 85mm and 100mm anti-tank guns that proved more effective in the anti armor role.