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General Background

The Russian KV-2 heavy tank was famous for its enormous size and the gigantic 152mm gun. It was named after the Soviet defense commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov. The KV-2, designed as a slow-moving bunker-buster, was built using the same hull and chassis as the KV-1. It was reported that the KV-2 could withstand over forty enemy hits and none penetrated its armor before the use of Flak 18s and 36s by the Germans. However, the KV-2 was a victim of its own design because of its large turret which stood out as an east target for enemy firepower. It was also tremendously heavy and had a high rate of mechanical failure.

A total of 334 KV-2s was produced during the period from 1940 to October 1941. The Russian words "For Stalin" was inscribed on this high profile turret.

Specifications :

Weight:	52 tonnes
Dimensions:
Length:	23.3 ft – 7.1 m
Width:	10.9 ft – 3.32 m
Height:	10.6 ft – 3.23 m
Clearance:	1.4 ft – .43 m
Engine:	Diesel V-2K 600 hp
Maximum speed:	21 mph – 34km/h
Maximum range:	155 miles - 250 km
Armor:	Hull front /2.95 in – 75 mm
	Hull side/2.95 in – 75 mm
	Hull rear/2.36 to 2.76 in – 60 to 70 mm
	Turret/2.95 in – 75 mm
Armament:	1 x 152 mm M-10 model 1938/1940 Howitzer
	3 x 7.62 mm DT machine guns
Crew:	6
Production total:	Approximately 334