WormWoodTheStar on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/wormwoodthestar/art/IS-2-heavy-tank-375231932WormWoodTheStar

Deviation Actions

WormWoodTheStar's avatar

IS-2 heavy tank

Published:
6K Views

Description

IS-2 was a Soviet response to the German Tiger tanks. However, while the German machines were more often used for tank-destroying roles, the Soviet command wanted the IS-2 to be a multi-purpose machine.

The IS-2 had a sloped armour that in some places was 120 mm thick, yet its weight was ni bigger than 46 tonnes, which means it ws just slightly heavier than "medium" Panther and much lighter than the Tiger and Tiger II. That gave them a better mobiility than the Germans had - they could for example cross bridges for which Tigers were too heavy.

The tank was armed with 122 mm gun. It could fire either armour-piercing, high-explosive or fragmentation shells with great effect. However, it was not as accurate as the Tiger's gun. Moreover, the AP rounds sometimes failed to penetrate the German armour. Sometimes the Soviets prefered to use HE shells to crack the tanks open.

The IS-2's greatest drawbacks were its low mechanical reliability and crew comfort. The transmission mechanisms, gearboxes and engines were especially prone to failures.

This particular tank was restored in 2013 by the members of Armoured Warfare Museum, and it is the only IS-2 in running condition in Poland. It bears the markings of 4th Heavy Tank Regiment.
Image size
1024x734px 281.31 KB
Make
OLYMPUS CORPORATION
Model
C8080WZ
Shutter Speed
10/600 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
15 mm
ISO Speed
50
Date Taken
Nov 30, 1999, 12:00:00 AM
© 2013 - 2024 WormWoodTheStar
Comments3
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
Midway2009's avatar