IS-2 Heavy Tank

Overview

Official Name: IS-2 (Iosif Stalin tank)
Year of Production: 1943
Years Active: 1943-late 1950s (in Soviet service)
Range of Productive Years: 1943-1945
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Total Number Manufactured: Approximately 3,300
Interesting Fact/Detail: The IS-2 was known for its powerful 122 mm gun, designed to counter the heavy German tanks. It was renowned for its heavy armor and striking power, making it one of the most feared Soviet tanks of World War II.
Weapon Information: Armed with a 122 mm D-25T gun, and secondary armaments included one or two 7.62 mm machine guns.
Prominent Wars Participated In: World War II, particularly in the late stages on the Eastern Front.
Prominent Battles: Battle of Berlin, various engagements during the Soviet push towards Germany.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Weight: 46 tons
Horsepower: 600 hp
Maximum Speed: 37 km/h