KV-1 Heavy Tank

Overview

Official Name: KV-1
Year of Production: 1939
Years Active: 1939-1945
Range of Productive Years: 1939-1943
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Total Number Manufactured: Approximately 5,219
Interesting Fact/Detail: Named after Soviet defense commissar Kliment Voroshilov, the KV-1 was known for its extremely heavy armor. It was one of the Soviet Union's primary heavy tanks during the early years of World War II and was almost impervious to most German anti-tank weapons at the time.
Weapon Information: The KV-1's main armament was a 76.2 mm F-34 tank gun, along with three 7.62 mm machine guns.
Prominent Wars Participated In: World War II, notably in the early Eastern Front battles.
Prominent Battles: Siege of Leningrad, Battle of Moscow, and various early engagements against German forces.
Cost of Production: [Data Not Readily Available]
Cost of Ammunition: [Data Not Readily Available]
Crew Size: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio operator/machine gunner)
Weight: Around 45-52 tons (depending on the model)
Horsepower: 600 hp
Maximum Speed: Approximately 35 km/h