IS-2 Heavy Tank (turret only)

Development of the new soviet IS (Iosef Stalin) tanks, started in late 1942, began in earnest in 1943 as a response to the performance of the German Panther and Tiger tanks at the batttle of Kursk. The IS tanks were updated versions of the earlier KV with better mechanical reliability and more powerful weapons.
In museum since 1989.

Turret rear armor

Technical data

Weight: 46 t
Length / Carriage Length: 9.00 m / 6.67 m
Width: 3.07 m
Height: 2.73 m
Crew: 4 men
Armament: D-25T Mk.1943, 122 mm gun (28 rounds), 3x7.62 mm DT machine guns
Armor: up to 120 mm
Powerplant: W-2-IS, 12 cylinder V in-line diesel engine, 520 hp at 2000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 37 kph