In 1944, the IS-2 was the only large-scale Allied tank whose armor provided some protection from the well-known Tiger 88mm long-barreled guns and Panther 75mm L/70 guns. The IS-2 was …

Jun 30, 2014 · An up-gunned version of the IS-1, the IS-2 was the main Russian heavy tank of 1944, replacing the KV-1 and variants. It was armed with a 122 mm gun.

Nov 19, 2015 · The IS-2 was one of the first production Soviet tanks to remove the traditional second driver/hull machine gunner from the bow of the tank, providing additional space for fuel …

Aug 26, 2019 · After the capture of a German Tiger I in January 1943, Soviet designers set out on a major redesign to carry a 122 mm cannon in a turret. The new heavy tank that resulted was …

Feb 12, 2019 · One of the most powerful tanks of the Great Patriotic War, the IS-2 was so successful that it not only destroyed the Nazis, but served the Soviet and Russian armies for …

The IS-2 (Iosif Stalin, or Joseph Stalin) was a formidable Soviet heavy tank, developed and put into service during World War II as a direct response to the powerful German Tiger and …

The IS-2 tank, also known as the Joseph Stalin tank, was a Soviet heavy tank named after the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. It was used during World War II and played a significant role in …

The IS-2 [Iosef Stalin 2] was the first production version, weighing over 40 tons. The IS-2 heavy tank was equipped with external fuel tanks and a 122mm gun. During 1944 further …

IS-2 (Iosif Stalin, Иосиф Сталин) was a heavy tank developed by the Soviet Union during Second World War. Tank went into service in April 1944 and was used as a spearhead by the Red …

May 13, 2024 · Originally produced eight decades ago, the impact of the IS-2 Heavy Tank still reverberates today. The formidable armored vehicle was vital to the Soviet Union during two of …