IS-2

Also known as IS-2 tank, IS2 tank, JS-2

The IS-2 (, sometimes romanized as JS-2) is a Soviet heavy tank, the second of the IS tank series named after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. It was developed and saw combat during World War II and saw service in other Soviet allied countries after the war.

Key facts

Weapon.name: IS-2
Weapon.image: Меморіальний комплекс «Сапун-гора»2.JPG
Weapon.caption: IS-2 Model 1943, in Sevastopol
Weapon.type: Heavy tank
Weapon.origin: Soviet Union
Weapon.is_ranged: Yes
Weapon.is_artillery: Yes
Weapon.is_vehicle: Yes
Weapon.service: 1944–1970s
Weapon.used_by: See Operators
Weapon.wars: World War II, Korean War
Weapon.designer: Zhozef KotinNikolay Dukhov
Weapon.spec_label: IS-2 Model 1944
Weapon.manufacturer: Kirov Factory, UZTM
Weapon.unit_cost: IS-2 Model 1944: 300,000 rubles
Weapon.crew: 4 (Commander/Radio Operator, Gunner, Loader, Driver
Weapon.armour: IS-2 Model 1944:Hull front: 100 mm at 60° angleLower glacis: 100 mm at 30° angleTurret front: 100 mm (rounded)Mantlet: 120 mm (rounded)Hull side: 90–130 mm at 9-25°Turret side: 90 mm at 20° angle.
Weapon.primary_armament: D-25T 122 mm gun (28 rounds)