Tank:R38 KV-220 - Revision history

Gangfire:na: Correction: Removed one tank from the crew compatibility list, which didn't fit.

2023-01-10T07:19:24Z

Correction: Removed one tank from the crew compatibility list, which didn't fit.

Gangfire:na: Added the KV-1 to the list of crew-compatible tanks.

2022-03-29T13:40:08Z

Added the KV-1 to the list of crew-compatible tanks.

Gangfire:na: Added premium tank compatibility information.

2021-12-30T13:31:15Z

Added premium tank compatibility information.

Gangfire:na at 19:31, 10 October 2021

2021-10-10T19:31:33Z

NyxWGA:na: Removed protection from "Tank:R38 KV-220"

2021-04-14T17:24:51Z

Removed protection from "Tank:R38 KV-220"

NyxWGA:na: Protected "Tank:R38 KV-220" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2021-04-14T17:24:14Z

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Wolcott:na at 11:57, 19 May 2019

2019-05-19T11:57:23Z

Wolcott:na at 18:31, 8 May 2019

2019-05-08T18:31:27Z

Wolcott:na: inaccuracies

2019-05-08T18:29:25Z

inaccuracies

pihip:eu at 12:09, 17 January 2019

2019-01-17T12:09:35Z

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 Angling your armor is the name of the game in this tank.  Placed into the hands of a skilled heavy tank driver it's capable of holding an entire flank.  The only real threats when in Tier V games are derp guns firing HE, artillery, and some other heavy tanks like the O-I Experimental from close range.  You can't overestimate this tank though as its front can be penetrated if left unangled.  Ramming with this tank can be very effective.  Some players go so far as to use the Controlled Impact skill, although that can be difficult if transferring crews back and forth from another tank.
-The KV-220-2 is crew-compatible with two other Soviet premiums: the Churchill III and the KV-1 Shielded -- the exact same crew can be used in all three tanks without penalty.  Non-premium crews that can be plugged in to any of these are the KV-1, KV-1S, KV-85, and T-150.
+With a one-crew-for-each-position crew setup -- Commander/Gunner/Driver/Radio Operator/Loader -- the KV-220-2 is crew-compatible with three other Soviet premiums: the Churchill III, the KV-1 Shielded, and the newer KV-1SA; the exact same crew can be used in all three tanks without penalty.  Non-premium crews that can be plugged in to any of these are the KV-1, KV-1S, and T-150.
 |InTheGame_research=
-No reasearch required, as this is a premium tank.
+No research required as this is a premium tank.

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 Angling your armor is the name of the game in this tank.  Placed into the hands of a skilled heavy tank driver it's capable of holding an entire flank.  The only real threats when in Tier V games are derp guns firing HE, artillery, and some other heavy tanks like the O-I Experimental from close range.  You can't overestimate this tank though as its front can be penetrated if left unangled.  Ramming with this tank can be very effective.  Some players go so far as to use the Controlled Impact skill, although that can be difficult if transferring crews back and forth from another tank.
-The KV-220-2 is crew-compatible with two other Soviet premiums: the Churchill III and the KV-1 Shielded -- the exact same crew can be used in all three tanks without penalty.  Non-premium crews that can be plugged in to any of these are the KV-1S, KV-85, and T-150.
+The KV-220-2 is crew-compatible with two other Soviet premiums: the Churchill III and the KV-1 Shielded -- the exact same crew can be used in all three tanks without penalty.  Non-premium crews that can be plugged in to any of these are the KV-1, KV-1S, KV-85, and T-150.
 |InTheGame_research=

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 |InTheGame_performance=
 Angling your armor is the name of the game in this tank.  Placed into the hands of a skilled heavy tank driver it's capable of holding an entire flank.  The only real threats when in Tier V games are derp guns firing HE, artillery, and some other heavy tanks like the O-I Experimental from close range.  You can't overestimate this tank though as its front can be penetrated if left unangled.  Ramming with this tank can be very effective.  Some players go so far as to use the Controlled Impact skill, although that can be difficult if transferring crews back and forth from another tank.
 |InTheGame_research=
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 |History=
-The KV-220 externally differed from ordinary KVs by the greater length of the hull, an increase of one support roller in the track, and a new turret with the 85 mm F-30 Main Gun. The weapon was specially designed for arming this tank in the design bureau of Plant No. 92, under the supervision of Grabin. It was tested successfully in the T-28 Medium Tank in the fall of 1940. Because of the steep growth in the weight of the tank, which now reached 62 tons, the V-5 engine with 700 h.p. was mounted. Testing of the KV-220 commenced on 30 January 1941 and was halted the very next day because of engine failure.
+The KV-220 externally differed from ordinary KVs by the greater length of the hull, an increase of one support roller in the track, and a new turret with the 85mm F-30 Main Gun.  The weapon was specially designed for arming this tank in the design bureau of Plant No. 92, under the supervision of Grabin.  It was tested successfully in the T-28 Medium Tank in the fall of 1940.  Because of the steep growth in the weight of the tank -- which now reached 62 tons -- the V-5 engine with 700 h.p. was mounted.  Testing of the KV-220 commenced on 30 January 1941 and was halted the very next day because of engine failure.
-In contrast to artillerymen, tankers were falling far behind in the development of a new heavy tank. Therefore they decided to employ the KV-220 to accelerate the work of testing the new assemblies and aggregates of the KV-3. On 20 April 1941 a new engine was finally mounted in the KV-220 and the tank, loaded up to 70 tons, the loaded weight of a KV-3, was submitted for testing. By the end of May 1941 it had been driven 1330 kilometres. In the report of the plant test personnel it was noted that the tank had "a poor-shifting transmission, the support roller spindles and suspension arms had bent, the torsion bars had twisted, and the engine lacked sufficient power for a 70-ton tank."
+In contrast to artillerymen, tankers were falling far behind in the development of a new heavy tank.  Therefore they decided to employ the KV-220 to accelerate the work of testing the new assemblies and aggregates of the KV-3.  On 20 April 1941 a new engine was finally mounted in the KV-220 and the tank, loaded up to 70 tons -- the loaded weight of a KV-3 -- was submitted for testing.  By the end of May 1941 it had been driven 1330 kilometres.  In the report of the plant test personnel it was noted that the tank had "a poor-shifting transmission, the support roller spindles and suspension arms had bent, the torsion bars had twisted, and the engine lacked sufficient power for a 70-ton tank."
-On 20 May the KV-220 was brought in for repair, in the course of which the vehicle received a V-2SN Diesel Engine with supercharger producing 850 h.p. The tank was subjected to testing again beginning on 30 May and by 22 June 1941 had traveled a total distance of 1,985 km. But because of problems that arose during the preparation of the forged turret, the work period was extended.
+On 20 May the KV-220 was brought in for repair, in the course of which the vehicle received a V-2SN Diesel Engine with supercharger producing 850 hp.  The tank was subjected to testing again beginning on 30 May and by 22 June 1941 had traveled a total distance of 1985 km.  But because of problems that arose during the preparation of the forged turret the work period was extended.
 In total, only one prototype was constructed in 1941.

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 {{TankData|Tank=R38_KV-220
-|It is identical in all ways to the [[KV-220 Beta-Test]] but without the T (test) symbol. It was granted as a gift to players on the RU server and is very rare outside of it. This tank has a [[KV-3]] hull with a [[KV-1]] turret, armed with an adequate gun for its tier. While having better armor than the KV-1, it can still easily be destroyed by an upgraded KV-1. This tank was originally only available on the RU server, but has now been available in the EU, NA and ASIA portal Gift Shop several times.
+|It is identical in all ways to the [[KV-220 Beta-Test]] but without the T (test) symbol.  It was granted as a gift to players on the RU server and is very rare outside of it.  This tank has a [[KV-3]] hull with a [[KV-1]] turret and armed with an adequate gun for its tier.  While having better armor than the KV-1 it can still easily be destroyed by an upgraded KV-1.  The KV-220-2 was originally only available on the RU server, but has now been available in the EU, NA and ASIA portal Gift Shop several times.
 |Gallery=
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 |InTheGame_pros=
-* Excellent hull armor for its tier, greatly rewards angling and sidescraping
+* Excellent hull armor for its tier, greatly rewards angling and side-scraping
 * Rare tank, leaving players confused as to where to shoot it
-* Large healthpool (higher than a fully upgraded [[KV-1]])
+* Large health pool (higher than a fully upgraded [[KV-1]])
 * Decent gun depression
-* Preferential MM, will never see Tier 7 battles
+* Preferential matchmaking -- will never see Tier VII battles
 |InTheGame_cons=
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 |InTheGame_performance=
-Angling  your armor is the name of the game in this tank. Put in the hands of a skilled heavy tank driver, is it capable of holding an entire flank. The only real threats when in tier 5 games is derp guns firing HE, artillery, and some other heavy tanks like O-I Exp from close. You can't overestimate this tank though, as its front can be penetrated if it is left unangled. Ramming with this tank can be very effective. Some players go so far as to use the Controlled Impact skill, although that can be difficult if transferring crews back and forth from another tank.
+Angling your armor is the name of the game in this tank.  Placed into the hands of a skilled heavy tank driver it's capable of holding an entire flank.  The only real threats when in Tier V games are derp guns firing HE, artillery, and some other heavy tanks like the O-I Experimental from close range.  You can't overestimate this tank though as its front can be penetrated if left unangled.  Ramming with this tank can be very effective.  Some players go so far as to use the Controlled Impact skill, although that can be difficult if transferring crews back and forth from another tank.
 |InTheGame_research=

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 |HistAcc=
 Despite using a [[KV-3]] hull, its current armor thickness is 120/100/100 instead of 120/90/90.
-* Its actual armament is the 76 mm F-32 which had a shorter barrel (L/31.5 compared to the ZiS-5's L/42.5). The ZiS-5 configuration is fictitious.
+* Its actual armament is the [[Gun/USSR#76 mm F-32|76 mm F-32]] gun. The ZiS-5 configuration is fake.
 |History=

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 |HistAcc=
-*Though a [[KV-3]] hull, its current armor thickness is 120/100/90 instead of 120/90/90.
+Despite using a [[KV-3]] hull, its current armor thickness is 120/100/90 instead of 120/90/90.
-*Actual armament was the 76 mm F-32, not the ZiS-5.
+* Its actual armament is the 76 mm F-32 which had a shorter barrel (L/31.5 compared to the ZiS-5's L/42.5). The ZiS-5 configuration is fictitious.
 |History=

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 |InTheGame_pros=
-* Excellent Hull armor; A properly angled KV-220-2 can bounce all but the strongest guns thrown at it!
+* Excellent hull armor for its tier, greatly rewards angling and sidescraping
-* This is a rare tank, so only a minority of players know that the tank's weak spot is the turret
+* Rare tank, leaving players confused as to where to shoot it
-* 50 more HP than a fully upgraded KV-1
+* Large healthpool (higher than a fully upgraded [[KV-1]])
-* Has preferential MM, tier 6 is the worst you'll see
+* Decent gun depression
-* Gun depression is acceptable for a Soviet heavy
+* Preferential MM, will never see Tier 7 battles
 |InTheGame_cons=
-* Turret is easy to penetrate; Even the mantlet can be punched through fairly easily!
+* Turret armor is fairly weak
-* Very sluggish hull and turret traverse ( Lights will have no trouble flanking you )
+* Sluggish mobility and traverse (also the hull is massive)
-* Bad aimtime, horrid accuracy, iffy penetration and pitiful RoF sums up to very menial firepower
+* Bad accuracy and low penetration (even with premium ammunition)
-* Premium ammo is still only acceptable for penetrating other heavies
+* Bad signal and view range, similar to the [[KV-1]]
 * Bad signal and view range, similar to the KV-1
 |InTheGame_performance=
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 |InTheGame_equipment=
-Tank Gun Rammer, Coated Optics, GLD, Spall Liner
+Tank Gun Rammer, Coated Optics, Vents, Spall Liner
 |HistAcc=