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KV-1S
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910,000 Cost |
1050220 HP Hit Points |
43.08/45.421.72/48.2 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Radio Operator
- Driver
- Loader
500600 hp Engine Power |
43/14 km/h Speed Limit |
3538 deg/s Traverse |
11.6127.62 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
82/75/7582/82/82 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
56/2400/56
109/2800/98 Shell Cost |
110/110/156160/160/280 HP Damage |
86/102/38150/196/43 mm Penetration |
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14.29 r/m Standard Gun ▲
13.04 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1571.9 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2086.4 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.471 m ▲
0.38 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.471 m |
s 2.3 s 2.1 Aim time |
2831 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-5°/+25°-5°/+15° Elevation Arc |
13570 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1515 % Chance of Fire |
m 320 m 340 View Range |
m 325 m 440 Signal Range |
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The KV-1S is a Soviet tier 6 heavy tank.
A further modification of the KV-1 heavy tank series developed in the summer of 1942. It passed into Red Army service on August 20, 1942. Compared to its predecessors, KV-1S had several design features which allowed for the tank’s weight to be reduced to 42.3 tons. Also, the KV-1S had increased top speed, maneuverability, and durability. However, the 76-mm ZIS-5 gun remained. This, coupled with reduced and inefficient armoring, made the new vehicle basically equal to the T-34 in terms of battle performance. A total of 1,083 vehicles of this modification were manufactured. This tank was widely used on all fronts of the Great Patriotic War.
Being the only way to access the IS from the heavy line since the 0.7.3 patch, this tank has become a more common sight in battles. It is the antithesis to its counterpart, the T-150, as this tank trades in its armor for excellent mobility. This tank cannot lead an assault due to the low armor and hit points, but it can either be immediately behind the heavier tanks or try to flank the enemy and hit hard with the powerful D-2-5T. Just watch out for the reload time.
The KV-1S leads to the IS.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | V-2IS | 600 | 15 | 750 | 36000 | |
VI | V-2K | 500 | 15 | 750 | 23050 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | KV-1S mod. 1942 | 45.4 | 35 | B/2 | 11500 | 9000 | |
VI | KV-1S mod. 1943 | 48.2 | 38 | B/2 | 11500 | 16390 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | 9R | 325 | 80 | 1980 | |
V | 10R | 360 | 100 | 3660 | |
VII | 10RK | 440 | 100 | 18600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Fastest speed of the tier 6 heavies
- Best traverse rate for both tracks and turret of all the tier 6 heavies
- Powerful top gun (122mm D-2-5T)
- Very good at supporting flanks and ambushing
- High alpha increases chances of destroying modules (and fires)
Cons:
- Lowest armor of the tier 6 heavies
- Lowest hit points of the tier 6 heavies
- 122mm D-2-5T has poor accuracy, long aim time and a slow reload
- Poor acceleration
- Poor signal range
Performance
With relatively low armour and decent mobility it functions similar to a medium tank. Other than the 122mm D-2-5T, the guns are weak, and lack the punch of rival Tier 6 heavies. Once you reach the 122mm D-2-5T the tank becomes much more deadly, allowing you to easily defeat mediums, and surprise other heavies, with its damage. Until the 122 mm is obtained however, the KV-1S can engage enemy mediums without breaking a sweat. Identify the routes that mediums like to take and give them a nasty surprise when they pop up.
This tank can be quite tricky to play for those who come straight from the KV-1 as it uses a completely different play style from its predecessor. It makes a great second line support tank, as its speed and maneuverability allow it to move to where its powerful gun is most needed. If you support a medium flank, you can use the mediums as a distraction to take on the targets they cannot reliably defeat, or give them the added fire power they need to break through. Picking your targets and knowing your vehicle is key to success in the KV-1S as it is inadvisable to attempt frontal assaults or to take on other heavies without support. Learn what you can out maneuver, and what you can engage head on. When in the right hands, this tank easily makes up for its shortcomings and offers invaluable practice in learning to drive and operate the IS tank series.
Early Research
- Only the radio and 122mm U-11 transfer over from the KV-1, so equip them first. The U-11 is decent against mediums at short ranges, but useless against bigger opponents at range, however it is still an improvement over the stock gun.
- Tracks should be next, as it allows you to put on all of the equipment on.
- Next you should aim for the 122mm D-2-5T, which requires the 76 mm S 54 and the next turret.
- Engine should be next, allowing you to get enough horsepower to make the most of the vehicle.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Some Red Army high commanders demanded that all production of heavy tanks be stopped. Others suggested development of an "universal tank", something between heavy and medium tank. By the way, in the 1960's-1970's tank designers around the world came to the conclusion that it was the right decision.
Soviet tank builders tried to develop such a tank. This tank was named the KV-13. It contained many brilliant ideas (some of those ideas were applied in the JS-2 tank), however it never served in the Red Army.
At this time, a new decision was made to fully re-design KV-1. Soviet tank designers wanted to develop a new KV with lighter armor and higher speed and maneuverability like T-34 Medium Tank. The new tank was named KV-1S where "s" letter means "skorostnoy" or "speed". The KV-1S was lighter than its predecessor by up to 5 tons. The thickness of the frontal armor was lowered from 90 mm to 75 mm. The rear hull was re-designed. The existing road wheels were replaced with newer, lighter ones. The KV-1's transmission was re-designed as well.
The old gear-box was replaced with a new one and the tank received a new turret with a commander's cupola (the first Soviet tank with a commander's cupola was T-50 Light Tank). Both ZIS-5 or F-34 tank guns could be mounted in this turret. In addition, the new tank was armed with four machine-guns: a coaxial MG, a bow MG, an AA machine-gun, and a MG in the rear of the turret. Also, new tracks (608 mm width) were designed specially for this tank.
In the summer of 1942, the KV-1S prototype was tested. On August 20, 1942, the production of this tank had begun. However, when the KV-1S appeared in the war theatre, the Red Army was already in need of a tank with thicker armor and better protection. A total of 1370 KV-1S were built. In April 1942 its production was cancelled. Many tanks were sent in tank brigades because the reorganization of the Red Army had not begun yet. The KV-1S took part in all major operations of the Red Army including Siege of Berlin.