The KV-2 had destroyed about two-dozen tanks by the end of the engagement. Additionally, artillery and aircraft will often force the KV-2 out of positions if not outright destroy it due to the KV's abysmal speed and massive size. As is the case with all Soviet tanks armed with a 152 mm, the KV-2 can knock out any tank or tank destroyer in the game with a single HE shell to the turret or rear hull. This KV-2 behemoth is also referred to by the following nicknames: the barn, King of Derp, the fridge, Tsar Bomba. Rely on always getting the first shot off, else the enemy tank is more than likely to destroy the KV-2. The first combat action that the KV-2 saw was in the Winter War against Finland. 1940 can be obtained as a prize for participating in the event series Chronicles of World War II. The combat ineffectiveness and flaws of the KV-2 came to light and was only put on limited production due to them, resulting in only about 334 units being produced from 1939 to 1941. Has the armour of the KV-1 which will stop most Pz.III and T-34-76 shots, If a lighter vehicle is flanking the KV-2, the rear machine gun can take care of it, Turret is smaller than the 1939 model, so it's less easier to spot and more easy to conceal. Realistic and Simulator modes are taxing for the KV-2 as the removal of the target lead indicator can make long-range fighting with the 152 mm a chore. 1 Vehicles. Unless moving forwards at a certain gear, the KV-2 (1939) is also very hard to turn on even ground. With moving up and aiming two shots can be placed on the moving Soviet tower tank. It was based on the chassis of the KV-1 Heavy Tank, with a large M1938 Howitzer (152mm) replacing its main gun. You don't have the luxury of a fast reload so you have to pen on the first shot, so angles matter a lot. It's still usable, but the anti-concrete AP shell is your best bet now. Unless most of the crew is dead, the 65 seconds with only 2 crew members is slow, but probably a lot faster than it would have been in real. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. Created to destroy enemy fortifications, the KV-2 proved to be less effective than expected in going up against the mechanized forces of Germany in tank battles of the early 40s. Stay behind friendly tanks - do not lead the charge. However it'd be a shame to pass on the APHE shell which is better at killing the overwhelming majority of tanks the KV-2 faces and turn the tank into the Ace-tube it is. However, be wary of more penetrating guns like the 75 mm on the Panther and the 76 mm on the M4 Shermans that easily piece the front turret armour. In everything else including the monstrous destructive power of the weapon the captured KV-2 was exactly the same as its Soviet predecessor. Always conduct attacks via "Peek-a-boo" tactic in that stay behind cover while searching for targets, then pop out when a target presents itself to fire before returning back to cover to reload. Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support. The KV-2 also had a 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission system. I knew there was an captured kv2 coming but when.. the next update lawls. As such, pretty much all tanks at its battle rating should be taken account of. The easiest way of performing these hits is via the turret ring which will always not be angled at certain parts from the front. That said, in the relation to the game, many of the KV-2 models weaknesses are irrelevant, while its strengths allow it to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy team. Just place the shots so they explode near weak surfaces (e.g. Another type of vehicles to worry about are the very small tanks like the M22 and the ASU-57 as these can get right under the tank's gun depression and fire away at weak points with little risk of return fire by the KV-2. This weapon was shot with separately loaded shells, so its combat rate of fire was not high. I disagree and actually think it's the other way around. KV-2 (1940) at the Moscow Central Armed Forces Museum. Both have separate racks. This made for a tank that was heavily armoured, but not very mobile as it was to be for siege warfare. Top speed for the vehicle on flat ground is only about 34 km/h, and accelerating is very slow to get the tank up to this speed. You can kill anything with the HE by shooting the turret or below the tank or the sides of tanks. Although the vaunted O-530 high-explosive rounds would be the perceived preferred round for the heavy gun, it does not do as well against the typical armour with only 54 mm of shrapnel penetration, requiring a precise hit against the enemy roof or belly armour. As long as you can reliably pen the tank the target is dead pretty much regardless of where you hit it. Not only does it have better penetration over distance and against harsher angles then the Anti-Concrete, it also carries the best explosive payload even over the HE shell. [2]The next variant produced was the flame version which utilized the large size of the turret to store fuel for a flamethrower on board. It won't be. The tracks will often eat shots and most KV-2 drivers are by now smart enough to not fully load up their KV-2, leaving the rear turret empty of shells. Its ammunition complement for its main gun amounted to only 38 shells. 143. Is the KV-2 trash. tank top or side armor). The KV-2 was first developed in 1939-1940 and in just two weeks, prototypes had already been produced. o7. 19 days ago. These new KV-2 tanks will arrive in War Thunders game server with upcoming updates keep an eye on our news! One must be conscious and use the map terrain to their advantage. Close range brawling is a bad idea due to certain characteristics on the tank. The KV-2 suffered from a very high profile, low speed, and was too turret heavy. Archived post. These were transferred to the 3rd Mech Corps on 9 July, and by 18 July only 1 was left serviceable - 5 were destroyed on 12 July, and 4 are recorded as being in repair from 13 July. Additionally, artillery and aircraft will often force the KV-2 out of positions if not outright destroy it due to the KV's abysmal speed and massive size. KV-1 (Family) I also have a question regarding the german KV-2, will it have a similar price to the already existing german KV or will it be higher/lower? Gonna get the KV2 series even from the event! Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. I can't speak for heavier targets, mind, but again if the KV-2's HE load performs anything like the Sturmpanzers, you can probably even frag heavier targets with it as well. The normal role of a heavy tank is to bring armour and firepower to support the lighter, faster tanks to hold strategic points they have captured. Two types of ammunition make up the ZiS-6 cannons ammo complement: APHE, with its blunt nose and a high-explosive fragmentation shell. The old peek-a-boom tactics, and staying behind others is still the best method for employing this "heavy tank". Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. Ever since Gaijin added overpressure, I see a lot more. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2091002677, https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2091002815. I just use pure HE, it at least does something even if it's just blowing out tracks and transmission. Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded. Valve Corporation. Compared to the KV-1 height of about 9 feet, the KV-2 was at 11 feet tall. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Always stay hidden and go behind friendly tanks, no soloing, capping, playing hero, your traverse, speed and reload are atrocious, enemies can run circles around you if they find you. All rights reserved. During the Battle of Raseiniai, in Lithuania, a single KV-2 was able to hold up the entire 6th Panzer Division for a full day by firing at them from a concealed location before it ran out of ammunition, ending with about two dozen tanks destroyed. An attack route from the side or rear is preferable, not only is it a blind spot, but the turret traverse is so awful on the KV-2 that it will not have the time to react fast enough. Though originally, the vehicle was armed with a 122 mm howitzer, In fact, examples captured by German forces were often used until they literally stopped working and were then abandoned because of the fact that it was oftentimes not worth the trouble to repair the vehicles, http://wwiivehicles.com/ussr/tanks-heavy/kv-2.asp, http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=210, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. r/warthundermemes Me in locust when kv 2. r/warthundermemes Women or War Thunder? With its straight angles the KV-2 can easily be angled in the diamond direction (30). The KV-2 suffered from a very high profile, low speed, and was to turret heavy. However, the armour is quite thin for a vehicle of its size so one should not play this vehicle like a typical heavy tank later down the rank. All derp vehicles use HE, unless the anti-concrete is somehow working on tanks. KV-2 Overpressure Philmoar 17K subscribers Subscribe Share Save 803K views 1 year ago Another War Thunder animated short that I made. A number of captured vehicles of this type were used by German troops. Now they both have the same amount of penetration according to the calculator, 95mm, but the KV-2 has a much larger caliber gun (152m vs 120mm) which means it overmatches the armour much more and thus reduces the effectiveness of the Sherman more. During the developmental progress, the prototypes of all these heavy tanks were made and the Winter War with Finland was on its way. r/warthundermemes . The increased weight of the tank slowed it down drastically, and the very heavy turret mixed with a low-powered traverse speed meant that the KV-2 can only traverse on level ground, as a slope would cause the turret to start turning with gravity. Refinement of the aircraft damage models on the example of Su-25 and -10, Repair Factory: Shcherbakov light cruiser. Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. During the developmental progress, the prototypes of all these heavy tanks were made and the Winter War with Finland was on its way. Well I mean, i wouldn't say it's trash, but it's way down at 3.7 for a reason lol. However 'softer' targets have forced me to shoot my already loaded round (APCBC) then change to HE to finish it. At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons werent powerful enough for heavy tanks. KV-2 (1939) - The first model of the KV-2; . The KV-2 is a behemoth of a tank, which players feared due to the mighty punch of its 152 mm round and its distinctive profile. #11 Straven Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:28pm Getting close: Probably the most difficult part, if spotted a 40 kg shell will soon be on its way to ruin someone's day. Shooting: Targets should be the gunner (right side) to stop the loading process and the loader to reduce loading time. Coupled with the heavy turret, it produces a slow turret traverse to get the gun onto target. The KV-2 (1939) is incredibly sluggish in speed and manoeuvrability. Well I mainly want to use it against Pz IV and Shermans, I can easily side pen them, frontal is where the laughter ends. Two types of ammunition make up the ZiS-6 cannons ammo complement: APHE, with its blunt nose and a high-explosive fragmentation shell. Its armour-piercing 52 kg round with a 436 m/s muzzle velocity penetrated a 72 mm thick armour plate at a distance of 1,500 m at a 60 angle. 1940 can be obtained as a prize for participating in the event series Chronicles of World War II. That said, in the relation to the game, many of the KV-2 models weaknesses are irrelevant, while its strengths allow it to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy team. The KV-2 (1939) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank That's where the fantastic HE shell comes in handy. The KV Family (from 04:53) - War Thunder Official Channel. Art of Winning: KV Tanks (from 04:08) - War Thunder Official Channel. Lately, I decided to quickly research it and see what I'd been missing out on. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on in the Soviet heavy tank. Make sure to plan the route ahead of time make sure to avoid large distances in the open, this is a slow moving tank with a large profile making it an easy target for long barreled guns. KV-2 may refer to: Contents. - However, enemy tanks in close-range will also have an easier time penetrating the KV-2 front armour, or flanking around while reloading the gun thanks to engine power increase. German mechanics placed the command cupola from the Pz.IV on the roof of the turret it provided the tanks commander with excellent visibility. The KV-2 with the ZiS-6 cannon will be at rank III, and youll be able to buy the tank as part of a pack in the online store. However, these traits also serve as the tank's weaknesses. Comparison between the 1939 and the 1940 variant. It is completely useless now. I haven't unlocked the KV-2, but you might wanna try it on test drive and see how it works compared to the others. During the summer offensive campaign of the Wehrmacht, practically all the Red Armys KV-2s were lost destroyed or abandoned by their crews due to breakdowns. The powerful M-10 howitzer was installed in a modernized turret a lower profile than its predecessor, but still large. Most tanks with a high-velocity cannon can cripple the KV-2 through the turret. The KV-2 can be an effective force on the battlefield, and is well-loved by the community, being christened with numerous nicknames, usually in reference to its abnormally large armament calibre, large profile, or its iconic and legendary status in the Soviet tech tree. But do not shoot anywhere! The old peek-a-boom tactics, and staying behind others is still the best method for employing this "heavy tank". Armor protection on the vehicle could be as much as 110 mm in some places. [Devblog] New additions to the KV-2 series, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KV-2_(1940)&oldid=160383. This tank came into service in the Red Army in 1940 and was an assault tank intended to be used to overcome long-term defensive positions. The M40 and M44 are artillery spgs, but it still would be cool to see those in the game, Like it! By 1941, 330 of these tanks had been produced in total, and production ceased at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The KV-2 served alongside the KV-1 in stalling the German Offensive to Moscow. (Posted July 2, 2019). Shells that penetrate will almost always destroy the enemy and even those that fail to do so will still typically do some damage or even destroy the target thanks to the huge amount of explosives in all 3 available shells. 11. This news was published on the old version of the website. Being built into a tank due to the less room to move about the 30-40 seconds seems realistic. Furthermore, its strong armour could survive heavy fire from the enemy's anti-tank artillery. The gun itself is better, but still leaves me wanting. Lastly, the KV-2 has no machine gun to deal with air or light armoured targets, meaning once the howitzer fires, that is it for around 30 seconds. The KV-2 (1939) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The most important thing in these game modes, due to the lack of target markers, is the vision. 876. The easiest way of performing these hits is via the turret ring, although a harder task since the implementation of volumetric shells, which will always not be angled at certain parts from the front. Even the other armour-piercing rounds, the G-530 and PB-35 SAPCBC rounds have relatively mediocre penetration for the battle rating. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. hope you guys enjoyed the video, please don't forget to like and comment.Pwease Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3e7keE9. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on in the Soviet heavy tank. Join the Club for only $5 - http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/phlydailyThanks to our sponsor Dollar Shave Club, new members get their 1st month of the Daily Ess. In Arcade, the target lead indicator make the slow, but long-range penetrating PB-35 APCBC a destructive force to be afraid of since ranging is a lot easier for the low-velocity shells. I don't have experience with the KV-2, but I'd imagine that you'd want to be using pure HE for such light targets. In these cases, situational awareness and friendly support is the key to victory and survival of the KV-2 in the smaller maps. Despite its superiority on the battlefield, some observed that the KV-1's armament was not enough to destroy some of the Finnish fortifications that they encountered. Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support. Were adding a tank with this wonderful weapon to War Thunder. Since the usual fighting ranges exceed 600 m, getting hits without aim assistance with the howitzer are rare. Yay! All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews . Find a hill, rock, or other place big enough to hide the entire tank from view. Unless moving forwards at a certain gear, the KV-2 is also very hard to turn on even ground. During the summer offensive campaign of the Wehrmacht, practically all the Red Armys KV-2s were lost destroyed or abandoned by their crews due to breakdowns. Can't penetrate M4s frontally, KV-1's anywhere, T-34's frontally, BUT EVERYTHING CAN PEN THE KV2 NOW. The KV-2 (1940) was a reward vehicle for the 2016 WW2 Chronicles and the 2017 Festive Quest events. 1939. But you need to be authorized to proceed further. It was too heavy, too slow and too unreliable, it was often easily captured by Hitlers forces as they advanced on Moscow. The stats speaks for themselves, you can pen Shermans frontally. If more than 19 rounds loaded ammo racks in the side of the turret means that most penetrating shots to the side of the turret are lethal. I'm a very happy pony. Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: one shot one kill. The powerful M-10 howitzer was installed in a modernized turret a lower profile than its predecessor, but still large. 20112022 Gaijin Games Kft. Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded. If I had to choose just one ammo type, I'd go with HE as unlike APHE it can kill any tank the KV-2 faces. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support. However, the design was found to be difficult to steer, the transmission was unreliable, ergonomics was poor and vision was limited, plus with its 45 ton weight, it was a very heavy tank for its time. Full video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcj5XIM4Ito&t=4sIf you enjoyed the video Please leave a Like or Comment The turret also presents a narrow gun depression and elevation range (-5 and 12 respectively), even though limited depression is something common among soviet tanks and you rarely need more elevation. I like the look of that KV-2 with the ZiS-6 cannon though Big gun on an already big tank? If the target is beyond rangefinding range, a tip is to utilize the OF-530 HE shell in the first shot, with spare G-530 rounds for the follow-up. Realistic and Simulator modes are taxing for the KV-2 as the removal of the target lead indicator can make long-range fighting with the 152 mm a chore. Not with out doing the tasks though. Actually I used to use the Anti concrete rounds (since that was my only AP type ammunition) and they were useless. If it lands close to the enemy and hits, chances are it will either destroy it or cripple its mobility, plus the impact of the explosion will alert teammates of the presence of an enemy tank at the area of firing. The armour on the KV tank was impenetrable by an tank cannon in service and most anti-tank guns as well, the 76.2 cannon also gave it a huge firepower boost compared to the usual 37 mm in use by other countries. With moving up and aiming two shots can be placed on the moving Soviet tower tank. A shot on the top of the engine compartment sometimes sets it on fire. Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support. The KV2 is playable if you hang back and support teammates or better yet squad up with someone. Its mobility on the move and in combat was seriously limited by its high weight and issues with its clutch and transmission. air spawn camping in ground RB. The KV-2 (1940) is a premium gift rank III Soviet heavy tank Slow rotation speed of the turret means that flank attacks are difficult to respond to. The size and horrible mobility did not serve it well on the battlefield. More vehicles to annihilate my enemies with! Furthermore, even if the vehicle could keep running, it was incredibly slow and the ill designed turret proved to be too large a target. On more open maps like Karelia and Carpathians, the KV-2's speed and low velocity will make traversing the battlefield while sniping long-range targets difficult. The 152 mm gun is perhaps the most iconic weapon in the Soviet tree. Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: one shot one kill. The most important thing in these game modes, due to the lack of target markers, is vision. The KV-2 Mod. 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