| GENERAL
DATA |
| Other Designations |
KV-2 Model 1940
(Klim Voroshilov) [also KV-II, KV-IIB, KV-2B] |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Factory No.100
Kirovskiy Works in Leningrad (LKZ) |
| Production Quantity |
330 |
Production Period |
1940-1941 |
| Type |
Heavy Assault Tank |
Crew |
6 |
| Overall Length |
7.0 |
Barrel Overhang |
about 0.2 |
| Width |
3.25 |
Height |
3.3 |
| Combat Weight |
52000 |
Radio Equipment |
71-TK-3 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Primary Armament |
152.4mm Howitzer M-10 |
Ammunition Carried |
36 |
| Traverse (degrees) |
360° |
Elevation (degrees) |
-4° to +24.5° |
| Traverse speed (360°) |
n.a. |
Sight |
n.a. |
| Secondary Armament |
3 x 7.62mm DT MG |
Ammunition Carried |
2475-3087 |
| MOBILITY
CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine Make & Model |
V-2K |
Track Links |
87-90/track |
| Type & Displacement |
V12 |
Track Width |
65 cm (26") |
| Horsepower (max.) |
600hp@2000rpm |
Track Ground Contact |
433 cm (170") |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
11.5 hp/tonne |
Ground Pressure |
0.92 kg/cm2 (13.0
psi) |
| Gearbox |
5 forward, 1 reverse |
Ground Clearance |
0.45 m (1' 6") |
| Fuel |
Diesel |
Turning Radius |
9.45 m (31' 0") |
| Range on road |
250 km |
Gradient |
30° |
| Mileage on road |
240 l/100km |
Vertical Obstacle |
1.2 m (3' 11") |
| Fuel Capacity |
600 l |
Fording |
1.6 m (5' 3") |
| Speed on road |
26 km/h |
Trench Crossing |
2.7 m (8' 10") |
| ARMOR
PROTECTION |
| Armor Detail |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Top/Bottom |
| Hull |
75mm@60°(nose) |
75mm@90° |
70mm@round |
40mm@0°(front) |
| 30mm@0°(rear) |
| Superstructure |
40mm@25°(glacis) |
- |
60mm@40° |
40mm@0°(front) |
| 75mm@60°(driver) |
30mm@0°(rear) |
| Turret |
75mm@90° |
75mm@90° |
75mm@90° |
40mm@0° |
| Mantlet |
110mm@round |
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- |
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| REFERENCES |
| RTAV, OOBTr, ST, RT, SKVr, PH21r, PH22r, BP04 |
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