KV-2 Model 1940

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 - - -
REFERENCES
RTAV, OOBTr, ST, RT, SKVr, PH21r, PH22r, BP04

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