Zvezda 1/100 IS-3 Soviet Heavy Tank # 6292

Name: Zvezda 1/100 IS-3 Soviet Heavy Tank # 6292
Brand: Zvezda
SKU: ZVE6292
Price: 6.61 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU

ZVE6292

In Stock

Type:

Plastic Model Kit

Special Price £6.61 was £7.35

Skip to the end of the images gallery

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

All Prices include VAT - Live stock levels & we offer eRewards

To collect in store, choose click & collect during checkout

Low Prices & next day delivery, you really need to take a look.

Details

The IS-3 was a formidable heavy tank designed and produced by the Soviet Union in the late 1940s.

It was part of the IS (Iosif Stalin) series of heavy tanks, which were named after the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

The IS-3 was intended to provide a heavy armored platform with enhanced firepower and protection.

Key features and characteristics of the IS-3 heavy tank included:

Heavy Armor: The IS-3 was known for its thick and well-sloped armor, providing excellent protection against enemy fire.

The front glacis plate was particularly well-sloped and resistant to penetration by most contemporary tank guns.

Powerful Gun: The IS-3 was equipped with a 122mm D-25T main gun, which was capable of firing high-explosive, armor-piercing, and high-explosive anti-tank shells. This gun had good penetrating power and was effective against enemy tanks and fortifications.
Mobility: Despite its heavy armor, the IS-3 featured a relatively powerful V-2-IS diesel engine that provided good mobility for a heavy tank of its size. It had a top speed of around 37 kilometers per hour (23 miles per hour).
Crew and Design: The IS-3 had a crew of four, including the driver, commander, gunner, and loader. It featured a well-designed turret and a relatively low profile for a heavy tank.
Late-War and Post-War Service: The IS-3 entered service towards the end of World War II, but it didn't see significant combat during the war. After the war, it was retained by the Soviet Union and continued to serve in various roles for several decades. It was also exported to other nations and influenced the design of subsequent Soviet heavy tanks.

The IS-3 represented a step forward in Soviet heavy tank design, incorporating several advanced features for its time. Its formidable armor and powerful gun made it a challenging adversary for enemy tanks.

While it was eventually replaced by more modern tank designs in the Soviet arsenal, the IS-3 played a role in the early years of the Cold War and left a lasting legacy in the development of subsequent armored vehicles.