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KV-2 (1939)
II
Rank
AB
3.7
RB
3.7
SB
3.7
Battle rating
USSR
Game nation
Heavy tank
Main role
5,600
RP
Research
22,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The KV-2 (1939) is a Soviet heavy tank. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on other Soviet heavy tanks.

The KV-2 is a modification of the KV-1 that mounted a M-10T (152mm) howitzer in order to provide support to infantry against fortified positions. The large and extremely heavy turret, necessary to mount the 152 mm howitzer, results in a slow traverse time. Its gun is an effective breach weapon, designed against fortifications. Despite this usage, very few were made, with the majority being lost due to breakdowns and not German forces because none of their tanks at that time could penetrate the thick armour.

The KV-2 is a behemoth of a tank, which players feared due to the devastating punch of its 152 mm round and its distinctive and intimidating profile. However, these traits also serve as the tank's weaknesses. 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. The KV-2 has also been given the title "The King Of Derp" by the fanbase.



Survivability and armour
Armour front / side / back
Hull 75 / 75 / 70 mm
Turret 75 / 75 / 75 mm
Visibility 156 %
Crew 6 persons
Mobility
Max speed
Forward 3437 km/h
Backward 67 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 11.510.118.214.8 hp/t
Engine power 600531954775 hp
Weight 52.4 t
Optics
Gunner
Commander
Driver
Optics zoom
1.9x–3.5x
Armaments
152 mm M-10T howitzer
Ammunition 36 rounds
Reload basic crew → aces
43.3 → 33.3 s
Vertical guidance -5 / 12°
Turret Rotation Speed basic crew → aces
Horizontal 4.23.66.74.965.19.66.9 °/s
Vertical 2.11.75.53.532.47.85 °/s

AmmunitionTypeArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
10 m100 m500 m1000 m1500 m2000 m
SAPCBC696864605652
HE484848484848
SAPCBC868581777370
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 957 → 1,184 SL
RB 985 → 1,218 SL
SB 1,281 → 1,585 SL
Crew training 6,300 SL
Experts 220,000 SL
Aces 210 GE
Research Aces 22,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
60 / 80 / 90 % SL
124 % RP
Total cost of modifications 10,430 RP
13,830 SL
Talisman cost 750 GE

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KV-2 (1939)

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