The Kliment Voroshilov (KV; Russian: Климент Ворошилов, КВ) tanks are a series of Soviet heavy tanks named after the Soviet defence commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov who operated with the Red Army during World War II.

Apr 26, 2015 · Recent evidence suggests that Meretskov’s and others’ reports on the excellent results achieved by the KV-2 against fortified positions and pillboxes referred to tests conducted against already captured positions. The KV-2 had one of the most unique silhouettes of WWII.

Nov 28, 2022 · The KV-2 is a tank that needs no introduction, with its massive, boxy turret, 152 mm gun and KV-1 basis it was destined to be a legend. The tank may be one of the most well known armored vehicles found in video games, but its …

Sep 11, 2023 · In summer 1940, one of the ways through which Soviet officials wanted to improve the firepower of their heavy tanks was to mount an 107 mm gun in the KV-2. This idea was later dropped in favor of new, heavier tanks which were to directly mount the new 107 mm ZiS-6 gun.

Dec 2, 2023 · It was the KV-2 heavy tank, a massive “colossus” of an armored assault gun. During these difficult hours, the KV-2’s thick armor turned away the German’s latest anti-tank weapons and defied the best efforts of the Panzertruppen.

It was designed to provide heavy firepower and strong armor support for infantry and other tanks. The KV-2 was armed with a massive 152mm howitzer, which gave it formidable firepower against both enemy tanks and fortified positions.

The KV-2 had 36 rounds for its main gun and 3087 rounds for its bow and rear machine-guns. The crew of six crewmembers: tank commander, gun commander, second gun commander (loader), gunner, driver, and radio operator.

The KV-2 was a self-propelled gun, also classified as a heavy tank, used by the Soviet Union during World War II. It was based on the chassis of the KV-1 Heavy Tank, with a large M1938 Howitzer (152mm) replacing its main gun. [N 1] It was also armed with three DT machine guns.

Nov 11, 2020 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the KV-2 (Klimenti Voroshilov) Heavy Tank / Assault Gun including pictures.

The KV-2 Tank from the 2nd Tank Division delayed the 6th Panzer Division near the Rossienie town. Tank was immobilized by the German's 105 mm Howitzer but continued fighting. It was abandoned when run out of ammo.