Join the Club for only $5 - http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/phlydailyThanks to our sponsor Dollar Shave Club, new members get their 1st month of the Daily Ess. Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported). Despite its superiority on the battlefield, some observed that the KV-1's armament was not enough to destroy some of the Finnish fortifications that they encountered. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. If you dont got HEAT, close in. The large and extremely heavy turret, necessary to mount the 152 mm howitzer, results in a slow traverse time. The stern and gigantic KV-2 is an old friend to tankers in War Thunder. What happens when you shoot a HE is that the shockwave and fire blows out all the view ports of the enemy tank and kills the crew inside. An attack route from the side or rear is preferable, not only is it a blind spot, but the turret traverse is so awful on the KV-2 that it will not have the time to react fast enough. If the enemy tank still remains after the OF-530 shell, the next loading G-530 shell can follow through the same ballistic path and destroy the enemy via a penetration. In mid-February 1940, several of these heavy tanks were put to the test during the breaking of the Mannerheim Line. The KV-2 had a top speed of 25.5 kilometers per . GET 3% off GE & Vehicles - - https://goo.gl/4xJbSH o7o7Follow My Facebook Page fore more Phly - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPhly/Merch ONLINE - https:/. In these cases, situational awareness and friendly support is the key to victory and survival of the KV-2 in the smaller maps. A large calibre gun coupled with the heavy turret sadly produces a slow gun traverse (both horizontally and vertically) to get the gun onto a target and very long reload times. I had this in Machinery->Ground->USSR Heavy just like other threads like this. Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better, Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher, Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported). The first variant of the KV-2 series was the KV-2B which was upgraded model fitted with the KV-1B chassis and was also given an additional 35 mm of armor to the turret for crew protection. It won't be. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support. I'm a very happy pony. I can get behind that. During the summer offensive campaign of the Wehrmacht, practically all the Red Armys KV-2s were lost destroyed or abandoned by their crews due to breakdowns. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). However, one could hang back and snipe unsuspecting and immobile targets, while at the range most return fire would more than likely bounce off the armour. With its excellent cannon, good armour and large crew, the KV-2 is one of the leading figures to be found on the battlefield, where it can fight equally well in defense, in a breakthrough or while supporting allied medium or heavy tanks. Some players like myself either did not have time for them, or found out too late to do the tasks. The KV-2 with the ZiS-6 cannon will be at rank III, and youll be able to buy the tank as part of a pack in the online store. The "PB-35" shell unlock can be ignored as it is only a marginal upgrade compared with the GF-530 stock shell. r/warthundermemes Gaygching soviet cold war interceptors when? German mechanics placed the command cupola from the Pz.IV on the roof of the turret it provided the tanks commander with excellent visibility. Valve Corporation. All rights reserved. But there's SO much more, too.All music licensed from www.epidemicsound.com and www.machinimasound.comThis video also available on Floatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/TheMightyJingles/homeCheck out my other channel, Old Man Jingles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZyJKN0sRHREFs_zodqAmQPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMightyJinglesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damightyjongles/Discord: https://discord.gg/the-salt-minesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_mighty_jinglesFacebook! The KV-2 (1939) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank If you play KV-2 for memes and not for grind load mostly HE with 3-4 AP shots. These were transferred to the 3rd Mech Corps on 9 July, and by 18 July only 1 was left serviceable - 5 were destroyed on 12 July, and 4 are recorded as being in repair from 13 July.[1]. But do not shoot anywhere! It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. The KV-2 suffered from a very high profile, low speed, and was too turret heavy. In truth, while formidable in power and protection, courageous crew member willing to curse the name would speak out about the trouble the KV tank really was. Valve Corporation. o7. Created to destroy enemy fortifications, the KV-2 proved to be less effective than expected in going up against the mechanized forces of Germany in tank battles of the early 40s. One must be conscious and use the map terrain to their advantage. Getting close: Probably the most difficult part, if spotted a 40 kg shell will soon be on its way to ruin someone's day. Learn more about our. These were transferred to the 3rd Mech Corps on 9 July, and by 18 July only 1 was left serviceable - 5 were destroyed on 12 July, and 4 are recorded as being in repair from 13 July. It aint always possible cause you need some height advantage but if you can go for it. As such, pretty much all tanks at its battle rating should be taken account of. with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: "one shot - one kill". The profile makes concealing the tall, heavy tank difficult, while the turret armour is relatively poor all-around at 75 mm. Given the similar caliber to the Sturmpanzer, that'd be my guess. Roll forward, take the shot, and then pull back for the over half-minute reload time, and then repeat. Compared to the KV-1 height of about 9 feet, the KV-2 was at 11 feet tall. It only says it penetrates 45mm armor but don't let that fool you. World War II Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The howitzer had relatively good characteristics. Skins and camouflages for the KV-2 (1939) from live.warthunder.com. 1st shot on the cannonbarrel, damage it. Has the armour of the KV-1 which will stop most Pz.III and T-34-76 shots, If a lighter vehicle is flanking the KV-2, the rear machine gun can take care of it, Turret is smaller than the 1939 model, so it's less easier to spot and more easy to conceal. The Soviet army needed a powerful cannon for a heavy tank, and one of the most promising examples of such a cannon was the 107mm ZiS-6, tests of which were performed on a KV-2 chassis. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on in the Soviet heavy tank. The large turret housing the 152 mm howitzer is a huge target on the KV-2, a more enticing target than the hull. The turret also presents a narrow gun depression and elevation (-5 and 12 respectively). Make sure to plan the route ahead of time make sure to avoid large distances in the open, this is a slow moving tank with a large profile making it an easy target for long barreled guns. You'll likely want to lay in wait for unsuspecting tanks coming down a corridor when you can or play defensively when you can, taking cover/retreating after every shot. HE was king before it got nerfed. Possibly the most notable action of any KV-2 was at the Battle of Raseiniai, which saw a single KV-2 hold up the entirety of the 6th Panzer Division. Keep the turret in a well angled position while scouting for targets with the binoculars or normal eyesight. The protection on its gun mantlet was changed the 1940 model has a cast mantlet. Eventually, the KV-2 was phased out of service due to it's impracticality and terrible mobility. I haven't unlocked the KV-2, but you might wanna try it on test drive and see how it works compared to the others. And if I were to only load 1 shell type, which would be best in its BR (RB); HE or Anti-Concrete? Shells that penetrate will almost always destroy the enemy and even those that fail to do so will still typically do some damage or even destroy the target thanks to the huge amount of explosives in all 3 available shells. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. Take your time aiming - you'll be waiting a long time for the next shot so make this one count. Not only does it have better penetration over distance and against harsher angles then the Anti-Concrete, it also carries the best explosive payload even over the HE shell. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. The long reload isn't the problem- I knew exactly what I was signing up for in that regard- but its actual performance leaves a lot to be desired in my experiences. Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better, Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher, Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported). The KV-2 754r is a premium rank III tank in German tank tech tree. Though close-range fighting can fix this, close-quarters battle is not a tactic the KV-2 should indulge in alone without supporting teammates to cover for the tank in case of flankers. It also helps to utilize the rangefinder before every shot, especially at ranges past 500m. In everything else including the monstrous destructive power of the weapon the captured KV-2 was exactly the same as its Soviet predecessor. Due to the low quantity of KV-2 produced, they didn't see much service past the opening stages of the war due to loss from attrition or mechanical failures, however, 10 were still in service with the Voronezh Front on 4 July 1943 for the battle of Kursk. Though originally, the vehicle was armed with a 122 mm howitzer, In fact, examples captured by German forces were often used until they literally stopped working and were then abandoned because of the fact that it was oftentimes not worth the trouble to repair the vehicles, http://wwiivehicles.com/ussr/tanks-heavy/kv-2.asp, http://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.asp?armor_id=210, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. #11 Straven Jun 28, 2020 @ 5:28pm Not to mention that there will always be ammunition inside the turret, so a penetrating APHE shot has a very high chance of detonating one of these rounds. When the vehicle was at a slight tilt, the turret became extremely difficult to turn. I disagree and actually think it's the other way around. Unless moving forwards at a certain gear, the KV-2 is also very hard to turn on even ground. Smaller maps benefit the KV-2 in that the low shell velocities are no longer a big detriment to the combat ability, plus it could make the most of the initial penetration values in close-range battles. KV-2 now useless after penetration "formula" nerf. This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 11:34. The main variant of production before World War II broke out was the 'KV-1 model. Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. In total, around 330 models were built by the end of the war. Just make sure to hit, or the tank will be alerted and counter-attack. Just make sure to hit, or the tank will be alerted and counter-attack, and watch out for the rear MG if in a lighter vehicle. This site uses cookies to analyse traffic and for anonymous statistics. Its gun is an effective breach weapon, designed to be used against fortifications. However, enemy tanks in close-range will also have an easier time penetrating the KV-2 front armour, or flanking around while reloading the gun thanks to engine power increase. Furthermore, its strong armour could survive heavy fire from the enemy's anti-tank artillery. OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions. Close range brawling is a bad idea due to certain characteristics on the tank. Sign-in with Gaijin.Net. Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support. 1940 can be obtained as a prize for participating in the event series Chronicles of World War II. Ok, so more derp for the Russians, a bulky KV-85 wannabe, and new derp for rich Germans. KV-2 (ZiS-6) At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons weren't powerful enough for heavy tanks. If that is not the case the gunner, commander, cannon breech, loader, and ammunition and turret ring will be damaged or wounded. The KV-2 754r is a premium rank III tank in German tank tech tree. Art of Winning: KV Tanks (from 04:08) - War Thunder Official Channel. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. If APHE shells hit below the side hull, it will possibly detonate the main storage of ammunition, resulting in a single-shot destruction. r/warthundermemes . It's certainly more of a meme machine than a meta machine. 876. At its battle rating, most enemy tanks have the capability of penetrating and eliminating the KV-2 through the turret, not to mention even some of the lower rank ones have powerful enough guns to deal with the armour. Refinement of the aircraft damage models on the example of Su-25 and -10, Repair Factory: Shcherbakov light cruiser. hope you guys enjoyed the video, please don't forget to like and comment.Pwease Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3e7keE9. Commenting is no longer available for this news, This site uses cookies to analyse traffic and for anonymous statistics. The KV-2 Model 1940 is a premium tank, so every hit against an opponent provides additional Research Points and lots of Silver Lions. five_faces 3 yr. ago Archived post. Somehow, despite my years of playing the game, I'd somehow managed to skip over the KV-2 entirely when I first started grinding out the russian ground tree. With its excellent cannon, good armour and large crew, the KV-2 is one of the leading figures to be found on the battlefield, where it can fight equally well in defense, in a breakthrough or while supporting allied medium or heavy tanks. The KV-2 (1939) is incredibly sluggish in speed and manoeuvrability. Could easily get TOW-2/2As and thermals (literally the exact same TOW thermal sight that the Wiesel has, which the ROCA does use), probably warranting 9.0 since it has an exposed gunner and isn't as tiny and nimble as the Wiesel. If the enemy tank still remains after the OF-530 shell, the next loading G-530 SAPCBC shell can follow through the same ballistic path and destroy the enemy via a penetration. Yah know a issue i think doesn't get addressed enough? Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. Another type of vehicles to worry about are the very small tanks like the M22 Locust and the ASU-57 as these can get right under the tank's gun depression and fire away at weak points with little risk of return fire by the KV-2. The separately-loaded ZiS-6 cannon significantly surpassed the Red Armys previous anti-tank cannons in its characteristics, but for a variety of reasons, it never went into mass production. War Thunder. The ammo nerfs really messed it up. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on in the Soviet heavy tank. 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