Cobi - World War II - IS-2 Heavy Tank (130 pcs) (New)
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The IS-2 (Iossif Stalin-2) was a Soviet heavy tank developed and deployed during World War II. It was an evolution of the IS-1 and played a crucial role on the European battlefield, especially in the liberation of Eastern Europe and the final offensive against the Third Reich.
- The IS-2 was introduced in 1943.
- It was developed in response to German heavy tanks like the Tiger.
- The IS-2 was armed with a 122mm D-25T gun, which was particularly effective against heavy German tanks and fortifications.
- The armor of the IS-2 was particularly strong and sloped at the front to better resist enemy fire.
- The IS-2 weighed about 46 tons.
- Production of the IS-2 lasted from 1943 to 1945.
- Approximately 3,854 units of the IS-2 were produced.
- The IS-2 was mainly used in the Battle of Berlin and other crucial engagements in 1944-1945.
- It was powered by a V-2-IS diesel engine, delivering around 600 horsepower.
- After World War II, the IS-2 continued to be used in various countries until the 1970s.
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Manufacturer | Cobi |
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Item Condition | New \ Sealed |