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IS-5 (Object 730)
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IS-5 (Object 730)

IS-5

The development of the vehicle was started in 1949 by the Design Bureau of the Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant under the supervision of Joseph Kotin. In 1950 a preproduction batch of 10 vehicles was launched. After the vehicle underwent all trials and received upgrades, it was adopted for service in 1953 under the designation IS-8.

Modules

Gun
Turret
Engine
Suspension
Radio

Performance Stats

Firepower
Caliber
122mm
Damage (avg)
390HP
Penetration (avg)
221mm
Reload Time
12.60s
Aim Time
2.70s
Dispersion
0.420m
Rate of Fire
4.76/min
Depression
7°
Elevation
17°
Mobility
Top Speed
42km/h
Reverse Speed
14km/h
Hull Traverse
26°/s
Engine Power
700HP
Engine Fire Chance
0.2%
Survivability
Hit Points
1550
Hull Front
120mm
Hull Sides
120mm
Hull Rear
60mm
Turret Front
201mm
Turret Sides
129mm
Turret Rear
90mm
View Range
360m
Turret Traverse
24°/s
Signal Range
730m