VIII
IS-5 (Object 730)
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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.
Nation
U.S.S.R.
U.S.S.R.
Tier
Tier
VIII
Type
Heavy Tank
Heavy Tank
Role
Breakthrough Heavy Tank
Breakthrough Heavy Tank
Crew
Commander
Radio Operator
Modules
This is a Premium vehicle. Premium vehicles earn more credits and experience per battle, and provide a range of other bonuses.
Characteristics
Firepower
HP
Damage
mm
Armor Penetration
HP/min
Damage per Minute
s
Aiming Time
m
Dispersion at 100 m
Improved dispersion at 100 m
pcs
Ammo Capacity
Mobility
/
/ t
Weight/Load Limit
hp
Engine Power
hp/t
Specific Power
km/h
Top Speed
deg/s
Traverse Speed
deg/s
Turret Traverse Speed
Survivability
HP
Hit Points
/ / mm
Hull Armor
/
/
/ / mm
Turret Armor
s
Suspension repair time
Spotting
m
View Range
m
Signal Range
Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.
