Long reload, resulting in difficult 1-on-1 fights since missing gives the enemy an opportunity to destroy the KV-2. In these cases, situational awareness and friendly support is the key to victory and survival of the KV-2 in the smaller maps. HE was king before it got nerfed. Of course after the KV-2 has fired, a window of opportunity and hope will open up. Plus it's slower in velocity than the other two rounds so its easier to lob it over hills, though this also means it might be harder to hit moving targets at range. 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. Squadronul canaluiui: ^DB4^ Divizia 4 Blindate Avramescu Link join discord: https://discord.gg/RFr3ya5knaDaca vreti sa va apucati de joc: http://warthunder.c. with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). Yah know a issue i think doesn't get addressed enough? The KV2 is playable if you hang back and support teammates or better yet squad up with someone. Shooting: Targets should be the gunner (right side) to stop the loading process and the loader to reduce loading time. I'm trying to use KV-2 and it is a pain to use, I frontal pen two SdKfz 234 and it did not kill either one of them, all it had done was kill the driver. The KV-2 can be an effective force on the battlefield, and is well-loved by the community, being christened with numerous nicknames, usually in reference to its abnormally large armament calibre, large profile, or its iconic and legendary status in the Soviet tech tree. Firing at a relatively low velocity of ~500 m/s, the heavy rounds will be hard to lead against targets at ranges up to 500 m. After firing, the infamous long reload occur that can take up to 30 seconds even with a full crew, leaving the KV-2 vulnerable to any attacks that will more than likely cripple or destroy the KV-2. If you play KV-2 for memes and not for grind load mostly HE with 3-4 AP shots. Lately, I decided to quickly research it and see what I'd been missing out on. KV-2 is not what it used to be. Always stay hidden and go behind friendly tanks, no soloing, capping, playing hero, your traverse, speed and reload are atrocious, enemies can run circles around you if they find you. In a more sensual way :)Support la PHLEE - https://www.patreon.com/phlydailyFollow me on Twitter!--https://twitter.com/PhlyDailyMy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/phlygram/?hl=enFollow me on Myspace!--http://tinyurl.com/2fcpre6 Depiction ofany real-world weapon orvehicle inthis game does not mean participation ingame development, sponsorship orendorsement byany weapon orvehicle manufacturer. 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. 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. The turret also presents a narrow gun depression and elevation range (-5 and 12 respectively), even though limited depression is something common among soviet tanks and you rarely need more elevation. Keep the turret in a well-angled position while scouting for targets with the binoculars or normal eyesight. 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. The most important thing in these game modes, due to the lack of target markers, is vision. This made for a tank that was heavily armoured, but not very mobile as it was to be for siege warfare. Learn more about our. I knew there was an captured kv2 coming but when.. the next update lawls. Depiction ofany real-world weapon orvehicle inthis game does not mean participation ingame development, sponsorship orendorsement byany weapon orvehicle manufacturer. However APHE doesn't reliably pen some of the sturdier tanks the KV-2 faces. The KV-2 Model 1940 is a premium tank, so every hit against an opponent provides additional Research Points and lots of Silver Lions. In Arcade, the target lead indicator make the slow, but long-range penetrating PB-35 APCBC a destructive force to be afraid of since ranging is a lot easier for the low-velocity shells. The profile makes concealing the tall heavy tank difficult, while the turret armour is relatively poor all-around at 75 mm. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. However, be wary of more penetrating guns like the 75 mm on the Panther and the 76 mm on the M4 Shermans that easily piece the front turret armour. That's where the fantastic HE shell comes in handy. The main variant of production before World War II broke out was the 'KV-1 model. 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. The M-10 towed howitzer could fire once in every 20 seconds in a hurry, less in sustained fire. 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. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. If you dont got HEAT, close in. If that is not the case the gunner, commander, cannon breech, loader, and ammunition and turret ring will be damaged or wounded. 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. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Although the vaunted O-530 high-explosive rounds would be the perceived preferred round for the heavy gun, it does not do as well against the typical armour with only 54 mm of shrapnel penetration, requiring a precise hit against the enemy roof or belly armour. Now they both have the same amount of penetration according to the calculator, 95mm, but the KV-2 has a much larger caliber gun (152m vs 120mm) which means it overmatches the armour much more and thus reduces the effectiveness of the Sherman more. Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: "one shot - one kill". During the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa, the KV tanks came as a huge surprise from the Germans as they had no prior intel about these tanks, resulting in a lack of capable anti-tank weapons that could destroy these tanks aside from 88 mm Flak guns. Refinement of the aircraft damage models on the example of Su-25 and -10, Repair Factory: Shcherbakov light cruiser. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Additionally, artillery and aircraft will often force the KV-2 out of positions if not outright destroy it due to the KV's abysmal speed and massive size. The howitzer had relatively good characteristics. Stay behind friendly tanks - do not lead the charge. Powered by Invision Community. 143. "German mechanics placed the command cupola from the T-34 on the roof of the turret" You can kill anything with the HE by shooting the turret or below the tank or the sides of tanks. 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 Essentials Starter Set including trial-sized versions of their Body Cleanser, One Wipe Charlies Butt Wipes, and Shave Butter along with their Executive Razor for ONLY $5 with FREE shipping!Download yourself and try it out!https://live.warthunder.com/post/751132/en/Thanks to Beckett for putting this togetherConnect With me!! 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. 1939. 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. I'm about to start using the KV-2 (1939). Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Thus sneaking up, or attacking, from outside the KV-2's field of view is advised. A tip for long-range fighting is to utilize the OF-530 HE shell in the first shot, with spare G-530 SAPCBC rounds for the follow-up. OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions. The KV Family (from 04:53) - War Thunder Official Channel. 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. Its gun is an effective breach weapon, designed against fortifications. These new KV-2 tanks will arrive in War Thunders game server with upcoming updates keep an eye on our news! The increased weight of the tank slowed it down drastically, and the very heavy turret mixed with a low-powered traverse speed meant that the KV-2 can only traverse on level ground, as a slope would cause the turret to start turning with gravity. It is recommended to have a work with a squad mate or other friendly tanks to cover the KV-2 during the reloading phase. Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. However, these traits also serve as the tank's weaknesses. 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. Eventually, the KV-2 was phased out of service due to it's impracticality and terrible mobility. Given the similar caliber to the Sturmpanzer, that'd be my guess. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Some of the battle-capable KV-2s ended up with the Germans as trophies, and after some modernization, these vehicles turned their weapons on their creators. For this, a request to mount a 152 mm howitzer on the KV-1 was made and resulted in the KV-2 with its extremely large turret and an increased weight of 52 tons. 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. The KV-2 is easily identified by even the least experienced players and as soon as it fires one round, it will be out-manoeuvred on and forced to retreat or be violently removed. Top speed for the vehicle on flat ground is only about 30 km/h, and accelerating is very slow to get the tank up to this speed. It only says it penetrates 45mm armor but don't let that fool you. Cheers! The KV-2 (1939) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). Rely on always getting the first shot off, else the enemy tank is more than likely to destroy the KV-2. The start of the KV heavy tanks began after the heavy tank T-35 flaws came to light. Comparison between the 1939 and the 1940 variant. with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). 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. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). War Thunder. Where can I get my refund? Use stock Anti Concrete, HE is very situational. Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. However, the massive profile of this tank and majority of flat 75 mm armour means that even with proper angling and cover, the KV-2 will be unable to hold points for long. Roll forward, take the shot, and then pull back for the over half-minute reload time, and then repeat. The KV-2 suffered from a very high profile, low speed, and was too turret heavy. At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons werent powerful enough for heavy tanks. The KV-2 also had a 5 speed forward, 1 speed reverse transmission system. Don't rely on your armor much either, aside from sticking out your angled front hull to temp foes to shoot at you around the corners, most tanks will punch your turret ring area, or underneath the gun. Huge howitzer, dealing high damage with incredible force that will almost always knock out enemies with a single shot, Tank's reputation tends to have a noticable psychological affect on enemy players, Has one of the best HE rounds in the game, The new overpressure mechanic has made it so the KV-2 can kill pretty much anything with a turret shot, Has the hull armour of the KV-1 which will stop most Pz.III and Pre-, Large crew count means it is unlikely to be knocked out with a single shot unless the ammo racks explode, Long reload, resulting in difficult 1-on-1 fights since missing gives the enemy an opportunity to counter, Slow rotation speed of the turret means that flank attacks are difficult to respond to, If more than 19 rounds loaded, the ammo fills the weak spot ammo racks in the sides of the turret, Tall turret is very vulnerable from the side and difficult to hide, Driver's viewport is a weak spot; easily exploitable by experienced players, Has a tendency, although a rare but dreaded occurrence, to overshoot targets at close range when using the sights, Large barrel can easily be damaged by even autocannons, preventing return fire. -Step 1: Get KV-2 -Step 2: Rotate Balkenkreuz 90 degrees and put on side of KV-2 to resemble Karlsland Heer (Strike Witches reference, but not that much) -Step 3: Enlarge Balkenkreuz so it is very noticeable Step 4: Put a big Rising Sun in the front of the KV-2 cannon Step 5: Go destroy tanks that can't handle the 152mm (Will get picture later) The designs offered all had heavy armour, wide tracks, and used the torsion-bar suspension. As an enemy rolls by you can blast it with one shell- the main advantage of the tank- it can one shot anything below a Tiger. I had this in Machinery->Ground->USSR Heavy just like other threads like this. The KV-2 (1939) is incredibly sluggish in speed and manoeuvrability. Rely on always getting the first shot off, else the enemy tank is more than likely to destroy the KV-2. GET 3% off GE & Vehicles - - https://goo.gl/4xJbSH o7o7Follow My Facebook Page fore more Phly - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPhly/Merch ONLINE - https:/. 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. The main variant of production before World War II broke out was the KV-1 model. BIG SUCC Mask Link - https://teespring.com/stores/phlydailyGeForce Garage Epsiode - https://youtu.be/f0V7-z0BVT0GET 3% off GE & Vehicles - - https://goo.gl/. The KV-2 had a top speed of 25.5 kilometers per hour, which was provided by a W-2 engine. The KV-2 (1940) was a reward vehicle for the 2016 WW2 Chronicles and the 2017 Festive Quest events. 538. r/warthundermemes Me in locust when kv 2. r/warthundermemes Women or War Thunder? These new KV-2 tanks will arrive in War Thunders game server with upcoming updates keep an eye on our news! 1940 can be obtained as a prize for participating in the event series Chronicles of World War II. Two types of ammunition make up the ZiS-6 cannons ammo complement: APHE, with its blunt nose and a high-explosive fragmentation shell. 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 large heavy turret, necessary to mount the 152 mm howitzer, results in a slow traverse time. 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. Shame i missed out on the chronicles of WW2 the KV 1940 and the Comet on the other post look brilliant. However, the biggest factors to consider is the ammunition for the 152 mm. German mechanics placed the command cupola from the Pz.IV on the roof of the turret it provided the tanks commander with excellent visibility. The large turret housing the 152 mm howitzer is a huge target on the KV-2, a more enticing target than the hull. You are about to enter. The best way to play the KV-2 is in hide and seek mode. Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support. KV-2 Overpressure Philmoar 17K subscribers Subscribe Share Save 803K views 1 year ago Another War Thunder animated short that I made. Or the researchable one. 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. As such, pretty much all tanks at its battle rating should be taken account of. 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. KV-1 (Family) Compared to the KV-1 height of about 9 feet, the KV-2 was at 11 ft. tall. Close range brawling is a bad idea due to certain characteristics on the tank. Despite effective usage, very few were made, with the majority being lost due to breakdowns. Well I mainly want to use it against Pz IV and Shermans, I can easily side pen them, frontal is where the laughter ends. 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. However, the design was found to be difficult to steer, the transmission was unreliable, ergonomics was poor and vision was limited, plus with its 45-ton weight, it was a very heavy tank for its time. Even most anti-air vehicles can effortlessly overrun and destroy the KV-2 if it is over-extended or alone. [Wikipedia] Kliment Voroshilov tank - KV-2, [Military Factory] KV-2 (Klimenti Voroshilov), [DTIC.ORG] KURSK OPERATION SIMULATION AND VALIDATION EXERCISE - PHASE II (KOSAVE II) (PDF), https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KV-2_(1939)&oldid=160382. More vehicles to annihilate my enemies with! We all hate it, it will stay as long as it brings in money. The KV-2 is a modification of the KV-1 that mounted a M-10T (152mm) howitzer in order to provide support to infantry against fortified positions. And if I were to only load 1 shell type, which would be best in its BR (RB); HE or Anti-Concrete? The KV-2 754r is a premium rank III tank in German tank tech tree. Despite this usage, very few were made, with the majority being lost due to breakdowns and not German forces because none of their tanks at that time could penetrate the thick armour. The binoculars are the greatest assets. The KV-2 suffered from a very high profile, low speed, and was to turret heavy. 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. 11. With moving up and aiming two shots can be placed on the moving Soviet tower tank. Its gun is an effective breach weapon, designed to be used against fortifications. With a multi-turreted platform of two 45 mm cannons and one 76.2 mm cannon, the tank can combat enemies at an almost 360 angle. I like the look of that KV-2 with the ZiS-6 cannon though Big gun on an already big tank? Thank you for watching! 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]. At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons werent powerful enough for heavy tanks. This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 11:34. One must be conscious and use the map terrain to their advantage. Actually I used to use the Anti concrete rounds (since that was my only AP type ammunition) and they were useless. The powerful M-10 howitzer was installed in a modernized turret a lower profile than its predecessor, but still large. 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. It used to be half viable in high tier lineups because the HE shell would tear through the drivers roof on a lot of tanks if it hit the turret face. This news was published on the old version of the website. Only one KV-2 is left intact as a survivor of the war, it is housed at the Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow. The base APHE (anti-concrete) shell, when I've used it, rarely fuzes when used against light tanks (especially irritating against Swedish APDS reserve tanks which can easily pick me apart because of aforementioned lackluster armor). It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. 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. 5.3 Rus - KV-122, BTR-ZD, M4A2, KV-2 zis 6, P38, Yak3p, Tis MA Both them lineups recently, Used to play 5.7 Ger a ton since nearly every friend always played them, Ersatz, PzBef Wg V1 p, panthers and tigers. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. The stern and gigantic KV-2 is an old friend to tankers in War Thunder. The KV-2 754r is a premium rank III tank in German tank tech tree. Learn more about our. r/warthundermemes Modern GAZ-AAA. Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported). However, one could can hang back and snipe unsuspecting and immobile targets, while at range most return fire would more then likely bounce off the armour. I can get behind that. 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. Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The HE round has given me better results, but the unpredictability and near randomness of the overpressure mechanic has caused problems as well. 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. The designs were the SMK, T-100, and what would be the KV-1 tank, which was named after the then Soviet Defense Commissar Kliment Voroshilov. I can't speak for heavier targets, mind, but again if the KV-2's HE load performs anything like the Sturmpanzers, you can probably even frag heavier targets with it as well. Even allowing for the natural adjustment to a new vehicle, I'm struggling to see the KV-2's worth beyond it's obvious derpiness and meme material. In the first years of the war, the KV-2 was practically invulnerable to all forms of anti-tank artillery. And like all meme machines you're often reliant on your surroundings lining up just right for things to go your way. Coupled with the heavy turret, it produces a slow turret traverse to get the gun onto target. KV-2 may refer to: Contents. In total, around 330 models were built by the end of the war. For this, a request to mount a 152 mm howitzer on the KV-1 was made, and resulted in the KV-2 with its extremely large turret and an increased weight of 52 tons. The start of the KV heavy tanks began after the heavy tank T-35 flaws came to light. #7. burg4401 Sep 20, 2019 @ 11:21am. Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support. Keep the turret in a well angled position while scouting for targets with the binoculars or normal eyesight. However, the design was found to be difficult to steer, the transmission was unreliable, ergonomics was poor and vision was limited, plus with its 45 ton weight, it was a very heavy tank for its time. 27. r/warthundermemes. It also helps to utilize the rangefinder before every shot, especially at ranges past 500m. Skins and camouflages for the KV-2 (1939) from live.warthunder.com. To say my experience thus far has been lackluster would be an understatement. [1]. The KV-2 was a self-propelled gun, also classified as a heavy tank, used by the Soviet Union during World War II. Why was this moved to academy? Although this was a great achievement, the KV-2 was not a practical weapon that could not be used very effectively. Use HE shells. Always conduct attacks via "Peek-a-boo" tactic in that stay behind cover while searching for targets, then pop out when a target presents itself to fire before returning back to cover to reload. Mobility upgrades also help with the tank's poor mobility. Here we see the familiar outlines from the KV-2 Mod. It's certainly more of a meme machine than a meta machine. Valve Corporation. It was too heavy, too slow and too unreliable, it was often easily captured by Hitlers forces as they advanced on Moscow. It is completely useless now. The combat ineffectiveness and flaws of the KV-2 came to light and was only put on limited production due to them, resulting in only about 334 units being produced from 1939 to 1941. Shooting a KV-2 from the side is much easier, just one massive turret reaching into the sky. While the mobility of the KV-2 is quite bad, the turret traverse and accuracy is worse. The Soviets sent these tanks into Finland for combat testing, to which the KV design outperform in every way with its superior armour and firepower. Any tips anyone can provide would be great. This tank is a patient beast, not one who rushes into fray. It's greatest strength is that it has 6 crew members which makes taking it out in one shot unlikely, but due . Designers were ordered to draw up new designs to become the basis of a breakthrough heavy tank needed for the Soviet doctrine. Go for it! The KV-2 had a top speed of 25.5 kilometers per . It won't be. Slow rotation speed of the turret means that flank attacks are difficult to respond to. Not with out doing the tasks though. Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded. However 'softer' targets have forced me to shoot my already loaded round (APCBC) then change to HE to finish it. air spawn camping in ground RB. The easiest way of performing these hits is via the turret ring, although a harder task since the implementation of volumetric shells, which will always not be angled at certain parts from the front. Having said these, if you are a camper and want to play hide and shoot you should get the KV-2. Is the KV-2 trash. 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. A meta machine a bad idea due to it 's impracticality and terrible mobility quite bad, the turret a. 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