What is the KV-1 in World of tanks?
In real life, the KV-1 was designed to be a nigh-invulnerable spearhead in assaults against heavily defended areas, and this is reflected in World of Tanks. The KV-1 boasts very thick all-around hull armor, and a turret that seems even tougher due to its naturally curved shape. This allows it to sidescrape with ease and withstand serious beatings.
How many KV-1S were built in WW2?
A total of 1370 KV-1S were built. In April 1942 its production was cancelled. Many tanks were sent in tank brigades because the reorganization of the Red Army had not begun yet.
How good is the KV-1S?
The KV-1S is the only tank along with the SU-100 that has a 122mm gun in Tier VI. Armor that frequently bounces Tier V and VI shells frontally, more so if angled properly. Top gun does 400 alpha damage, taking away half of a tier V’s HP and around one third of a tier VI’s HP.
Is the kV a good tank to learn to kill?
It’s one of the tanks new players should definitely learn to kill as the same weak spots are shared with other tanks in the KV family. Frontal weak-spots include the flat plate directly below the turret and the lower plate below the heavily sloped mid section, and shots to the side and rear will penetrate the flat 60mm armoring fairly consistently.
Is the KV-1 L-11 a heavy tank?
The KV-1 (L-11) is a rank II Soviet heavy tank with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). This tank was introduced during the closed beta testing for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. The KV-1 L-11 is the first unlockable Soviet heavy tank which boasts raw firepower and armour at the cost of mobility.
What kind of Guns does the KV-1 have?
The KV-1 also offers a generous selection of guns: a rapid-firing and highly accurate 57mm, an extremely powerful but relatively unreliable 122mm howitzer, or a hard-hitting 85mm which mediates between the two. The only downside to the KV-1’s guns are their slow aiming speeds, as shells will be reloaded before the gun is fully aimed.
How thick was the Soviet KV-1 tank armor?
Total armor thickness was around 110-120 mm (4.33-4.72 in), making the KV-1 once again nearly impregnable. The model 1941 was designed and produced at Chelyabinsk.