KV-122
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Description
The KV-122 is a premium soviet Rank IV BR 5.7 heavy tank. It is a combination of the hull of the KV-1S and the turret of the IS-2
General info
Survivability and armour
The armor of the tank at it's BR is poor as compared to its lower tier brother the IS-1 which is packing 120 mm of frontal armor. The KV-122 is packing 75, the same as the KV-1. Unlike the IS-1 and IS-2, the KV-122 does not feature the prominent nose that prevents angling allowing a skilled user to angle their armor far above the base value of 75, combined with its 60 mm of side armor and its ability to tank shots while angled is high.
Mobility
Mobility wise the KV-122 is no speed demon, much like the previous KV series of tanks. The KV-122 is slow and sluggish especially when compared to the faster IS-2.
Armaments
Main armament
The KV-122 packs the same 122 mm gun as the IS-2. Thus suffers the same advantages and draw backs as her sister vehicle. This being the acceptable penetration and the nearly guaranteed one shot potential of the 122. The draw backs being the same as well, mainly being the 20 second on average downtime between each shot causing you to be incredibly vulnerable should you miss your first shot. The ammunition types are the same as the IS-2 and as a result your load out should be the same. Your base shell is strong and you should carry it primarily for the most part you should not struggle to pen most targest from 4.7-5.7, at 6.7 or higher you might want to use the APHEBC which has slightly higher penetration.
Additional armament
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Machine guns
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Usage in the battle
While this tank is classified as a heavy tank, avoid driving it towards the front lines, your armor is not as strong as your sister heavy tanks and your speed is low as well. Instead play a support role in backing up your stronger heavy tanks when tiered down, when tiered up you can get away with brawling on the front lines so long as you manage to angle your armor properly.
Pros and cons
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Pros:
Strong Main Armament
Easy to angle front armor. (No Shot trap like the IS-1 or 2)
Same 122mm as the IS-2
Cons:
Slow reload rate (Same as the IS-2)
Less frontal armor overall
Sluggish compared to the IS series
Poor Gun Depression
History
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Read also
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