Gonna get the KV2 series even from the event! The large and extremely heavy turret, necessary to mount the 152 mm howitzer, results in a slow traverse time. At its battle rating, most enemy tanks have the capability of penetrating and eliminating the KV-2 through the turret, not to mention even some of the lower rank ones have powerful enough guns to deal with the armour. Shooting: Targets should be the gunner (right side) to stop the loading process and the loader to reduce loading time. One of the most infamous tanks in the Soviet tree, the KV-2 introduces the concept of heavy-calibre armaments that will trend on in the Soviet heavy tank. [N 1] It was also armed with three DT machine guns. Given the similar caliber to the Sturmpanzer, that'd be my guess. Of course after the KV-2 has fired, a window of opportunity and hope will open up. I dont know if its due to the round I'm using (PB-35) or is it just that Gaijin has a broken Hull Break system? . And if I were to only load 1 shell type, which would be best in its BR (RB); HE or Anti-Concrete? In addition, German technicians installed a good radio on the tank, replaced its spotlight with a blackout headlamp, and welded additional fixtures for cables and tools on the tanks turret. For firing on concrete fortifications, it possessed a 40 kg concrete-piercing shell with a 530 m/s muzzle velocity. The KV-2 had a top speed of 25.5 kilometers per hour, which was provided by a W-2 engine. These new KV-2 tanks will arrive in War Thunders game server with upcoming updates keep an eye on our news! War Thunder. I don't have experience with the KV-2, but I'd imagine that you'd want to be using pure HE for such light targets. Go for it! 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 best way to play the KV-2 is in hide and seek mode. That said, in the relation to the game, many of the KV-2 models weaknesses are irrelevant, while its strengths allow it to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy team. APHE is great against targets with poor or mediocre armor. Although since the introduction of volumetric shells this has been made less of a problem. The KV-2 had destroyed about two-dozen tanks by the end of the engagement. They broke through stone fortifications and destroyed pillboxes at close range, allowing infantry divisions to pass through areas previously closed to them. The designs offered all had heavy armour, wide tracks, and used the torsion-bar suspension. LOVE IT! I don't need to. The KV-2 was a self-propelled gun, also classified as a heavy tank, used by the Soviet Union during World War II. Rely on always getting the first shot off, else the enemy tank is more than likely to destroy the KV-2. Designers were ordered to draw up new designs to become the basis of a breakthrough heavy tank needed for the Soviet doctrine. Shooting a KV-2 from the side is much easier, just one massive turret reaching into the sky. You can pen Shermans easily from the front with the Sav. Roll forward, take the shot, and then pull back for the over half-minute reload time, and then repeat. Thanks gaijin. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. 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. "Parts" and "FPE" should be the first targets for unlocking. 143. If you play KV-2 for memes and not for grind load mostly HE with 3-4 AP shots. At its battle rating, most enemy tanks have the capability of penetrating and eliminating the KV-2 through the turret, not to mention even some of the lower rank ones have powerful enough guns to deal with the armour. cookie-, . If that is not the case the gunner, commander, cannon breech, loader, and ammunition and turret ring will be damaged or wounded. KV-2 is not what it used to be. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support. Eventually, the KV-2 was phased out of service due to it's impracticality and terrible mobility. I haven't unlocked the KV-2, but you might wanna try it on test drive and see how it works compared to the others. However 'softer' targets have forced me to shoot my already loaded round (APCBC) then change to HE to finish it. Unless moving forwards at a certain gear, the KV-2 (1939) is also very hard to turn on even ground. Though close-range fighting can fix this, close-quarters battle is not a tactic the KV-2 should indulge in alone without supporting teammates to cover for the tank in case of flankers. 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. During the Battle of Raseiniai, in Lithuania, a single KV-2 was able to hold up the entire 6th Panzer Division for a full day by firing at them from a concealed location before it ran out of ammunition, ending with about two dozen tanks destroyed. Since the usual fighting ranges exceed 600 m, getting hits without aim assistance with the howitzer are rare. Even most anti-air vehicles can effortlessly overrun and destroy the KV-2 if it is over-extended or alone. _Catweazle_63 https://www.facebook.com/TheMightyJingles/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MightyJinglesMerchandise!https://teespring.com/stores/mighty-jingles-salt-mine-euhttps://teespring.com/stores/mighty-jingles-salt-mine-naFor any business, press or industry related enquiries, please contact Jingles.business@gmail.com At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons werent powerful enough for heavy tanks. 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. The old peek-a-boom tactics, and staying behind others is still the best method for employing this "heavy tank". The 152mm howitzer packed a powerful punch against armored vehicles, but it was an impractical weapon that was more well suited for the anti-position role, but it proved quite ineffective at that as well. 11. However, the biggest factors to consider is the ammunition for the 152 mm. 20112023 Gaijin Games Kft. 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. Its gun is an effective breach weapon, designed to be used against fortifications. All depends on . It won't be. 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. I'm about to start using the KV-2 (1939). Roll forward, take the shot, and then pull back for the over half-minute reload time, and then repeat. Its mobility on the move and in combat was seriously limited by its high weight and issues with its clutch and transmission. It's greatest strength is that it has 6 crew members which makes taking it out in one shot unlikely, but due . The old peek-a-boom tactics, and staying behind others is still the best method for employing this "heavy tank". Squadronul canaluiui: ^DB4^ Divizia 4 Blindate Avramescu Link join discord: https://discord.gg/RFr3ya5knaDaca vreti sa va apucati de joc: http://warthunder.c. Its huge silhouette made it easy pickings for German anti-tank guns. 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 weaponry that could destroy these tanks, aside from 88 mm FlaK guns. Were adding a tank with this wonderful weapon to War Thunder. Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: one shot one kill. When the vehicle was at a slight tilt, the turret became extremely difficult to turn. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). Just place the shots so they explode near weak surfaces (e.g. This page was last edited on 10 April 2023, at 11:27. 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. Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported). 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. However it'd be a shame to pass on the APHE shell which is better at killing the overwhelming majority of tanks the KV-2 faces and turn the tank into the Ace-tube it is. Despite effective usage, very few were made, with the majority being lost due to breakdowns. The KV-2 was armed with a powerful 152 mm M-10 cannon installed in its tall armoured rotating turret. Here we see the familiar outlines from the KV-2 Mod. Where can I get my refund? The armour on the KV tank was impenetrable by an tank cannon in service and most anti-tank guns as well, the 76.2 cannon also gave it a huge firepower boost compared to the usual 37 mm in use by other countries. But do not shoot anywhere! Unless most of the crew is dead, the 65 seconds with only 2 crew members is slow, but probably a lot faster than it would have been in real. Archived post. All derp vehicles use HE, unless the anti-concrete is somehow working on tanks. Find a hill, rock, or other place big enough to hide the entire tank from view. 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 most important thing in these game modes, due to the lack of target markers, is the vision. 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. 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. The KV-2 (1940) is a premium gift rank III Soviet heavy tank Keep the turret in a well-angled position while scouting for targets with the binoculars or normal eyesight. A number of captured vehicles of this type were used by German troops. It was too heavy, too slow and too unreliable, it was often easily captured by Hitlers forces as they advanced on Moscow. Huge howitzer, dealing high damage with incredible force, Fear factor, the sight of this behemoth tends to send smaller tanks fleeing in terror, Acceptable armour, especially for its rank, Bouncy hull and turret, the chassis may effectively absorb shots as well, Many experienced tank drivers would dread the characteristic, map-echoing sound of the 152 mm howitzer being fired. Take your time aiming - you'll be waiting a long time for the next shot so make this one count. RikersMightyBear, July 1, 2019 in Army Academy. Armor protection on the vehicle could be as much as 110 mm in some places. Tall turret is very vulnerable from the side and difficult to hide. Top speed for the vehicle on flat ground is only about 34 km/h, and accelerating is very slow to get the tank up to this speed. Though close-range fighting can fix this, the close-quarters battle is not a tactic the KV-2 should indulge in alone without supporting teammates to cover for the tank in case of flankers. Shooting: Targets should be the gunner (right side) to stop the loading process and the loader to increase loading time to up to one and a half minutes. 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. 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. 1st shot on the cannonbarrel, damage it. Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support. Skins and camouflages for the KV-2 (1939) from live.warthunder.com. The binoculars are the greatest assets. You don't have the luxury of a fast reload so you have to pen on the first shot, so angles matter a lot. 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. -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) If I had to choose just one ammo type, I'd go with HE as unlike APHE it can kill any tank the KV-2 faces. The KV-2 served alongside the KV-1 in stalling the German Offensive to Moscow. If I had to choose just one ammo type, I'd go with HE as unlike APHE it can kill any tank the KV-2 faces. 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. 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. A shot on the top of the engine compartment sometimes sets it on fire. But there's SO much more, too.All music licensed from www.epidemicsound.com and www.machinimasound.comThis video also available on Floatplane: https://www.floatplane.com/channel/TheMightyJingles/homeCheck out my other channel, Old Man Jingles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ZyJKN0sRHREFs_zodqAmQPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheMightyJinglesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damightyjongles/Discord: https://discord.gg/the-salt-minesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/the_mighty_jinglesFacebook! 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. A large calibre gun coupled with the heavy turret sadly produces a slow gun traverse (both horizontally and vertically) to get the gun onto a target and very long reload times. Lastly, the KV-2 has no machine gun to deal with air or lightly armoured targets, meaning once the howitzer fires, that is it for around 30 seconds. The KV-2 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. War Thunder. LMAO,it is the perfect time to troll KV2 with Hetzer once more step one to playing KV-2: load the AC shell. Depiction ofany real-world weapon orvehicle inthis game does not mean participation ingame development, sponsorship orendorsement byany weapon orvehicle manufacturer. [Devblog] New additions to the KV-2 series, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=KV-2_(1940)&oldid=160383. 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. With its straight angles the KV-2 can easily be angled in the diamond direction (30). The main variant of production before World War II broke out was the 'KV-1 model. This site uses cookies to analyse traffic and for anonymous statistics. 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. SO yeah, and the highest amount i have used in a amtch is 11. it was nerfed, very random results now with he. The KV-2 (1939) is incredibly sluggish in speed and manoeuvrability. All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. It's still usable, but the anti-concrete AP shell is your best bet now. Captured KV-2s differed from their Soviet counterparts in several useful modifications. Although this was a great achievement, the KV-2 was not a practical weapon that could not be used very effectively. Its armour-piercing 52 kg round with a 436 m/s muzzle velocity penetrated a 72 mm thick armour plate at a distance of 1,500 m at a 60 angle. However, one could hang back and snipe unsuspecting and immobile targets, while at the range most return fire would more than likely bounce off the armour. The KV2 is playable if you hang back and support teammates or better yet squad up with someone. The KV-2 Model 1940 is a premium tank, so every hit against an opponent provides additional Research Points and lots of Silver Lions. 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. 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