KV-2 Model 1940

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KV-2 Model 1940

GENERAL DATA
Other Designation(s)	KV is an abbreviation for Klimenti Voroshilov -- then Soviet Defense Commissar
Type	Heavy Tank / Assault Gun	Radio Equipment	9R or 10R
Manufacturer(s)	Factory No.100 Kirovskiy Works in Leningrad (LKZ)
Crew	6
Production Quantity	334	Production Period	1940-1941

DIMENSIONS
Combat weight	52000 kg	Ground pressure	0.92 kg/cm²
Length /hull	6.67 m	Length w/Gun	6.80 m
Barrel Overhang	0.13 m	Height	3.3 m
Width	3.25 m	Ground clearance	0.45 m

ARMAMENT
Primary Armament	152.4 mm Howitzer M-10 L/24 (1)	Ammunition Carried	36
Traverse	360° (manual & electric)	Elevation	-4° to +24.5° (manual)
Traverse speed (360°)	?	Sight	?
Secondary Armament	3 x 7.62 mm DT MG (2)	Ammunition Carried	2475-3087
Location	1: Turret - 2: coaxial, bow, turret rear

ARMOR
Assembly	Welding
Armor Detail (from the horizontal)	Front	Side	Rear	Top/Bottom
Hull	75 mm / 60°	60 mm / 90°	75 mm / round	30 mm / 0° (front) 15-20 mm / 0° (rear)
Superstructure	40 mm / 25° (glacis) 75 mm / 60° (driver)	90-130 mm / 90°	60 mm / 40°	40 mm / 0° (front) 30 mm / 0-3° (rear)
Turret	75 mm / 90°	75 mm / 90°	75 mm / 90°	40 mm / 0°
Mantlet	110 mm / round	-	-	-

AUTOMOTIVE
Engine	W-2K	Type & Displacement	V12
Horsepower (maximum)	600 hp at 2000 rpm	Power/Weight Ratio	11.5 hp / ton
Gearbox	5 forward, 1 reverse	Fuel Capacity	610 L Diesel

SUSPENSION
Type	Torsion bars	Road wheels	6 double, steel
Track return rollers	3 double	Sprocket-Wheels	Rear, double
Idler Sprockets	Front, double	Shock absorbers	-
Track Type	Central guides, steel links
Width	700 mm	Pitch	165.10 mm
Links(shoes)	87-90	Track ground contact	4.33 m

PERFORMANCES
Maximum Speed	26 km/hon road, 12 km/h off road	Range	250 km on road, 130 km off road
Mileage	240 L/100 km on road	Maximum grade	36° (from horizontal)
Trench crossing	2.7 m	Vertical obstacles	1.2 m
Maximum fording depth	1.6 m	Minimum turning diameter	9.45 m

Sources
OnWar.com	Vehicles.com	TNT Hors-Série n°3	-

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