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The IS-3 (also known as Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944. Its semi-hemispherical cast turret (resembling that of an upturned soup bowl) became the hallmark of post-war Soviet tanks.
30 cze 2014 · The IS-3 was the last Soviet heavy tank designed during World War Two, it introduced a new standard turret shape for Soviet designs.
The IS-3 known as Object 703 is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944, and began production in May 1945. Its semi-hemispherical cast turret (resembling an upturned soup bowl), became the hallmark of post-war Soviet tanks.
Do jednostek bojowych czołgi typu IS-3 trafiły w czerwcu 1945. W sierpniu 1945 oddziały te znalazły się w składzie wojsk, które zaatakowały japońską Armię Kwantuńską. Do bojowego użycia nowych czołgów w czasie II wojny światowej jednak nie doszło. Po wojnie stanowiły wyposażenie ciężkich dywizji pancernych.
The IS-3 was a Cold War tank, of the same generation as the British Centurion and American Pershing. All three were conceived to fight the latest German tanks, but ended on opposite fronts and had a long Cold War career. Stalin however had other plans for these tanks, paraded proudly on the 7th of September 1945 during a military parade in Berlin.
1 sie 2022 · Explore the history of the mighty Soviet IS-3 tank - one of the most feared heavy tanks of its time. Find if this war machine was unstoppable or a paper tiger.
The IS-3 is what is called a breakthrough tank in Soviet doctrine. The idea is to use long range gun fire while being impervious to return fire due to the heavy frontal armor package. Unlike other Soviet tanks the IS-3 is not for use against infantry.
