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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.
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. Its pike nose design would also be mirrored by other tanks of the IS tank family such as the IS-7 and T-10.
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.
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 heavy tank (also known as "Joseph Stalin" or "Joseph Stalin" IS3) is a continuation of a series of tanks successfully used by the Soviet Army during World War II. The series began with the creation of the IS-1 in 1943 based on the KV series of a similar range.
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.
The JS-3 Heavy Tank (or its working «Object 703» designation) as approved, boasted a very good hull and turret, with excellent armor protection. The sloped armor on the turret and hull allowed better overall protection of the tank.
