KV-1 M1942

KV-1 M1942
Image: KV-1 M1942 (Red Army Photo)
YearAugust 1942
Vehicle TypeHeavy Tank
Origin & Designer[@designer]
Numbers Produced1.753
Crew5 (Commander/Loader, Gunner, Radio Operator & Two Drivers)
Main Armament1 x 76.2mm L/41 Zis-5 Gun
Main Armament[@sponson_traverse]
Elevation-4° to +25°
Turret Traverse360° (Manual)
Gun Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Gun Mount[@gun_mounts]
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Gun SightTMFD-PTK
Secondary Armament3 x 7.62mm DT Machine Guns (Coaxial, Turret Rear & Bow)
Smoke Discharger[@smoke_discharger]
Ammunition Carried114 x 76.2mm & 3.024 x 7.62mm
Height2.71m
Width3.25m
Length6.68m
Combat Weight47.500 kg
Ground Clearance0.45m
Fording Depth1.50m
Trench Crossing2.70m
Obstacle Clearance1.0m
Climbing Ability36°
Radio10R
ArmourHull Front: 110mm
Hull Sides: 90mm
Hull Rear: 60mm
Hull Top: 40mm
Hull Bottom: 30mm
Gun Mantle: 90mm
Turret Front: 120mm
Turret Sides: 120mm
Turret Rear: 120mm
Turret Top: 40mm
EngineW-2K (Diesel)
Transmission5 Forward & 1 Reverse
Maximum Road Range250 km
Maximum Cross Country Range177 km
Maximum Water Range[@maximum_water_range]
Maximum Road Speed43 kph
Maximum Cross Country Speed19 kph
Maximum Water Speed[@maximum_water_speed]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe KV-1 M1942 was an up-armoured version of the Kliment Voroshilov one model 1941 and the increase in armour also caused an increase in weight which caused many problems and breakdowns. Despite this it was produced in large numbers but was gradually phased out to make way for the IS series of heavy tanks.