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.

Jun 30, 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.

Aug 1, 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 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.

Jun 19, 2016 · The engine compartment housed a 12-cylinder 4-stroke 520 hp V-11-IS-3 engine. The tank's transmission consisted of a multi-disk dry friction clutch and an 8-speed gearbox with a demultiplexor and two-stage planetary turning mechanisms.

May 12, 2020 · Continued analysis of the combat performance of tanks, in particular the location and type of damage inflicted on them, led to the development of the IS-3 tank. This was to be the last Soviet heavy tank produced during the war.

Apr 14, 2021 · The IS-3 heavy tank was to be the Soviet Union ’s ultimate heavy tank: well-armed and very well protected. It could have in theory allowed the Red Army to punch through enemy armored...

Aug 6, 2020 · In June 2014, in the early weeks of the war between Russia and Ukraine, separatists in eastern Ukraine were desperate for heavy weaponry. Rebels in Kostiantynivka, a city in Donetsk Oblast, eyed a...

May 21, 2018 · The IS-3 (also "Joseph Stalin" or "Iosef Stalin" IS3) heavy tank was a continuation of the successful series of tanks fielded by the Soviet Army in World War 2. The series began with the inception of the IS-1 in 1943, this based on the KV series of similar scope.

Heavy tank "Joseph Stalin - 3" (abbreviated IS - 3) - the last Soviet tank, adopted during the Great Patriotic War, but practically did not participate in hostilities.