Jul 6, 2019 · The KV-1 ZiS-5 is blessed with the 76mm ZiS-5, which is functionally identical to the F-34 on the T-34, except that it does not get HEAT rounds. The BR-350A MD-8 fuse shell is …

yepp, in the current meta, only the kv-1 variats and the kv-220 are reliable in the heavy tank role. (good mentions are the b1 ter, t14, exelsior) Reply reply

Apr 1, 2018 · If there is a chance that you meet the KV-1 ZiS-5, then load AP by default and only use APCBC for finishing shots. Also, avoid engaging it frontally, really. The side armour is still …

I wouldn't skip the KV-1S, it's much faster than the other KV-1 tanks. It's a great flanker, people don't expect you to go the speed of a T-34 while having the protection of a heavy tank. The …

Nov 21, 2023 · The KV-1 ZIS-5 has better armor on its turret (Yes the stat card on the KV-1E states 100mm, but there are areas that are only 75mm where the applique armor does not …

Jun 3, 2022 · The KV 1 E/B are murder machines at their BR and in a down tier. The KV 1 zis 5 is the bane of the above KV 1, as you can kill them and they can hardly pen you. Because of …

May 6, 2020 · The KV-1, like most heavy tanks, becomes drastically less useful in uptier situation because the armor becomes more of a hinderance (due to reduction in mobility) and the gun …

Dec 14, 2017 · Honestly the ZiS-5 is just a horribly undertiered tank, one of the toughest targets you can meet in that BR (I'd rather meet a Jumbo vast majority of the time). Side armour is …

Dec 28, 2014 · Those that say avoid the tier and/or run away, ignore them. Comrade, the KV-1 ZiS-5 is a good solid tank, even if at this tier it may be showing its age a bit. I've spaded the …

Sep 14, 2024 · I interpret this Finnish KV-1 m1942 as a hull upgrade of the Soviet KV-1 ZiS-5 at 4.7, with very few other changes. However, the Finnish modifications to the KV-1 hull were …