Description
- Diecast body and plastic turret.
- Measures 4” L x 1.75” W.
- Blister pack packaging
- Recommended for adult hobbyist and collectors. Not a toy.
The Kliment Voroshilov (KV) tanks were a series of Soviet heavy tanks named after the Soviet defence commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov and used by the Red Army during World War II. The KV series were known for their heavy armour protection during the early stages of the war, especially during the first year of the German invasion of the Soviet Union. In certain situations, even a single KV-1 or KV-2 supported by infantry was capable of halting large German formations. German tanks at that time were rarely used in KV encounters as their armament was too poor to deal with the "Russischer Koloss" – "Russian Colossus"
The KV-2 was initially designed in 1938 and was in service from 1940 -1945. The KV-2 was outfitted with the M-10 152 mm howitzer, the KV-2 was produced at the same time as the KV-1. The heavy tank had a crew of 6 with a speed of 17 mph and a range of 87 miles. A total of 334 were built. Due to the size of its heavy turret and gun, the KV-2 was slower and had a much higher profile than the KV-1. Those captured and used by the German Army were known as (Sturm) Panzerkampfwagen KV-II . Few were produced due to its combat ineffectiveness, mainly the decreased speed due to the weight of the new gun and turret. Due to an increase in turret weight from the expanded dimensions and a heavier gun, the turret traverse mechanism could work only on level ground
This Eaglemoss model represents a KV-2 of the Russian Army during World War 2.. The turret rotates but does not elevate. The tracks are fitted rubber but do not move. As with all Eaglemoss models the model has detailed panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
This model is a great addition to your diorama or collection.
