As formidable as the IS-2 was, the Soviets raised the bar with the IS-3. By Staff Writer
The IS-3 ("IS" for "Iosef Stalin" or "Josef Stalin") was an attempt to build upon the already formidable IS-2. Improvements over the IS-2 model included a redesigned rounded turret and a new heavily-sloped front armor configuration. The base 122mm (121.9mm D-25T) 4.8 inch main gun was retained as was the superior armor protection afforded to both crew and tank. The IS-3 was produced in limited numbers by war's end, but the system would still see service in other Soviet-supported countries and retain the title of "most powerful tank in the world" for years.
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1945
Designation:IS-3/JS-3 (Josef Stalin) Classification Type:Heavy Tank Contractor:State Factories - Soviet Union Country of Origin: Soviet Union Number Built: Not Available
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