In February 1943, to replace the now-outable KV, the first prototyped heavy-cartal specimens were produced to equip the armored departments of the Red Army. The best known of the chariots made to counter the new and heavily armored German vehicles, such as the Tiger and the Panther, was the Joseph Stalin JS-2. Armed with the powerful 122 mm gun installed in the centrally mounted turret, it was characterized by the molten steel hull, the heavy armor and the adoption of the 12-cylinder diesel engine of over 600 HP. The total weight of the wagon was 46 tons. He was employed in the clashes that led to the reconquest of Ukraine, operational activities in Hungary and, in the final phase of the conflict, during the Battle of Berlin. It was one of the most powerful tanks used by the Soviet Union during World War II.

What's in the Box:
1x Italeri 1/56 Josef Stalin JS-2

Box Dimensions: 29x19x4.5cm

Recommended Age: 14+