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Plastic IS-2 Heavy Tank – Soviet Breakthrough Tank | Bolt Action
IS-2 HEAVY TANK
Soviet Breakthrough Tank | Bolt Action
Soviet Steel Evolution
You make it bigger and make it louder.
What do you do when you are told to upgrade an already giant metal monster that took a whole new generation of tank to actually deal with? You make it bigger and make it louder. The IS-2 is that very same beast, made as a competent replacement for the KV series and it was a far better designed machine than its predecessor.
It had thick frontal armour and a huge 122mm gun, despite its size; the weight is comparable to that of the German Panther. The IS-2 was intended as a breakthrough tank so it was given a weapon suitable for such a task; and it broke through gloriously, right through the German lines and into the heart of Germany itself.
Technical Specifications
Main Armament
122mm D-25T gun
Secondary Armament
3× DT 7.62mm machine guns
Weight
46 tonnes
Frontal Armor
Up to 120mm
Crew
4 men
Engine
V-2-IS 12-cylinder diesel (520 hp)
Maximum Speed
37 km/h (23 mph)
The 122mm Gun Advantage
The IS-2's massive 122mm gun could penetrate 160mm of armor at 1,000 meters - enough to defeat even the heaviest German tanks. While slower to reload than German counterparts, a single hit was often enough to completely destroy an enemy tank or fortification.
Premium Box Contents
Complete IS-2 Tank Kit
All plastic components to build a historically accurate IS-2 heavy tank model
Detailed Instruction Booklet
Step-by-step guide for easy assembly
Full-Color Decals
Waterslide decals for authentic Soviet markings
8-Man Tank Rider Squad
Versatile infantry that can ride on your tank or fight separately
Stat Card
Official game stats for easy reference during battles
Damage Markers
Add realistic battle damage effects to your games
IS-2 In Battle
Game Statistics
| Stat | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (Inexperienced) | 256 points | Budget option |
| Cost (Regular) | 320 points | Standard effectiveness |
| Cost (Veteran) | 384 points | Elite tank crews |
| Damage Value | 10+ | Heavy Tank classification |
| Weapons | 1× turret-mounted heavy anti-tank gun | Devastating against any target |
| Secondary Weapons | 3× Machine Guns (co-axial, hull, rear turret) | Excellent infantry suppression |
HE Special Rule
The IS-2's 122mm main gun fires high-explosive shells that can devastate infantry formations and buildings. When firing HE, the weapon uses the 3" HE template and +3 penetration value.
Slow Load Special Rule
The massive 122mm shells are challenging to load. After firing the main gun, you must spend one turn reloading before you can fire the main gun again. Machine guns can still fire normally.
Multi-Game Compatibility
This vehicle can also be used in games of Achtung Panzer!, the game of close-quarters tank-on-tank combat. Rules are available in the Achtung Panzer! rulebook.
IS-2 vs. German Heavy Tanks
| Specification | IS-2 | Tiger I | Panther |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Gun | 122mm D-25T | 88mm KwK 36 | 75mm KwK 42 |
| Weight | 46 tonnes | 57 tonnes | 44.8 tonnes |
| Frontal Armor | 120mm | 100mm (angled) | 80mm (angled) |
| Top Speed | 37 km/h | 38 km/h | 46 km/h |
| Crew | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Penetration at 1000m | 160mm | 120mm | 130mm |
Historical Significance
The IS-2 (Iosif Stalin) heavy tank was developed as a response to the German Tiger and Panther tanks encountered on the Eastern Front. Named after Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, this formidable tank became the spearhead of Soviet armored advances in the late stages of World War II.
Built upon lessons learned from the earlier KV series, the IS-2 combined a powerful 122mm gun with sloped armor in a more mobile platform. Soviet engineers prioritized firepower over rate of fire, creating a tank that could devastate both enemy armor and fortifications with a single well-placed shot.
IS-2 tanks first saw combat in early 1944, proving their worth during the massive Soviet offensives that pushed German forces back toward Berlin
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