The KV-1S is a lighter variant of late 1942 with higher speed but thinner armor. A new smaller cast turret and redesigned rear hull were used. 1370 were built. In response to criticisms, the lighter KV-1S (Russian language: КВ-1С) was released, with thinner armor and a smaller, lower turret in order to reclaim some speed. Importantly, the KV-1S also had a commander's cupola with all-around vision blocks, a first for a Soviet heavy tank. However, the thinning-out of the armor called into question why the tank was being produced at all, when the T-34 could seemingly do everything the KV could do and much more cheaply. The Soviet heavy tank program was close to cancellation in mid-1943.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 2
Length: 3.6”
Width: 1.9”
Height: 1.6”
Parts: 106
- Painting and assembly required
- 7 sprues
- One-piece lower hull and turret
- Black vinyl tracks
- One decal sheet
- Detailed wheel assembly
- Molded in grey
- Illustrated instructions and paint guide
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Paint Guide:
Russian Green
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