KV-2 (ZiS-6) - Revision history

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U105837429: /* Description */ availability update

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Undo revision 163235 by U132382093 (talk) New P&C are wordy. Keep it simple and concise

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019]], [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022]], and [[wt:en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en|2023]] "Tankers' Day" mini-events and finally returned as a permanent ({{GE}}) fixture on the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2024 "Anniversary of lifting the Siege of Leningrad"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019]], [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022]], and [[wt:en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en|2023]] "Tankers' Day" mini-events and finally returned as a permanent premium vehicle you can buy with GE {{GE}} during the [[wt:en/news/8710-special-anniversary-of-lifting-the-siege-of-leningrad-get-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-earn-a-decal-decoration-en|2024 "Anniversary of lifting the Siege of Leningrad"]] mini-event.
 This tank is a spiritual successor of the original KV-2 in combat operations. Despite its high crew count of 6, the rate of fire is relatively slow; it is however faster than the howitzer-equipped KV-2s, with a higher velocity and flatter trajectory. It does share the same unfortunately slow turret traverse, reverse, acceleration, and heavy weight.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019]], [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022]], and [[wt:en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en|2023]] "Tankers' Day" mini-events.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019]], [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022]], and [[wt:en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en|2023]] "Tankers' Day" mini-events and finally returned as a permanent ({{GE}}) fixture on the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2024 "Anniversary of lifting the Siege of Leningrad"]].
 This tank is a spiritual successor of the original KV-2 in combat operations. Despite its high crew count of 6, the rate of fire is relatively slow; it is however faster than the howitzer-equipped KV-2s, with a higher velocity and flatter trajectory. It does share the same unfortunately slow turret traverse, reverse, acceleration, and heavy weight.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019 "Tankers' Day"]], [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022 "Tankers' Day"]] mini-events.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] as a [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en|premium pack]] but was removed from the store at the end of the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2018 6th Anniversary]] sale. It was available from the store for a short time during the [[wt:en/news/6488-shop-black-friday-sale-en|2019 "Black Friday"]]. It was also made available for purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) during the [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021 "Defender of the Fatherland"]], and the [[wt:en/news/6368-special-tankers-day-celebrate-with-us-en|2019]], [[wt:ru/news/15896-akciya-s-dnyom-tankista-ru|2022]], and [[wt:en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en|2023]] "Tankers' Day" mini-events.
 This tank is a spiritual successor of the original KV-2 in combat operations. Despite its high crew count of 6, the rate of fire is relatively slow; it is however faster than the howitzer-equipped KV-2s, with a higher velocity and flatter trajectory. It does share the same unfortunately slow turret traverse, reverse, acceleration, and heavy weight.

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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+* [[KV-220]]
 == External links ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|58HLHnOFjd0|'''{{PAGENAME}}- Railgun''' - ''Oxy''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|U1WIeQebl_E|'''KV-2 (ZiS-6) - Might be longer''' - ''War Thunder Wiki''|58HLHnOFjd0|'''KV-2 (ZiS-6)- Railgun''' - ''Oxy''}}
 == See also ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Exceptional firepower, capable of delivering devastating blows to enemy targets
+* Excellent firepower
-* Significantly improved reload speed compared to earlier KV-2 models, enabling more frequent engagements
+* Greatly improved reload speed over previous KV-2 models
-* High crew capacity with 6 members, facilitating long engagements even with several crew members eliminated
+* High crew capacity (6 crew members)
-* Impressive velocity and power of munitions, ensuring superior penetration and damage potential along with more accurate shots due to lower drop
+* High velocity and powerful munition
-* Premium talisman status provides additional RP and SL bonuses, enhancing progression and earning potential
+* Premium talisman with RP and SL increase bonus
 '''Cons:'''
-* Reload time, although improved, still remains relatively long, necessitating careful planning and timing
+* Reload time is still very long
-* Insufficient armor protection, demanding cautious positioning and reliance on cover for survivability
+* Insufficient armour protection
-* Limited gun depression of -5°, a common characteristic among USSR tanks, imposing constraints on firing positions
+* Poor gun depression of -5° (common trait of all USSR tanks)
-* Large profile, making the vehicle more susceptible to enemy detection and targeting
+* Large profile
-* Reduced maneuverability and slow speed, requiring strategic positioning and planning to compensate
+* Poor manoeuvrability and slow speed
-* High weight, affecting acceleration and mobility in certain terrains
+* High weight
-* Increased risk of internal ammunition explosions when hit by penetrating shells, necessitating exercised caution to minimize vulnerability
+* High risk of internal ammunition explosions by penetrating shells
 == History ==

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 * '''OF-420''': HE; useful for destroying open and lightly armoured vehicles.
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+{{:ZIS-6 (107 mm)/Ammunition|B-420, OF-420}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 * [[wt:en/news/3698-development-new-additions-to-the-kv-2-series-en/|[Devblog] New additions to the KV-2 series]]
 {{USSR heavy tanks}}
 {{USSR premium ground vehicles}}