KV-1S – A lighter variant of late 1942 with higher speed, but thinner armour. 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 armour 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 armour 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.
• Scale 1:35
• Length:203.0 mm Width:94.8 mm
• Total Parts 440+
• Metal Parts gun barrel
• Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
• Total Sprues 23 sprues and lower hull
• Multi-slide moulded lower hull
• 92 individual tracks links
• Paint and glue not included
SKU TRU01566
Brand Trumpeter

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