IS-2

Heavy Tank Tier 7 China

IS-2 is a tier 7 heavy tank from China in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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IS-2 stats at a glance

The IS-2 has 1080 hit points , 90mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 37 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)1080
Weight23.4 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)90 / 90 / 60 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the IS-2 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed37 km/h
Top reverse speed14 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.6:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)13.4%
Camo (moving)6.7%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
100 mm 44-100JT (IS-2) 6 8.8s
122 mm D-25T 7 12.3s
100 mm 44-100JT (IS-2) 6 8.7s
122 mm D-25T 7 12.3s

How IS-2 compares to its peers

There are 32 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the IS-2. Its 1080 HP places it in the top 65% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1122). Frontal hull armor of 90mm ranks in the top 84% for the class (peer average: 117mm). Top forward speed of 37 km/h is faster than 65% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

Soviet IS-2 tanks were exported to China in the early 1950s and were used during the Korean War from 1950 through 1953. According to U.S. reconnaissance data, at least four Chinese tank companies deployed in Korea had the IS-2 tank, with five tanks in each company. The IS-2 remained in Chinese service until the late 1950s. Production was discontinued due to a shortage of spare parts and the launch of the Type 59 project. A few IS-2 tanks were exported to Vietnam, where they fought in the final stage of the Indochina War of 1946–1954.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the IS-2 in WoT?

The IS-2 is a tier 7 heavy tank from China.

Is the IS-2 a premium tank?

No — the IS-2 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the IS-2?

37 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the IS-2 have?

Hull armor: 90mm front, 90mm side, 60mm rear.