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The IS-3 has 1320 hit points , 110mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1320 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 110 / 90 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.2:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the IS-3 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 12.2% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 6.1% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mm D-25T (IS-3) | 7 | — | — | 12.3s | — |
| 122 mm BL-9 (IS-3) | 8 | — | — | 13.3s | — |
| 122 mm D-25T (IS-3) | 7 | — | — | 12.3s | — |
| 122 mm BL-9 (IS-3) | 8 | — | — | 13.3s | — |
How IS-3 compares to its peers
There are 102 tier 8 heavy tanks in WoT, including the IS-3. Its 1320 HP places it in the top 27% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1248). Frontal hull armor of 110mm ranks in the top 86% for the class (peer average: 144mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 75% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- IS-3 vs 110 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- IS-3 vs 112 FL — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- IS-3 vs 112 — tier 8 heavy tank from China
- IS-3 vs 50TP pr. — tier 8 heavy tank from Poland
- See full tier 8 heavy tank tier list — all 102 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Mass production of the vehicle started in May 1945. On September 7,1945, IS-3 tanks took part in the Allied Victory Parade through Berlin. A total of 1170 vehicles were manufactured by the end of 1946, when production was canceled. From 1948 through the late 1950s, the tanks underwent a number of modernization refits.
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What tier is the IS-3 in WoT?
The IS-3 is a tier 8 heavy tank from USSR.
Is the IS-3 a premium tank?
No — the IS-3 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the IS-3?
45 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the IS-3 have?
Hull armor: 110mm front, 90mm side, 60mm rear.