The IS-3 (also known as Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944. Its semi-hemispherical cast turret (resembling that of an upturned soup bowl) became the hallmark of …

Jun 30, 2014 · The IS-3 was a Cold War tank, of the same generation as the British Centurion and American Pershing. All three were conceived to fight the latest German tanks, but ended on …

The first official showing of the IS-3 occurred on September 7th, 1945, during the Allied parade in Berlin to mark the end of WWII. 52 tanks from the 71st Guards Heavy Tank Regiment of the …

Aug 1, 2022 · The IS-3 was employed by the Soviet Army during the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 to put down the Prague Spring but details on its performance during …

The IS-3 known as Object 703 is a Soviet heavy tank developed in late 1944, and began production in May 1945. Its semi-hemispherical cast turret (resembling an upturned soup …

May 12, 2020 · is-3 1944 armour redesign, with new rounded turret, angular front hull casting, integrated stowage bins over the tracks. Internally similar to IS-2 model 1944, and produced …

Apr 14, 2021 · The IS-3 heavy tank was to be the Soviet Union ’s ultimate heavy tank: well-armed and very well protected. It could have in theory allowed the Red Army to punch through enemy …

Aug 6, 2020 · In June 2014, in the early weeks of the war between Russia and Ukraine, separatists in eastern Ukraine were desperate for heavy weaponry. Rebels in Kostiantynivka, …

Heavy tank "Joseph Stalin - 3" (abbreviated IS - 3) - the last Soviet tank, adopted during the Great Patriotic War, but practically did not participate in hostilities.

May 21, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the IS-3 / JS-3 (Josef Stalin) Heavy Tank Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.