IS-3-II vs M-VI-Y

Q: Which is better in WoT, IS-3-II or M-VI-Y?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the IS-3-II wins 1 categories and the M-VI-Y wins 2. M-VI-Y has the overall stat advantage.

Q: Are IS-3-II and M-VI-Y the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 9 heavy tanks in World of Tanks.

Both IS-3-II and M-VI-Y are tier 9 heavy tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: M-VI-Y wins 2 of 7 categories (IS-3-II: 1, tied: 4)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	IS-3-II USSR	M-VI-Y USA	Winner
HP	1520	1520	Tie
Hull armor	145	165.1	M-VI-Y
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	38	40	M-VI-Y
Camo (still)	11.9%	8.0%	IS-3-II

What the numbers say

The IS-3-II . Hull armor differs by 20.099999999999994mm at the front (M-VI-Y is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 2 km/h (M-VI-Y is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, IS-3-II or M-VI-Y?

By raw stats alone, the M-VI-Y wins 2 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 1, with 4 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are IS-3-II and M-VI-Y the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 9 heavy tanks.

What about other tier 9 heavy tanks?

See the full tier 9 heavy tank tier list for all options at this tier.