IS-2

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. Its strongest gun configuration deals 390 damage per shot with 175mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1903. The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

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

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

Available guns (4)

With the top-tier gun, the IS-2 can theoretically output up to 1903 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.

How IS-2 compares to its peers

There are 34 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the IS-2. Its 1080 HP places it in the top 61% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1099). Frontal hull armor of 90mm ranks in the top 85% for the class (peer average: 119mm). Top forward speed of 37 km/h is faster than 67% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 390 damage per shot, higher than 85% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 175mm puts it in the top 79% for armor-piercing capability in its class.

Direct comparisons

• IS-2 vs T29 — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
• IS-2 vs King Tiger (C) — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
• IS-2 vs M-II-Y — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
• See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 34 vehicles ranked

Related tier 7 heavy tanks

• 45TP Habicha — Poland
• AMX M4 mle. 45 — France
• Black Prince — UK
• Black Prince II — UK, premium
• BZ-58 — China
• Carro d'assalto P.88 — Italy
• FV224 Chopper — UK
• FV201 (A45) — UK, premium
• All China tanks · Tier 7 premium tanks

Understand the stats

Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:

• What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
• Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
• Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
• Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
• View range — how spotting actually works

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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