IS-2M

IS-2M stats at a glance

The IS-2M has 1040 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 34 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 390 damage per shot with 175mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1903.

Hull & survivability

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.1:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the IS-2M can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.4:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Available guns (1)

With the top-tier gun, the IS-2M can theoretically output up to 1903 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).

How IS-2M compares to its peers

There are 34 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the IS-2M. Its 1040 HP places it in the top 88% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1100). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 82% for the class (peer average: 118mm). Top forward speed of 34 km/h is faster than 27% 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-2M vs T29 — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
• IS-2M vs King Tiger (C) — tier 7 heavy tank from USA
• IS-2M 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 USSR 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

This vehicle is a modification of the IS-2, developed from the early 1950s through the early 1960s. Before the T-10's development, the IS-2 was the main Soviet heavy tank. It remained in service until the mid 1990s. The tank chassis, power unit and turret were significantly changed. Some chassis components were adopted from the IS-3, as well as the splash shields and spare parts kit. The rear machine gun was removed from the turret. It was replaced with an additional fan for the fighting compartment. All gun embrasures were sealed. In addition, the standard engine was replaced with the V-54K-I...

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