IS-M

Heavy Tank Tier 8 USSR

IS-M is a tier 8 heavy tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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IS-M stats at a glance

The IS-M has 1320 hit points , 130mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 35 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)1320
Weight27.1 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)130 / 120 / 80 mm

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

Mobility

Top forward speed35 km/h
Top reverse speed12 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)11.1%
Camo (moving)5.6%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
122 mm D-25T (IS-M) 7 12.3s
122 mm D-25BM 8 12.0s
122 mm D-25T (IS-M) 7 12.3s
122 mm D-25BM 8 11.7s

How IS-M compares to its peers

There are 102 tier 8 heavy tanks in WoT, including the IS-M. Its 1320 HP places it in the top 27% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1248). Frontal hull armor of 130mm ranks in the top 57% for the class (peer average: 144mm). Top forward speed of 35 km/h is faster than 19% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

The IS-2Sh (IS-M) was a project for the significant modification of the IS-2 proposed by N. F. Shashmurin at Kirov Factory No. 100 in early 1944. The design featured a long-barrel 122 mm gun and a rear placement of the fighting compartment. The project was discontinued in favor of the IS-6 (Object 252).

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Frequently asked

What tier is the IS-M in WoT?

The IS-M is a tier 8 heavy tank from USSR.

Is the IS-M a premium tank?

No — the IS-M is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the IS-M?

35 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the IS-M have?

Hull armor: 130mm front, 120mm side, 80mm rear.