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KB-52 stats at a glance
The KB-52 has 1360 hit points , 112mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 340 damage per shot with 237mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1683.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1360 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.1 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 112 / 115 / 45 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KB-52 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 17 km/h |
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
| Camo (stationary) | 29.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 22.3% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 mm LP-21A | 9 | 340 | 237mm | 30.0s | 4.95 |
With the top-tier gun, the KB-52 can theoretically output up to 1683 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How KB-52 compares to its peers
There are 58 tier 9 medium tanks in WoT, including the KB-52. Its 1360 HP places it in the top 60% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1333). Frontal hull armor of 112mm ranks in the top 32% for the class (peer average: 97mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 11% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 340 damage per shot, higher than 39% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 237mm puts it in the top 63% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- KB-52 vs Patton Tank — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- KB-52 vs Ares MTB — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- KB-52 vs Ares 85 — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 9 medium tank tier list — all 58 vehicles ranked
Related tier 9 medium tanks
- Alpha E 50 — Germany
- AMX 30 1er prototype — France
- Ares 85 — USA
- Ares MTB — USA, premium
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t AP — France
- Centurion Mk. 7/1 — UK
- Char Futur 4 — France, premium
- Char Murat — France, premium
- All USSR tanks · Tier 9 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
A project for a vehicle based on the Object 777 hull with an oscillating turret and an improved 107 mm gun. It was developed in response to contemporary battle requirements; however, the work was terminated during the design phase.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the KB-52 in WoT?
The KB-52 is a tier 9 medium tank from USSR.
How much damage does the KB-52 do?
The top gun on the KB-52 deals 340 damage per shot with 237mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the KB-52 a premium tank?
Yes — the KB-52 is a tier 9 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the KB-52?
45 km/h forward, 17 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the KB-52 have?
Hull armor: 112mm front, 115mm side, 45mm rear.