KV-1S
Heavy Tank Tier 6 USSRKV-1S is a tier 6 heavy tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The KV-1S has 920 hit points , 75mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 43 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 920 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22.3 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 75 / 60 / 60 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KV-1S can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 43 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 14 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 3.1:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 6.9% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm ZiS-5 (KV-1S) | 5 | — | — | 3.4s | — |
| 85 mm S-31M | 6 | — | — | 5.2s | — |
| 76 mm ZiS-5 (KV-1S) | 5 | — | — | 3.3s | — |
| 85 mm S-31M | 6 | — | — | 5.1s | — |
How KV-1S compares to its peers
There are 23 tier 6 heavy tanks in WoT, including the KV-1S. Its 920 HP places it in the top 27% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 853). Frontal hull armor of 75mm ranks in the top 95% for the class (peer average: 111mm). Top forward speed of 43 km/h is faster than 86% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- KV-1S vs A43 BP — tier 6 heavy tank from UK
- KV-1S vs ARL 44 — tier 6 heavy tank from France
- KV-1S vs CDT — tier 6 heavy tank from France
- KV-1S vs Chur Gloriana — tier 6 heavy tank from UK
- See full tier 6 heavy tank tier list — all 23 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
A further modification of the KV-1 heavy tank series developed in the summer of 1942. It passed into Red Army service on August 20, 1942. Compared to its predecessors, KV-1S had several design features which allowed for the tank’s weight to be reduced to 42.3 tons. Also, the KV-1S had increased top speed, maneuverability, and durability. However, the 76-mm ZIS-5 gun remained. This, coupled with reduced and inefficient armoring, made the new vehicle basically equal to the T-34 in terms of battle performance. A total of 1,083 vehicles of this modification were manufactured. This tank was widely ...
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What tier is the KV-1S in WoT?
The KV-1S is a tier 6 heavy tank from USSR.
Is the KV-1S a premium tank?
No — the KV-1S is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the KV-1S?
43 km/h forward, 14 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the KV-1S have?
Hull armor: 75mm front, 60mm side, 60mm rear.