KV-13

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KV-13
The KV-13 (Object 233) is an experimental U.S.S.R. medium tank of WWII. Developed by the Special Design Bureau at the Kirov Plant in Chelyabinsk at the beginning of 1941–end of 1942. The vehicle was designed as a "universal tank" to replace both the T-34 medium tank and KV heavy tank. The first prototype was built in the spring of 1942. The trials revealed the low durability of its modules. In addition, the vehicle required improved armor and a new turret for three crew members. Though the requirements were fulfilled and the development of two improved prototypes started in December 1942, the KV-13 medium tank project was discontinued in favor of the T-34. The two prototypes were subsequently used for the project of the mass produced IS-1 heavy tank, developed in 1943.

76 mm ZiS-5

76 mm S-54

KV-13 mod. 1942

KV-13 mod. 1943

85 mm D-5T

85 mm D5T-85BM

122 mm U-11

10RK

12RT

V-2K

V-2IS

KV-13 mod. 1942

KV-13 mod. 1943

Shell Types:

AP
APCR
HE
AP
APCR
HE
AP
APCR
HE
AP
APCR
HE
HE
HEAT

Equipment:

Consumables:

Tech Tree:

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Firepower:

Ammunition80 (rounds)
Caliber76 (mm)
Damage110 / 110 / 156 (HP)
Penetration86 / 102 / 38 (mm)
Rate of Fire16.67 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1833 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading3.60 (s)
Aiming Time2.30 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.46 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit30.65 / 32.70 (t)
Engine Power500 (h.p.)
Specific Power16.31 (h.p./t)
Top Speed50 (km/h)
Reverse Speed20 (km/h)
Traverse Speed38 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed48 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1020 (HP)
Hull Armor120 / 85 / 85 (mm)
Turret Armor85 / 85 / 85 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range340 (m)
Signal Range440 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander(Radio Operator)
Gunner
Driver
Loader