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USSR WW II AFV Catalogue

HEAVY TANK
JS-3

JS-3 Projections (b/w)

 

Technical & Tactical Description
Main modifications JS-3
Date of production 1945 - 1946
Weight, t 45,8-46,5
Dimensions, mm:

   Length

   Width

   Height

   Clearance

  

9850

3200

2450

465
Engine type diesel V-11
Engine power, h.p. 520
Max speed, km/h 40
Max range, km 185
Armor thickness, mm:

   Hull front

   Hull side

   Hull rear

   Turret

  

120

90

60

75...250
Crew, men 4
Armament 1 x 122 mm D-25T model 1943 tank gun,
1 x 7,62 mm DTM machine gun,
1 x 12,7 mm DShK model 1938 anti-aircraft machine gun
Total number produced 2311
(in particular, 29 by the end of the WW II in Europe)*

* The tank was not used in action during WW II in Europe.

 

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