KV-1S – A lighter variant of late 1942 with higher speed, but thinner armour. A new, smaller, cast turret and redesigned rear hull were used. 1370 were built.

In response to criticisms, the lighter KV-1S (Russian language: ??-1?) was released, with thinner armour and a smaller, lower turret in order to reclaim some speed. Importantly, the KV-1S also had a commander’s cupola with all-around vision blocks, a first for a Soviet heavy tank. However, the thinning-out of the armor called into question why the tank was being produced at all, when the T-34 could seemingly do everything the KV could do and much more cheaply. The Soviet heavy tank program was close to cancellation in mid-1943.

• Item No: 01567
• Item Name: Soviet KV-1S/85 Heavy Tank
• Bar Code: 9580208015675
• Scale: 1:35
• Item Type: Static Kit
• Model Brief: Length: 234.5mm Width: 94.8mm
• Total Parts: 430+
• Released Date: 2012-11
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