IS-2 - Soviet heavy tanks of the Great Patriotic War. Abbreviation: IP stands for "Joseph Stalin" - the official name of the serial production of Soviet heavy tanks 1943-1953 gg. Index 2 corresponds to the second production model of the tank of the family. During the Great Patriotic War together with the designation IS-2 on an equal footing to use the name IS-122, in this case, the index means 122 caliber main armament of the machine.
IS-2 was the most powerful and most Gunship series of Soviet tanks of the war, and one of the most powerful tank at that time in the world. Tanks of this type played an important role in the battles 1944-1945 period, particularly distinguished themselves during the storm of the town. After the war JS-2 have been upgraded and were armed with Soviet Russia and the army until 1995. Also, IS-2 tanks were supplied to several countries and participated in several post-war armed conflict.

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