Why the IS-7 Was the Peak of Soviet Tank Design

Описание: 🇺🇸 In this video, we dive into the story of the IS-7 — the ultimate Soviet heavy tank of the late 1940s. Weighing nearly 70 tons, protected by some of the most advanced armor geometry of its time, and armed with the 130 mm S-70 naval gun, the IS-7 represented the peak of Soviet heavy tank engineering. Fast for its size, powerful, and virtually immune to German heavy weapons, it was the most ambitious tank the USSR ever built — but it never entered service.

🔍 We’ll uncover how the IS-7 evolved from experimental designs like the Object 252, 257, and 260, the extreme engineering solutions that made it a reality, and the political decision that ended its career before it began. We’ll also compare the real IS-7 with its in-game counterpart in War Thunder — where it stands as one of the most historically accurate vehicles, though with some notable differences in penetration and shell performance.

📌 Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – History of the IS-7
6:51 – The IS-7 in War Thunder: Accuracy vs Reality
9:43 – Conclusion

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