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Russian Heavy Tank KV-1
Designed for the U.S forces, the Lee / Grant first saw action with the British 8th Army in North Africa. It was the first allied tank to carry a gun that was heavy enough to deal with German Armour in the Western Desert.
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Main data
| Weight, kg |
27000 |
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| Crew, men |
7 |
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| Ground pressure, kg/cm2. |
1.3 |
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| Length, mm |
5640 |
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| Width, mm |
2720 |
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| Height, mm |
3125 |
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Armor thickness
| hull front, mm |
57 |
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| hull side, mm |
45 |
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| Turret, mm |
57 |
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Armament
| M2 or M3 gun |
1 x 75 mm |
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| M5 or M6 gun |
1 x 37 mm |
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| submachine gun |
4 x 7.62 mm |
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Engine & Speed
| Engine |
carburetor, "continental", R-975 EC |
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| Engine Power h.p. |
400 |
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| Max speed, km/h |
39 |
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| Max range, km |
140 |
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