{"product_id":"clash-of-steel-is-2-heavy-tank-company","title":"Clash of Steel: T-62 Company","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eETA: 2025-10-04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IS (Iosif Stalin) heavy tank is often referred to as the “tank of victory” in Soviet sources. The development of the IS series of tanks started in late 1942 as a response to the performance of the German Tiger tanks, and then the arrival of the Panther in 1943 imparted further urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe IS-2 heavy tank was designed to replace the aging KV tanks as the Guards' heavy breakthrough units. The KV series were criticized by their crews for their low mobility, and lack of any heavier armament than that of the T-34 medium tank.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArmed with a 122mm gun, the IS-2 could reliably penetrate Tiger and Panther with armour piercing rounds, whilst the explosive power of its HE rounds could blow the turrets or tracks off enemy tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Changer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first encounters between IS-2 and Tiger tanks were decisive, with Soviet forces claiming to have killed over forty Tigers and other tank-hunters for the loss of only eight tanks. The 122mm gun proved to be the difference, easily penetrating the Tiger’s armour.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IS-2 was 10 tonnes lighter than the German Tiger, yet had more armour and more powerful armament. This required compromises with the internal layout, restricting the crew to four and limiting the number of massive 122mm rounds to a maximum of 28.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PRODUCT CONTAINS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5x Highly Detailed Plastic IS-2 Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozzie Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43768660557946,"sku":"LPG-CSS04","price":94.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1425\/8892\/products\/css04_1.jpg?v=1709046927","url":"https:\/\/www.ozziecollectables.com\/products\/clash-of-steel-is-2-heavy-tank-company","provider":"Ozzie Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}