- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The stern and gigantic KV-2 is an old friend to tankers in War Thunder. Created to destroy enemy fortifications, the KV-2 proved to be less effective than expected in going up against the mechanized forces of Germany in tank battles of the early 40s. It was too heavy, too slow and too unreliable, it was often easily captured by Hitler’s forces as they advanced on Moscow. That said, in the relation to the game, many of the KV-2 model’s weaknesses are irrelevant, while its strengths allow it to strike fear into the hearts of the enemy team. With its excellent cannon, good armour and large crew, the KV-2 is one of the leading figures to be found on the battlefield, where it can fight equally well in defense, in a breakthrough or while supporting allied medium or heavy tanks.
In upcoming updates to War Thunder, we plan to introduce
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KV-2 Mod. 1940
Here we see the familiar outlines from the KV-2 Mod. 1939. The powerful M-10 howitzer was installed in a modernized turret – a lower profile than its predecessor, but still large. The protection on its gun mantlet was changed – the 1940 model has a cast mantlet. In addition, it has an anti-infantry DT machine gun set in a spherical mount at the front of the hull. The KV-2 Model 1940 is a premium tank, so every hit against an opponent provides additional Research Points and lots of Silver Lions. The KV-2 Mod. 1940 can be obtained as a prize for participating in the event series Chronicles of World War II. Enjoy the signature pleasure of driving the KV-2: “one shot – one kill”. Go for it!
KV-2 (ZiS-6)
At the beginning of World War II, it became clear that 76 mm cannons weren’t powerful enough for heavy tanks. The Soviet army needed a powerful cannon for a heavy tank, and one of the most promising examples of such a cannon was the 107mm ZiS-6, tests of which were performed on a KV-2 chassis. We’re adding a tank with this wonderful weapon to War Thunder. The separately-loaded ZiS-6 cannon significantly surpassed the Red Army’s previous anti-tank cannons in its characteristics, but for a variety of reasons, it never went into mass production. Two types of ammunition make up the ZiS-6 cannon’s ammo complement: APHE, with its blunt nose and a high-explosive fragmentation shell. The KV-2 with the ZiS-6 cannon will be at rank III, and you’ll be able to buy the tank as part of a pack in the online store.
Pz.Kpfw. KV-2 754(r)
During the summer offensive campaign of the Wehrmacht, practically all the Red Army’s KV-2s were lost – destroyed or abandoned by their crews due to breakdowns. Some of the battle-capable KV-2s ended up with the Germans as trophies, and after some modernization, these vehicles turned their weapons on their creators. Captured KV-2s differed from their Soviet counterparts in several useful modifications. German mechanics placed the command cupola from the Pz.IV on the roof of the turret – it provided the tank’s commander with excellent visibility. The outer ammo rack on the tank’s rear received additional ammunition capacity – note the ‘basket’ mounted on our in-game model. In addition, German technicians installed a good radio on the tank, replaced its spotlight with a blackout headlamp, and welded additional fixtures for cables and tools on the tank’s turret. In everything else – including the monstrous destructive power of the weapon – the captured KV-2 was exactly the same as its Soviet predecessor. The KV-2 754r is a premium rank III tank in German tank tech tree.
These new KV-2 tanks will arrive in War Thunder’s game server with upcoming updates – keep an eye on our news!
Comments (61)
well i hope now that germans get there sec derp gun, and by that i mean Sturer Emil, or 12.8 cm Selbstfahrlafette auf VK30.01(H) what ever you prefer.
German designations ftw. 8)
Before the Panther Came out. Named VK30.01 H * Edited version
Meant to ask this with my other comment, but are there any plans to incorporate the other experimental KV tanks like the KV-3, KV-4, KV-5, KV-13, and the KV-220-2? Hell, these tanks could very well be Premiums because of their prototype and experimental natures.
I believe many of those were never even built, even in prototype form, so its unlikely. Cancelled projects I think. Anything that was built is fair game but perhaps not right now as it may be seen as too much. As you can imagine the KV series are a very popular tank in Ru as well as over here in the Int. Community.
Okay, thank you for your response!
Yeay, two more USSR derp guns. Wonderful.
external ammo rack?, if it is in game it would be fun
It wont have any ammo in it. The cage I would say was for transporting ammo over distance.
ok thanks
premiums... premiums everywhere
Can we expect to get commanders view out of the cupola in the future (for Sim of course)? Would be a nice tradeoff in terms of visibility if you wanna stay with cupola open or closed
The Germans shall have their vengence
They certainly will with the KV-2 754(r) 8)
may 1.59 bring more for the Sim pilots & tankers like me, and maybe some nice tanks & planes on the side :D
Hmm I feel the KV-2 Zis should have been the reward tank (and the Mod 40 tabbed with the tree one) that said it is still a premium, but its not great that its package only :/
Derp Power! Hurrrra! Ok, the I will miss 1940 one, as I have not the time to play every day. But the Beutepanzer and maybe the ZiS-6will be mine. Greetings from Germany :D