Kliment Voroshilov (KV)-2 Russian Heavy Tank 1:72 Scale Model By Eaglemoss

Diecast body and plastic turret. Measures 4” L x 1.75” W. Blister pack packaging Recommended for adult hobbyist and collectors. Not a toy.   The Kliment Voroshilov (KV) tanks were a series of Soviet heavy tanks named after the Soviet defence commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov and used by the Red Army during World War II. The KV series were known for their heavy armour protection during the early stages of the war, especially during the first year of the German invasion of the Soviet Union. In certain situations, even a single KV-1 or KV-2 supported by infantry was capable of halting large German formations. German tanks at that time were rarely used in KV encounters as their armament was too poor to deal with the "Russischer Koloss" – "Russian Colossus" The KV-2 was initially designed in 1938 and was in service from 1940 -1945. The KV-2 was outfitted with the M-10 152 mm howitzer, the KV-2 was produced at the same time as the KV-1.  The heavy tank had a crew of 6 with a spee