PST-72034 1/72 KV-9 Soviet Heavy WW2 tank model kit |  PST 1/72 KV-9 Soviet Heavy WW2 tank model kit. Pic.1
 PST 1/72 KV-9 Soviet Heavy WW2 tank model kit. Pic.2
| KV-9 Heavy tank was created at the beginning of 1942. As the universal armor fighting vehicle it was suitable for destruction of defensive points and struggle against tanks of the enemy. In this connection KV-9 tank were armed with a 122-mm shot-gun howitzer and had the thick armour (up to 135 mm). Therefore KV-9 tank surpassed all previous models of KV tank's family on fire power and thick of armour. It was recommended to acceptance for arms, however serially was not issued. But according to another information 10 KV-9 tanks were realized in total.
Main characteristics of the KV-9 Heavy Tank
Length (with the gun) - 6750 mm
Width - 3320 mm
Height - 2710 mm
Clearance - 450 mm
Weight - 47 tons
Engine power - 600 h.p
Max. Speed - 35 km/h
Spare of move - 250 km
Armor - 135/90 mm
Armament - 1 x 122 mm a howitzer U-ll, ammunition - 48 rds 3 x mashine guns DT 7,62 mm, ammunition - 2646
Crew - 4 men
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