KV-13

The KV-13 was an experimental Soviet medium tank created during World War II.[1][2] It was developed on the KV-1 chassis in the SKB-2 design bureau of the Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant in late 1941 – early 1942, as a "universal" tank, intended to replace the production of T-34 medium tanks and KV-1 heavy tanks at the same time.[3]

KV-13 (KB-13 in Russian)
TypeMedium tank
Place of origin Soviet Union
Service history
Used by Soviet Union
WarsWorld War Two
Production history
DesignerSKB-2
Designed1941–1942
ManufacturerChelyabinsk Kirov Plant
Produced1942
No. built3
Specifications ([1])
Mass32 metric tons
Length6.65 m (21.8 ft) (with gun forward)
Width2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Height2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Crew3
Armor120 mm maximum
Main
armament
76 mm ZIS-5 tank gun
Secondary
armament
1 × 7,62-mm DT-29 MG
EngineV12, liquid-cooled diesel engine
600 hp (441 kW)
Transmissionmechanical
SuspensionTorsion bar suspension
Ground clearance450 mm
Operational
range
320 km (200 miles)
Maximum speed 65 km/h (40 mph)

Development

The first prototype of the KV-13 was made in the spring of 1942, but in the fall of that year tests showed a lack of mechanical reliability and demonstrated the need to strengthen the vehicle's armour and to equip it with the new three-seat turret.[1][2] While production of two modified prototypes incorporating these modifications began in December 1942, work on the KV-13 as a medium tank was discontinued in favour of continuing the production of the T-34. The further development of the project using two modified KV-13 prototypes led to the creation in 1943 of the IS-1 heavy tank.[3][4] This tank was never used in combat.

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References

Citations
  1. Solyankin, p. 79.
  2. Svirin, p. 97.
  3. Zaloga (2011), p. 4.
  4. Zaloga (2013), p. 43.

Bibliography
  • А. Г. Солянкин; М. В. Павлов; И. В. Павлов; И. Г. Желтов (2005). Отечественные бронированные машины. XX век. 1941–1945. Москва: Эксприн. ISBN 5-94038-074-3.
  • Свирин, М. Н.; Броневой щит Сталина. МИстория советского танка 1937–1943. Moscow: Яуза, Эксмо. ISBN 5-699-16243-7.
  • Zaloga, Steven J. (2011). IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–1973. New Vanguard. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85532-396-4.
  • Zaloga, Steven J. (2013). KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–1945. New Vanguard. Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4728-0321-4.
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