It's able to shoot BR-471B APCBC Shells

WITH SLOW MOTION 10X MODE.

About

The IS-2 Heavy Tank emerged from the urgent need to counter new German tanks like the Tiger I and Panther, which outgunned earlier Soviet models such as the KV-1 and T-34.

Its most formidable feature was its massive 122 mm D-25T gun. While it had a slow rate of fire due to its two-piece ammunition (separate shell and propellant charge), the gun was devastatingly powerful. It could destroy any German tank of the era at considerable ranges and was highly effective against fortified bunkers and buildings.

For protection, the IS-2 abandoned the bulky, rounded shapes of previous heavy tanks. It featured heavily sloped armor on its hull and a thick, rounded cast turret, offering excellent protection for its crew of four. This design provided superior defense without the extreme weight penalty, allowing the tank to remain relatively mobile for its size.

The tank saw extensive combat in all major Soviet operations from 1944 onwards, including:
The brutal urban combat during the battle of Berlin
The fierce tank engagements in East Prussia and Hungary, including the battle of Debrecen and the final offensive in Prague

Its brute strength and fearsome reputation had a significant psychological impact on German forces. However, its slow reload speed and limited ammunition capacity were notable weaknesses, making it vulnerable in close-quarters combat against more nimble opponents.

The IS-2 proved to be one of the most effective and successful heavy tanks of WW II. It perfectly fulfilled its designed role as a breakthrough vehicle. After the war, it was widely exported to Soviet allies, including China, and remained in service with various armies for decades. It saw action later in conflicts such as the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and even the Six-Day War in the Middle East.

Today, the IS-2 stands as an enduring icon of Soviet industrial ingenuity and a decisive weapon that helped the Red Army march from the gates of Moscow to the heart of Berlin.