JS-7 Heavy Tank

The Soviet IS-7, sometimes rendered JS-7, was an experimental heavy tank developed after the Second World War. Its powerful gun, extensive armor, and advanced features reflected ambitious attempts to improve heavy-tank capability. The design did not enter mass production or establish an operational combat service history. Its great weight and associated practical demands were central to the decision not to field it. The prototype combined a powerful gun with elaborate engineering and very heavy armor. Its impressive specifications came with considerable mass and mechanical complexity, and it never entered series production as Soviet priorities moved toward more practical armored forces. Its 130mm weapon was substantially larger than the main guns carried by many contemporary tanks, reinforcing the project’s emphasis on exceptional firepower.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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