KV-13

Medium Tank Tier 7 USSR

KV-13 is a tier 7 medium tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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KV-13 stats at a glance

The KV-13 has 816 hit points , 120mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)816
Weight15.0 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)120 / 85 / 85 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KV-13 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed50 km/h
Top reverse speed20 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. The KV-13 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)26.0%
Camo (moving)19.5%

Available guns (4)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
76 mm ZiS-5 5 3.6s
76 mm S-54 5 3.6s
76 mm ZiS-5 5 3.6s
76 mm S-54 5 3.6s

How KV-13 compares to its peers

There are 24 tier 7 medium tanks in WoT, including the KV-13. Its 816 HP places it in the top 96% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 958). Frontal hull armor of 120mm ranks in the top 9% for the class (peer average: 81mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 13% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

The KV-13 (Object 233) is an experimental U.S.S.R. medium tank of WWII. Developed by the Special Design Bureau at the Kirov Plant in Chelyabinsk at the beginning of 1941–end of 1942. The vehicle was designed as a "universal tank" to replace both the T-34 medium tank and KV heavy tank. The first prototype was built in the spring of 1942. The trials revealed the low durability of its modules. In addition, the vehicle required improved armor and a new turret for three crew members. Though the requirements were fulfilled and the development of two improved prototypes started in December 1942, the ...

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Frequently asked

What tier is the KV-13 in WoT?

The KV-13 is a tier 7 medium tank from USSR.

Is the KV-13 a premium tank?

No — the KV-13 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the KV-13?

50 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the KV-13 have?

Hull armor: 120mm front, 85mm side, 85mm rear.