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The KV-3 has 1160 hit points , 120mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 32 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1160 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 38.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 120 / 90 / 90 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the KV-3 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 32 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 11 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 10.6% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 5.3% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 mm ZiS-6 (KV-3) | 6 | — | — | 9.7s | — |
| 107 mm ZiS-6 (KV-3) | 6 | — | — | 9.5s | — |
| 122 mm D-25T (KV-3) | 7 | — | — | 12.3s | — |
How KV-3 compares to its peers
There are 32 tier 7 heavy tanks in WoT, including the KV-3. Its 1160 HP places it in the top 32% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1120). Frontal hull armor of 120mm ranks in the top 32% for the class (peer average: 116mm). Top forward speed of 32 km/h is faster than 26% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- KV-3 vs 45TP — tier 7 heavy tank from Poland
- KV-3 vs AMX M4 45 — tier 7 heavy tank from France
- KV-3 vs Black Prince — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- KV-3 vs BP II — tier 7 heavy tank from UK
- See full tier 7 heavy tank tier list — all 32 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Developed on the basis of the KV heavy tank, the vehicle initially had very few differences from the mass-produced model. It underwent field trials in January–February 1941. Eventually, several crucial changes were made to the design, greatly boosting the combat characteristics of the vehicle. By July 22, 1941, chassis and engine development was completed. According to some sources, in the fall of 1941, the vehicle was equipped with a serial KV turret and sent to the front.
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What tier is the KV-3 in WoT?
The KV-3 is a tier 7 heavy tank from USSR.
Is the KV-3 a premium tank?
No — the KV-3 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the KV-3?
32 km/h forward, 11 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the KV-3 have?
Hull armor: 120mm front, 90mm side, 90mm rear.