Products description
JS-2 Model 1944 - ChKZ - Russian Hevy Tank
1/48 scale plastic Model kit of the russian heavy tank JS-2 Model 1944 - ChKZ production.
About the Model:
- 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Highly detailed model
- Length: 206mm
- Turret and hull feature a realistic cast metal surface texture.
- Metal chassis weight enhance the sense of mass.
- The assembly-type tracks offer easy assembly and feature realistic sag effect.
- Comes with 1 commander figure and 4 marking options.
History:
The Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 was built to counter the German Tiger I. The JS-2, which was put into production in December 1943 during the latter half of WWII, had a long powerful 122mm gun and superior armor. From August, 1944 the hatch on the front glacis was deleted, which greatly improved its frontal protection. The JS-2 was produced in the Chelyabinsk Kirov factory (ChKZ), and they proved to be effective as "breakthrough" tanks as well as combating German armor.