The coveted 1st Mark of Excellence won on the Gun Barrel on
the Premium Tier 7 Russian Heavy Tank - the IS-2 Berlin !
The IS-2 is a Soviet tier 7 premium heavy tank.

Built in 1944, the IS-2 (IS-122) heavy tank was a modification of the IS-1. It featured a simple cast glacis plate. Elite Soviet Guards heavy tank regiments used the IS-2 extensively in the assaults on the fortress cities of Budapest, Breslau, and Berlin. These vehicles featured thick white stripes for quick identification by other Soviet tank crews. This vehicle, a tank of the 7th Guards Independent Heavy Tank Brigade, was made famous in a photo taken in front of the iconic Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin.
Player Opinion -
Pros and Cons
Pros: +
122mm gun hits hard allowing peek-a-boom tactics where this tank excels
Has the potential to generate a large amount of credits
Relatively quick and nimble which helps getting into the face of enemies
Strongest sloped upper plate of all 3 IS counterparts - 165mm effective with no additional angling
Higher HP than regular IS - 1280 vs. 1230

Cons: ----
No limited MM, however, sees same opponents as regular IS
While generally sound, armour should not be completely relied on due to somewhat obvious weak spots (lower plate, cupola)
Expensive premium APCR ammunition eats into credits if used excessively
Poor accuracy and somewhat long aim time can make aiming for weak spots difficult
Less engine power and worse radio range compared to regular IS

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