Russian Armor

All articles

Soviet armor during World War II included iconic tanks like the T-34, known for its sloped armor and 76mm gun, and the KV series, which featured heavy armor. These tanks were crucial in the Soviet defense and offensive operations, helping to turn the tide on the Eastern Front against Nazi Germany.

KV-2, Kliment Voroshilov – Russian Heavy Artillery Tank

The KV-2 was one of the most distinctive and formidable heavy tanks fielded by the Soviet Union during …

Posted December 11, 2025 (updated December 11, 2025) by Patrick

SU-100 with D-10S 100mm Gun – Soviet Tank Destroyer

Introduced in 1944, the Soviet SU-100 tank destroyer was capable of penetrating heavy German tanks like the Panther …

Posted March 9, 2025 (updated September 28, 2025) by Pascal

KV-1 Kliment Voroshilov M1940 with F-32 Gun – Soviet Heavy Tank

The Soviet KV-1 tank Model 1940 heavy tank with 76.2mm F-32 (L/31.5) gun played a key role in …

Posted March 8, 2025 (updated September 28, 2025) by Pascal

T-34-76 – Soviet Medium Tank

The T-34-76 was a Soviet medium tank introduced in 1940 and widely used during World War Two. It …

Posted March 7, 2025 (updated September 28, 2025) by Pascal

T-34-85 – Soviet Medium Tank

The T-34-85 was an upgraded version of the Soviet T-34-76 medium tank, introduced in 1944 during World War …

Posted March 6, 2025 (updated September 28, 2025) by Pascal

SU-100 – Soviet Tank Destroyer

In 1944 the Soviet Union developed the SU-85 tank destroyer to withstand the newer German Tanks like the …

Posted November 16, 2023 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

T-26 Model 1931 – Russian Light Tank

The first of the T-26 model dates back from 1931 and had a twin turret with two DT-machineguns. …

Posted November 12, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

T-26 Model 1939 – Russian Light Tank

The T-26 was a light tank developed by the Soviet union and in service from 1931 in Russia. …

Posted November 9, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

ISU-152 Assault Gun – The Beast Killer – Soviet 152 mm Self Propelled Gun

The ISU-152 Assault gun is a heavy tank destroyer, but was also used to destroy fortified positions as …

Posted November 7, 2023 (updated December 11, 2025) by Patrick

Joseph Stalin IS-3 – Russian Heavy Tank

The IS-3 was a heavy Russian Tank developed in late 1944 as response to the German heavy Tiger …

Posted March 6, 2023 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick

T-18 – Russian Light Tank

The T-18 Tank is a Russian Light Tank built from 1928 to 1931. Development started in 1927 after …

Posted February 11, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

T-26 Model 1933 – Russian Light Tank

T-26 model 1933 Russian Light Tank painted in Finish Army colors. [...]Read More...

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

SU-76M – Self-Propelled Gun -Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 76

The SU-76 - Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 76 - was a Soviet light self-propelled gun used during and after World …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

KV-1B Kliment Voroshilov M1941 with ZiS-5 Gun – Soviet Heavy Tank

KV-1B Heavy Tank - Kliment Voroshilov. This Soviet tank model is from 1941 and had more armour on …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

T-34-85 on display in Kurgan, Oblast Kurgan – Siberia Russia

Kurgan, Oblast Krugan in west Siberia - Russia, near Omsk (±500km to the south – east), or Yekaterinburg …

Posted December 8, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Patrick

Joseph Stalin IS-2 Tank – Russian Heavy Tank

This Russian Joseph Stalin IS-2 tank was on display at War Museum Overloon, the Netherlands. It was largely …

Posted November 21, 2015 (updated January 6, 2026) by Pascal