What equipment to put on IS 3. What perks to put on IS in World of Tanks
Especially for this guide we shot IS-3 from 100 meters with three different guns. The tests showed all the weak points of the tank, of which there were quite a few. If you have an IS-3 in your hangar or you often encounter it on the battlefield as an enemy, this guide is for you. He will teach the first to better understand the tank, and the second - to destroy it.
Update! Added several video guides on playing on the IS-3. Video added at the end of the article.
For the test, we used the IS-3 - a level eight heavy aircraft in a top configuration and a crew pumped up to an average of 80%. There are three tanks against us - the heavy Soviet tank IS of the seventh level, the light French AMX 12t of the fifth level and the Soviet artillery SU-8, also of the fifth level. The shooting was carried out from a distance of 100 meters while standing (the tanks did not move or dance). Of course, the conditions are not quite combat conditions, but close to them. In battle, you are unlikely to stand like a statue and wait for a serve from the enemy. Therefore, this test gives a general idea of penetration zones IS-3. The AMX 12t is unlikely to stand still at all - rather try to spin the IS-3 and shoot anywhere and try harder not to fall under the heavy paw of our test subject.
We fired ordinary shells, not gold shells. Technique used in the test penetration of IS-3:
- IP- 122 mm D-25T cannon, top.
HP damage: 390. Penetration: 175. - - 75 mm SA49 L48, top gun.
Damage: 110. Penetration: 108. - SU-8- 152 mm howitzer ML-20 mod. 1931 top gun, fired a landmine.
Damage HP: 910, Penetration: 88.
First, you can look at the IS-3 reservation scheme:
First test. IS-3 vs IS.
Penetrating an IS-3 from a 122mm cannon to the forehead.
This position in the game occurs very often. We are standing in the bushes or behind cover and suddenly we notice an IS-3 standing facing us. Where to hit? Don't panic! We look at the screenshots and read the explanations. Looking ahead, I will say that it is possible to penetrate the IS-3 head-on, but you just need to know where. It is very difficult to penetrate the turret, so it is better to aim at the hull, or more precisely at the lower armor plate.
The first shot hit the junction of the armor plates and the shell did not penetrate our armor. The second shell hit the lower armor plate and caused 350 HP damage to the tank, although we have 110mm of armor in that place. How it looked from the shooter's side:
After a couple more unsuccessful shots, we managed to inflict damage on the upper armor plate IS-3 in size 335HP:
After that, we positioned the tank in a diamond shape in relation to the enemy, as shown in the screenshot below:
And what do you think? The very first shot pierced our IS-3 into the armor plate above the left track and caused significant damage in the amount of 414HP!
What it looked like from the side of a firing IS with a 122 mm cannon:
Then, from the same position, a diamond-shaped shot followed at the lower armor plate, which took away the remaining 401 HP and finished off the tank.
Penetrating an IS-3 with a 122 mm cannon into the side.
With the sides everything is much simpler. Here we apply regular penetrations almost everywhere, so we will show only one screenshot.
Our vaunted tower received two hits on the cover for a total of 673 HP damage.
Penetrating an IS-3 with a 122 mm cannon into the rear.
Traditionally, the weakest point of all tanks is the rear. Everything is clear with the hull - it breaks through with a bang, but the tower showed very good results, withstanding two hits from a distance of 40 meters! They finished off the tank with a shot into the tank.
Penetrating an IS-3 with a 122 mm cannon at an angle.
Very often I see this situation in the game - the player, trying to overwhelm the enemy, drives his tank down a hill, thereby opening all his weakly protected hatches on the roof of the tower, as well as other weak points. Yes, the lower armor plate is completely closed, but the angle at which shells hit you becomes almost straight, thereby making it easier to penetrate your tank. It will become clearer in the screenshot:
As a result, we received 4 hits directly on the frontal armor of the hull:
- The first shot took away 378HP.
- Second - 425HP.
- Third, record from the series - 476 HP.
- Well, the fourth one finished off the remainder - 221 HP.
Test two. IS-3 vs AMX 12t.
Penetrating an IS-3 from a 75 mm cannon to the forehead.
To penetrate the 110mm armor of the IS-3, we lack quite a bit of the armor-piercing ability of the top gun installed on the Frenchman. The damage does not penetrate the frontal part of the armor at all - only ricochets:
However, the AMX 12t is capable of knocking down IS-3 tracks after 2-3 hits.
By placing the IS-3 in a diamond shape, as in the first case, we achieved several more gusli knocked down, and the following modules were damaged in an accurate hit:
- gun (firing accuracy reduced),
- ammunition rack
But even after damaging the modules, it was not possible to cause damage.
Penetrating an IS-3 from a 75 mm cannon into the sides.
In such a situation, we can cause damage. Thanks to the drum for 6 shells, we do this quickly, but again we do not penetrate everywhere.
Of the 6 shots fired at the side of the IS-3, only half caused damage. The rest received the “failed” status:
- 91 HP
- 121 HP
- 118 HP
In total, we dealt 330 HP damage from one reel, making three successful hits. That comes out to an average of 110 HP of damage per one correct shot at the side, and if you make 6 such shots, we already have 660 HP of damage plus we cause damage to various modules of the tank, and if, on top of everything else, we spin the IS-3, and add here the support of the comrades on command - we have we have every chance of killing him on the AMX 12t. However, if the IS hits you at least once, you are dead. It won’t be a one-shot, of course, but if it hits the engine, you will lose your dynamics, and then it will turn around as it should, ram it, or even from the shot you will have a fire that will eat up the rest of your HP.
Penetrating an IS-3 from a 75 mm cannon into the rear.
The very first shot from the AMX 12t at the rear part set our IS-3 on fire like a candle and caused the engine to catch fire:
The shot itself took 121HP, and the subsequent fire took about 300 HP. As a result, from one successful shot we receive damage of 420+ HP, with the condition that a fire extinguisher will not be used, of course. We remember the place where to shoot to set fire to the IS-3.
Test three. IS-3 vs SU-8.
Artillery, what can we say, is the god of war. Its high-explosive fragmentation shells cause regular and significant damage to the IS-3. The tank was completely destroyed in 5 hits, taking away from 315 to 363 HP for each hit, and the fifth shell finished off the tank:
Video guides for playing the IS-3.
IS-3 shelling:
That's all. Also read the old topic about.
IS-3 tank of grandfathers. How to play this wonderful tank, is it worth learning or not, what gun to install? Which perks to upgrade first? You will find answers to these questions in this article. The letters IS-3 stands for Joseph Stalin, and the number is nothing more than the series of the model. The tank came out at the very end of the war, or rather somewhere in May of 1945, and therefore did not have time to fight properly, although there were sorties.
The military called the Is-3 a “pike” because the front of the tank consisted of two sheets of thick steel welded at a maximum angle in order to ricochet an incoming projectile as much as possible.
In the game, he penetrates these cheeks very well, and if you find yourself in a situation where you go one-on-one, hit him there and the result will not take long to arrive, you will be rewarded with good damage. If, on the contrary, you play on it, then in order to be penetrated as little as possible, stand in a diamond shape at an angle of 45 degrees to the enemy so that he hits the side but not directly, but at an angle, then his shells will ricochet since the Isa 3 has a very impenetrable side. You can also tank with a tower from a hole and any uneven terrain. You need to drive into the hole, carefully stick out the turret and give damage, then drive back into the hole.
The armament of the IS-3 consists of:
1. Gun with a wedge breech, muzzle brake 3 rounds per minute 122 millimeters.
2. Turret 12.7 mm.
The motor was in the stern along with the transmission. Playing on the Is-3 is a pleasure; its armor is excellent for tanking; the sides are excellent at ricocheting; you just need to stand at the smallest possible angle to the enemy. Our tank breaks through into the cheeks of the turret, caterpillars, and rear.
Perks for the IS-3 crew are upgraded in this order.
- For the commander, a lamp is required, and for the rest of the crew, repairs (You can upgrade everyone to repairs and then make a lamp for the commander for gold).
- Combat brotherhood to the entire crew.
- It would not be a bad idea to reduce the spread of weapons when the tank moves and turns.
As for equipment, I would recommend installing reinforced aiming drives, a fan, and a rammer, of course.
Here is the model for breaking through a tank.
The crew is located under the turret on the left, the commander, on the right, the gunner. The driver's mechanics can be reached if you get into the bottom.
The fuel tank on the right as the tank moves, the ammunition is located behind the turret, and the engine, as we said above, is behind the tank.
Watch how to tank with the IS-3 in this video.
We invite you to look at the gallery with this wonderful tank; any image from the gallery can be downloaded to your computer and set as your desktop background.
Today's guide is dedicated to one of the most interesting tanks of the Soviet development branch in World of tanks - IS-3. Let's look at the strengths and weaknesses of the car, and look at tactical tricks in WoT.
At the time of its creation, the IS-3 was one of the most advanced tanks. Its armor was located at large angles of inclination, and the sheets of frontal armor were located in a special way, for which they were nicknamed pike nose.
Advantages of the IS-3 tank
Let's talk about the advantages of the IS-3 tank, which its predecessors could not boast of, firstly, the tank acquired the correct shape and received a low silhouette, round, rebound tower, which is extremely difficult to break through. In general, the armor of the IS-3 tank was chosen in such a way as to increase the likelihood of a ricochet and reduce the likelihood of being hit. The IS-3 in World of tanks is capable of holding off hits from many enemy tanks. But this does not mean that you can play it thoughtlessly, throwing away strength points and exposing the combat vehicle to artillery strikes.
The IS-3 in WoT, like many Soviet heavy vehicles, boasts high one-time damage, as well as good armor penetration of 225 mm. The characteristics of the top gun of the IS-3 tank in World of tanks are shown in the figure.
Try to take into account that the high damage of the gun is compensated by the low rate of fire, so you should approach each shot responsibly, it is also advisable to know the enemy’s reload time in order to choose the right time to attack.
Disadvantages of the IS-3 tank
The IS-3 in World of tanks also has a number of disadvantages, such as low strength. In addition, the IS-3 has enough weak side armor, so even medium tanks that drive aboard pose a threat. The situation is aggravated by the fact that this tank cannot make quick turns and expose its forehead all the time, although good speed somewhat mitigates this disadvantage.
The IS-3, like most Soviet tanks, cannot boast of good vertical aiming angles, which should not come as a surprise to tank commanders pumping the branch of heavy USSR vehicles. The presented tank does not have good accuracy, which is also typical for Soviet TTs.
Modules
In most situations the most useful modules on the IS-3 in World of tanks There will be a large-caliber rammer and vertical aiming drives. The first module will smooth out one of the serious shortcomings - the slow reload speed, and the second will somewhat offset the low accuracy and long aiming time.
The third slot can be used to mount a toolbox, coated optics or vent. The choice depends on your preferences and crew level.
Leveling up the crew on the IS-3 tank in WoT
Leveling up the crew of the IS-3 tank in World of tanks is quite typical for heavy tanks:
- light bulb, repair and jack of all trades for the commander
- smooth rotation of the turret, repair, master gunsmith for the gunner
- repair and off-road virtuoso for the driver
- repair, non-contact ammo rack, desperate for the loader
Thus, one of the crew's priority skills is repair, which allows you to quickly repair damaged modules, such as downed tracks, which can ultimately save you from an artillery shell.
Consumables in World of tanks
Set of consumables for standard -
first aid kit, repair kit, fire extinguishers
.How to play IS-3 in WoT
Thanks to high one-time damage IS-3 in WoT With a low rate of fire, like most Soviet heavy tanks, it performs well on city maps. You can roll out to shoot and hide while reloading. The low accuracy of the gun forces us to strive for close combat; the IS-3 also performs well in the clinch.
Small turns of the body will make it difficult for the enemy to aim, the main thing is not to overdo it, turning the tank too much makes the pike nose more vulnerable. For the same reason, you should not try to place the IS-3 in a diamond shape, because in this case you will level out the constructive slope of the armor by turning it towards the enemy.
Overall, it gives the impression of a solid, versatile heavy tank, with advantages and disadvantages typical of the Soviet development branch.
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Hello to all fans of tank battles, the site is here! Today we have in the spotlight one of the favorite vehicles of most players, a powerful and unstoppable Soviet heavy tank of the eighth level - this IS-3 guide.
Without exaggeration, this vehicle is incredibly strong and versatile, even with a dozen top tanks of different nations and classes in the hangar, most players do not sell IS-3 World of Tanks, continuing to roll it out from time to time. Now we will look at the characteristics of this heavy weight, equip it and decide on tactical actions.
Detailed performance characteristics of IS-3
First of all, every owner of this masterpiece of Soviet thought should know that he has at his disposal the standard safety margin for the TT-8, as well as a very poor basic visibility of 350 meters.
Here I would like to say that IS-3 tank has a very squat silhouette, which is why not only its stealth indicators are very high, but you can also take advantage of the folds of the terrain, hiding in them from the enemy.
As for the survivability of the tank, it is also excellent. U IS-3 characteristics the bookings are truly enviable. The turret in the frontal projection has a very low profile and rational slopes, due to which the reduced armor starts at 200, and in the strongest place even exceeds 500 millimeters. But be careful, our roof is very vulnerable, it breaks through even according to the three-gauge rule.
Frontal projection of the body IS-3 WoT awarded with the famous pike nose, so the reduction in the VLD, if you look at the tank directly, exceeds 200-250 millimeters, which allows you to catch a bunch of ricochets, and the thickness of the NLD reaches about 205 millimeters, which is also quite good. But keep in mind that when placed in a diamond shape, the VLD becomes a vulnerable point; moreover, by shooting here, the enemy can damage the ammunition rack.
If the frontal projection Soviet heavy tank IS-3 can confidently tank his classmates, then it is better to meet the ninth and tenth level vehicles on the side, placing it at an advantageous angle. In this case, the reduction easily exceeds 300-400 millimeters, and the screen along the entire side can play a role, especially when they fire at you with a cumulative projectile.
In our case, things are no worse with mobility, because IS-3 World of Tanks refers to mobile cords. Thus, we have a decent maximum speed, very good dynamics and enviable maneuverability; it is these factors, combined with armor, that make us a universal combat unit.
gun
Now let's touch on the topic of weapons, since the gun is always considered the main part of the tank. I must say, our gun is really very worthwhile, but let’s be consistent.
To begin with, have IS-3 gun has very powerful one-time damage for the eighth level, and despite the mediocre rate of fire, you will be able to deal about 1760 units of damage per minute without equipment and perks.
The penetration rates of our gun are also worthy of respect, IS-3 tank can confidently fight even with dozens, but provided that you target vulnerable areas in the enemy’s armor. Otherwise, especially for confrontations with other heavies, it is better to have some “gold” with you and our ammunition is very modest, do not forget about it.
The problems begin as soon as you pay attention to the accuracy of the weapons. Available IS-3 World of Tanks It turned out to be a typical oblique destructor, which has a large spread, a very long reduction, and also poor stabilization.
Moreover, the vertical aiming angles in this case will also please few people, because heavy tank IS-3 WoT capable of lowering the gun by only 5 degrees, which makes it difficult to play against the terrain and causes a lot of inconvenience from time to time.
Advantages and disadvantages
If not half the victory, then at least the right step towards achieving this goal can be called knowing the strengths and weaknesses of your car. The fact is that this way it will not only be easier for you to choose equipment and decide on perks, but also to build tactics correctly, so now we will break down the main pros and cons IS-3 World of Tanks the points.
Pros:
Excellent ricochet frontal armor;
Strong shielded sides;
Low silhouette;
Good mobility;
Powerful one-time damage;
High penetration rates.
Minuses:
Very short viewing range;
Poor accuracy (spread, convergence, stabilization);
Poor elevation angles;
Vulnerable tower roof;
Chance of an ammo rack crit when hitting the VLD.
Equipment for IS-3
The tank in our hands is strong, but it’s never too late to make it even stronger, especially since in this case you only need to spend a certain amount of silver. Of course, additional modules should be chosen wisely, but the choice will be fairly standard, that is, tank IS-3 equipment put the following:
1. – an obvious and at the same time very popular module, with which your firepower will noticeably increase.
2. – this choice will partially solve problems with accuracy, because by improving stabilization, we also get initially less spread.
3. – a good completion of the kit, which will give a boost to the rate of fire, aiming and slightly increase the viewing range.
Crew training
The principle of pumping up skills for tankers sitting inside the tank does not require investing in game currency, but the choice must be made even more carefully, because the process of training the crew takes a lot of time and effort. So, to achieve maximum results in case IS-3 perks we teach in the following sequence:
Commander (radio operator) – , , , .
Gunner – , , , .
Driver mechanic - , , , .
Loader – , , , .
Equipment for IS-3
Consumables play an equally important role, especially when it comes to difficult situations in battle. However, their purchase remains standard and if you are forced to save, take , , . Otherwise, we remember that we have a heavy tank in our hands and in order to increase our survivability by IS-3 equipment It’s better to bet from , , . By the way, this car rarely suffers from fires, so the fire extinguisher can be exchanged for.
Tactics for playing the IS-3
Once again I want to remind you that we have a strong machine, which is also easy to learn, and we also forgive many mistakes. For this reason IS-3 World of Tanks Perfect for both beginners and experienced tankers who consciously use its strengths.
However, all this does not mean that you can point at the enemy and nothing will happen to you for it. Of course, this heavy weight shows itself best at the top of the list, in which case for IS-3 tactics involves fighting at close ranges, you can confidently tank with your forehead, just don’t turn your cheeks on the enemy and enlist the support of your allies, because due to the long reload time it will be very difficult to resist a crowd of enemies alone.
But at the bottom of the list or to be completely sure in other situations, Soviet heavy tank IS-3 It holds up much better when hit by the side. If you hide the frontal projection behind cover and show the side at an acute angle in relation to the opponent, the cast will greatly increase and the chance of a rebound will become huge, and don’t forget about the screen.
In addition, even if you are at the bottom of the list, you should still stick to close combat, because in this case the shortcomings of the weapon are leveled out IS-3 WoT, the main one being accuracy. Wait until the enemy fires back, boldly go towards him, fire an aimed shot and take the same advantageous position for yourself.
Thanks to its mobility and dynamics IS-3 tank is also an excellent breakthrough tank. You can go into a line with medium tanks, forming a powerful fist and acting as a shield. Just remember that in any case you need to beware of artillery, do not let enemies go around you and take care of the vulnerable roof, do not clinch with tanks that are taller than you.
If you play World of Tanks, then it will hardly be a secret to you that having an expensive tank is not enough to achieve success on the battlefield. You need to be able to properly develop your car, skillfully complete it, and also understand its advantages and disadvantages in order to fight, destroy opponents and stay alive. Each machine has its own strategies, which can be more or less successful. Naturally, everything largely depends on the player himself - controlling many tanks requires a lot of practice and skill. But still, without proper development, any tank, even in the most capable hands, will be ineffective. For example, you can take the Soviet IS-3 heavy tank, which is very popular among World of Tanks players. This vehicle has quite a lot of speed and a lot of firepower, but you can't even imagine how much of a threat it would pose if equipped correctly. So, what equipment should be installed on the IS-3 to turn this tank into something incredible?
gun
Even the initial gun with which the model is sold in the store can please a novice tank enthusiast. Fairly high armor penetration, good damage, high rate of fire - all this makes even a stock IS-3 a powerful tank. But what equipment should be installed on the IS-3 to make it even better? You can start by reducing the caliber to 100 millimeters, but in this case the D-10T cannon will increase its rate of fire, will not have the greatest spread, and most importantly, will bring the aiming time on this tank to a possible minimum. But this is not the most optimal weapon; you can replace it with the D-25T - here the rate of fire increases only slightly, but the damage and caliber do not drop so critically. But the best weapon for this tank is the BL-9; this gun increases penetrating ability, rate of fire, and also minimizes the dispersion of shells. So, everything is clear here - the time has come to figure out further what equipment to install on the IS-3.
Tower selection
The tank's stock turret gives it only 175 millimeters of frontal armor. If you decide to keep it, then you will have to think hard about what equipment to install on the IS-3, since you will have to somehow compensate for such a thickness of armor. This is quite difficult to do, so it is better to purchase an improved turret, which will increase the armor thickness to 250 millimeters, and also add another twenty meters of viewing radius. However, the turret's traverse speed drops slightly, but this is easier to compensate for than almost a full centimeter of armor. If you look at the original IS-3 tank, the photos will make you impressed - it was a powerful machine that made enemies terrified. In capable hands in World of Tanks, the IS-3 also strikes fear into opponents.
Is it worth changing the engine?
The original IS-3 engine is also quite good, but it is still worth replacing it. With the new version, engine power will increase by fifty horsepower, which will allow it to increase speed. The IS-3 tank, the photo of which already makes you feel respect for it, is initially quite fast for a heavy model, but with the new engine it becomes even more dangerous. Moreover, the likelihood of a fire is reduced by three percent, and the weight of this motor is also fifty kilograms less. In the game "World of Tanks" the IS-3 is a threat in any outfit, but if it is properly and maximally pumped up, then it will not be bad for anyone.
Installation of a new chassis
The stock chassis bears the name of the tank itself, but it can be replaced with a new one, the marking of which is appended with the letter M. But what does this give? Should it be changed Not in the first place, but it still needs to be changed, because in the World of Tanks game the IS-3 can boast of its agility. The new chassis will allow it to carry three tons more, which can have a positive impact on the outcome of any battle. Moreover, the vehicle becomes more agile, as its turning speed increases, which can also play an important role in battle. A review of the IS-3 tank so far shows that in its maximum configuration it becomes more and more terrifying. What will changing the radio give him?
Possible radios
The stock radio on the IS-3 is not particularly impressive - it only works at a distance of 440 meters. That is, if you are too far from your comrades, then the vaunted overview of the IS-3 tank will not help you - noticed enemies will not appear on the radars of your comrades, and you will have to fight on your own. Therefore, it is very important that you replace the radio with a better model. At level nine you will be able to install a radio that will transmit a signal over 600 meters, and at level ten you will have the chance to maximize this aspect of your tank, as you will unlock a model with a communication range of 730 meters. Then teamwork will be implemented at the highest level. World of Tanks is a game that requires interaction between comrades. And if you go into battle as a group of single tanks, then it will be much more difficult for you to win than if you fight in a close team in which maximum understanding reigns.
Installation of additional equipment
As you know, each tank has three slots for installation. There you can put some useful objects that will be useful in battle. Considering the fact that you need to put an emphasis on firepower at the helm of the IS-3, you can choose a rather interesting kit. First of all, install a rammer, which increases the gun's rate of fire, which is very important if you do not decide to go with the D-10T gun. Then be sure to use reinforced drives, as they guarantee faster convergence, which is one of your machine's weakest points. Do not forget about ventilation, since the crew plays a big role in this machine, and without ventilation it will not be as effective. Installing additional equipment is not a universal process, that is, it cannot be said that the above set is one hundred percent winning. You need to look at your circumstances because there are plenty of equipment options for you to choose from.
Advantages of the tank
So, the IS-3 is a model that can be used for both defense and attack, but it looks best in the role of high-speed support, preferably from the flanks. Among the main advantages that can be noted about this tank is its excellent armor, which you can make even better. But the most important thing is the power of the gun and high speed. You should also not forget about the good agility of this tank, which gives it more freedom of action on the battlefield.
Disadvantages of the tank
However, it is worth saying. that the IS-3 also has certain disadvantages that have to be taken into account. For example, many people complain about the low viewing range. The biggest problem with the IS-3 is, naturally, the aiming speed. However, you can normalize this with the help of reinforced drives and experienced and skillful machine control. Otherwise, this tank is more than good, and with proper development it becomes an excellent attacking support force that any enemy has to reckon with. The IS-3 can force a fight alone, but it looks best when there are more powerful tanks, as well as light models - in general, in a group attack.