Tamiya 1/48 Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1
Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1 (1/48) 32571
The JS-2 heavy tank was one of the Soviet Union’s most formidable armored vehicles of WWII. Designed to counter the German Tiger I, production began in December 1943, with its most distinctive features being the powerful 122mm D-25T gun and thick armor capable of withstanding the heaviest Axis weapons. By August 1944, a significant design improvement saw the deletion of the frontal glacis hatch, increasing frontal armor protection. Built at the Chelyabinsk Kirov Factory (ChKZ), the JS-2 was widely used in Soviet offensives, breaking through fortified positions and engaging enemy armor with devastating effect.
- 1/48 scale plastic assembly model kit
- Accurate replication of the late-war JS-2 Model 1
- Detailed turret, gun, and glacis plate configuration
- Includes authentic ChKZ production detailing
- Ideal for Eastern Front and Berlin 1945 dioramas
Historically, the JS-2 played a key role in Soviet breakthroughs during the later stages of the war, including the Vistula–Oder Offensive and the Battle of Berlin. Its combination of heavy firepower and armor made it a feared opponent, helping secure Soviet dominance on the Eastern Front in the closing months of WWII.
