The IS-3 (Object 703) is a Soviet heavy tank developed during the Great Patriotic War, which was put into mass production in its last days and did not have time to take part in the battles. Therefore, this combat vehicle is more often considered one of the first post-war Soviet tanks.

The abbreviation IS stands for "Joseph Stalin" — the official name of the series of Soviet heavy tanks produced in 1943-1953. Index 3 corresponds to the third production model of the tank of this family. Due to the characteristic shape of the upper frontal part of the hull, he received the nickname "Pike".

Engine: V-shaped, four-stroke, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel V-54K-IS3. Engine power is 520 hp

. Crew: 4 people: driver, gunner, loader and commander.

Layout: classic, the engine and transmission compartment is located aft, the control compartment is in the front, and the combat compartment is in the middle.

Armament: 122 mm D-25T cannon, 12.7mm DShK machine gun, 7.62mm DT machine gun

Power reserve: 450 km