KV-5 Tank Analyzer

Despite its enormous weight, the tank is able to reach a good speed for a heavy tank. This makes the KV-5 an excellent ramming tank. The 107 mm gun ZIS-6M gun is effective, although the penetration is poor for its tier. The use of APCR ammunition is recommended. Its high rate of fire and fairly quick aim time can make the KV-5 a stark contrast to other KV-series tanks that players encounter. In addition, the shells are cheaper than those of its counterparts.

If possible, try to remain at medium to long distances from the enemy. The greater the distance, the more difficult for the enemy to penetrate your armor. The low turret traverse means you will have a hard time bringing your gun to bear at close ranges. However, if you get surprised by an enemy who's already close to you, don't stop. Ram. Stick close to your allies. Since the enemies would be aiming for your weaker allies, you could already possibly get the enemy before they can even get a shot on you. Cover your vulnerabilities, especially the two small turrets on the front of your hull, and also the commander's cupola. Versus tanks of the same tier or higher, the side armor is penetrable. Try to angle your tank towards the enemy. Stopping for a long time is fatal. You should move back and forth all the time to make it harder for the enemy to take aim.

When enemies do get within short range, the KV-5 is perfect for ramming due to its heavy weight and excellent maximum speed. For example, going downhill at full speed, the KV-5 can easily destroy tier 7 medium tanks, using a combination of "shoot, charge, ram, then a second (kill) shot." Ramming heavy tanks may not be as beneficial, but is often part of any short-range attack.

Due to the weak armor penetration of the 107mm ZIS-6M, it is advised to know the weak spots of the enemy tanks you are facing (Lower plate and cupola are usually the most reliable and easy to hit weak spots). The high profile of the KV-5 allows you to shoot over low-profile tanks, such as the IS-3. Use this to support allies by firing over them, or to shoot down on the roof armor of your opponents.

There are large weak spots on the hull and turret. So, limit your enemies' access to them, if you are in a city, sidescraping can work well. Sometimes, depending who is firing at you, driving around backwards actually can work, because the maxiumum rear armor of the KV-5 is 20mm more than the Löwe has at the front! So, driving around backwards will not allow shots into your weakspots, but the controls are counter intuitive and only seasoned players should try this, as it is very hard to do well. Do be careful, though, as the upper half of the rear is 90mm flat plate, and is easily penetrated.

KV-5 Performance Index

	The Soviet KV-5 is a tier 8 premium heavy tank under the Battle Tier of 8 to 9. In the category of "All Vehicles of Same Type and Tier", it was compared against 14 vehicles in its selected category. It scored poor firepower, excellent armor, poor mobility, lowest view range, and top hitpoints.
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KV-5 Performance Rating
	Firepower		3.9 (Poor)
	Armor		7.9 (Excellent)
	Mobility		2.6 (Poor)
	View Range		1.0 (Lowest)
	Hitpoints		10.0 (Top)

	Firepower		3.9 (Poor)		Value		From - To			Top Scorer
	Penetration		1.0 (Lowest)		167		167 - 248			T34
	Damage (Avg)		4.7 (Average)		300		230 - 400			T34
	Accuracy		2.9 (Poor)		0.43		0.32 - 0.46			Caernarvon
	Rate of Fire		7.8 (Excellent)		7.00		4.00 - 8.00			FCM 50 t
	Aim Speed		4.2 (Poor)		2.86		1.90 - 3.40			Caernarvon
	Armor		7.9 (Excellent)		Value		From - To			Top Scorer
	Hull Front		9.0 (Excellent)		180		90 - 191			M6A2E1
	Hull Side		10.0 (Top)		150		35 - 150			KV-4
	Turret Front		4.9 (Average)		180		90 - 298			T32
	Turret Side		7.5 (Good)		150		30 - 197			T32
	Mobility		2.6 (Poor)		Value		From - To			Top Scorer
	Speed		1.2 (Poor)		4		3 - 51			AMX 50 100
	Acceleration		4.1 (Poor)		11.98		8.64 - 18.44			FCM 50 t
	View Range		1.0 (Lowest)		350		350 - 400			T32
	Hitpoints		10.0 (Top)		1780		1400 - 1780			KV-5

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