With less access to VK-driven technologies, SSU engineers have had to invent
other means to combat the powerful walkers deployed by their Axis and Allied
foes. Their response? The IS-5 Heavy Tank comes equipped with serious SSU
firepower in both of two Damage Resilient configurations. Built to deal with
serious threat of enemy aircraft, the IS-5 A ‘Mao Zedong’ controls a
battlefield at range with its Quad 85 mm AA Gun. These powerful guns are deadly
to enemy aircraft and can be used effectively against ground targets as well.
Meanwhile, the SSU has long considered artillery the most important weapon on
the modern battlefield and has found success throughout the war with its huge
guns. Accordingly, the IS-5 B ‘Vladimir Lenin,’ is a powerful artillery
platform, capable of reducing enemy targets to rubble with its massive 252 mm
field mortar.