Russian KV-3 Heavy Tank The KV-3 (Object 223) was an experimental Soviet heavy tank developed in 1941, based on the KV-220. It was designed to improve armor protection and firepower to counter new threats, including German tanks and anti-tank guns. Manufacturer: Trumpeter Availability: In stock SKU: Trumpeter 09544 $46.00 Custom wishlist OK Add to wishlist Add to compare list Email a friend The KV-3 tank was armed with a 107 mm ZiS-6 gun and was intended to have 115–120 mm of armor. However, the project was abandoned due to the outbreak of war and the priority of serial production. The only prototype built was the KV-3 (Object 223), which was never accepted into series production but was used in combat. Products specifications Attribute name Attribute value Country Russia Sub Group Heavy Tank Side Allies Vehicle Common Name KV-3 Scale 1/35 Vehicle Type KV-3 (Object 223) Group Tanks Main Weapon 17 mm ZiS-6 gun Used By Russia Product tags Heavy Tank (32) , Allies (309) , Russia (259) , KV-3 (Object 223) (1) , Tanks (220) , KV-317 mm ZiS-6 gun (1)