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The development of the vehicle was started in 1949 by the Design Bureau of the Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant under the supervision of Joseph Kotin. In 1950 a preproduction batch of 10 vehicles was launched. After the vehicle underwent all trials and received upgrades, it was adopted for service in 1953 under the designation IS-8.
Commander
Radio Operator
IS-5 (Object 730)
V-12-5
10RKM
IS-5 (Object 730)
122 mm D-25TA
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Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.