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...h allows it to outrun most aircraft at its battle rating. It works best at medium to high altitudes, where it is nearly impossible to catch and can inflict d ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ets like AAA, howitzers and trucks. When approaching the target, dive at a medium angle to gain speed and momentum for the bombs, try to drop as close as pos

...dered [[P-63C-5]], a very similar aircraft tuned for better performance at medium to high altitudes. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...a very capable biplane fighter, and can be seen in-game as a rival to the USSR's [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...tion aircraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) a ...a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level fligh

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wing)

...tion aircraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) a ...a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level fligh

| about = American medium bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...tion aircraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) a

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| link-1 = Fw 190 D-9 (USSR) ...n is extremely good across the entire speed range, but most notably at low-medium speeds and likewise for altitudes, being competitive against the vaunted [[

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...troduced in 1939, the only protection the 88 A-1 had was self-sealing fuel tanks, which was somewhat unique at time. By the time armour and armoured glass w

...wo 7.62 mm ShVAK light machine guns. This aircraft performs excellently at medium-low altitudes; however, due to its thin wings and poor rate of climb at hig ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t Self-sealing fuel tanks are located in the wing roots and wing midsections.

...ursts. The Yak-9T was widely used against enemy ships on the Black Sea and tanks on various fronts (the cannon could penetrate up to 40 mm armour from 500 m ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...nd pretty close to the [[Spitfire Mk Vb]]. The roll rate is good at low to medium speeds. Vertical, horizontal, and manoeuvring energy retention are all good ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...uire multiple accurate passes with the 45 mm to knock out the crew of such tanks, and with the limited ammunition supply of 29 rounds, a more reliable yet s

...postwar variant of the Yak-9 boasts an all-metal airframe, additional fuel tanks, and customizable armament. The flight performance is generally similar or ...crisp controls, good manoeuvring energy retention, and a good turn rate at medium speeds, making it a good dogfighter. Control stiffening in the roll rate st

...ees per second makes the plane very good in dogfight situations at low and medium speed, but once it starts getting close to transonic speeds the Yak-30 will ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...good acceleration at low altitudes. To fly this plane, you should climb to medium altitudes after taking off (2,000-3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for h ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...asted superior manoeuvrability, power to weight ratio and climb-rate up to medium attitudes. Both aircraft had comparable armament which generally consisted

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...s average overall. The placement of critical components is good, with fuel tanks being self-sealing with neutral gas pressurization, and close to the cockpi

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...accurately dropped. The RBS-82 rockets are also capable of killing medium tanks if they are directly hit.

...ts at a similar battle rating. The climb rate is very high: with full fuel tanks it reaches 42 m/s and the plane can climb from sea level up to 5,000 m in s ...sonic speeds and its rolling performance, which is already very average at medium and low speeds, gets very bad at high speed. It is also equipped with an ai

...n its climb rate, it can reach up to 50 m/s at low altitude with full fuel tanks, making the MiG-15bis one of the best climbing planes compared to other pla ...ch and flaps help significantly increase dogfighting capability at low and medium speeds.

...st to weight ratio is decreased and it affects its acceleration at low and medium speeds, but at higher speed due to lower drag and more swept wings it is sl ...area is also increased, so the wing loading is slightly lower, at low and medium speed its turn rate is slightly worse, but once the plane reaches 750 km/h

...G-2, the La-5FN showed superiority in speed and manoeuvrability at low and medium altitudes. These results influenced Soviet tactics. It used the same twin 2 ...however, with an improved powerplant, it is more capable than ever in low-medium altitude fights.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...res by going into scissors. Acceleration on this plane is excellent at low-medium altitude (below 3 km where WEP still works). Additionally, the La-7 can be

...opponents or accelerate away from them quickly due to its powerful engine. Medium speed boom-and-zoom tactics are advised, with the ability to retain its ene ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * 3 fuel tanks (1 in front of pilot's legs, 1 below pilot, 1 behind pilot)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self sealing fuel tanks with neutral gas pressurization system (1 underneath pilot, 1 in front of p

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...and vital systems like the oil cooler. Furthermore, the self-sealing fuel tanks are mounted in the center of the aircraft which is also protected by armour

* 5 mm steel underneath rear fuel tanks * Self-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 in front of pilot's feet, 1 unde

...nd battles, and if you aim properly, each bomb should be able to destroy a medium target, although they might struggle against heavily armoured vehicles. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 in front of pilot, 1 under pilot

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t Due to its impressive low-altitude manoeuvring capabilities (for a medium bomber), the IL-28 can be utilized in a variety of roles. In all game modes

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wing)

...Soviet twin-engined bomber designed with the intent of being deployed as a medium bomber. It was developed in the 1930s by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and ent ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...he inclusion of a 12.7 mm UB machine gun allows with a good aim to destroy tanks and light pillboxes, which can be very useful in certain situations. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * medium altitude bomber: alternatively, one can maintain around 3,000–4,000 m alt

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (6 in each wing, 2 in the fuselage)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * medium altitude bomber: alternatively, one can maintain around 3,000–4,000 m alt

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...d of the tank column, and release the bombs, making sure to lead where the tanks will be as the bombs fall, not where they are in that moment.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (5 in each wing, 2 in the fuselage)

...good acceleration at low altitudes. To fly this plane, you should climb to medium altitudes after taking off (2,000 - 3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...d of the tank column, and release the bombs, making sure to lead where the tanks will be as the bombs fall, not where they are in that moment.

...e start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Although technically a medium bomber, the PBY-5's strategies are much like that of heavy bombers in highe ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...all-round fighter, but any RB Kittyhawk flyer will tell you it is best at medium and lower altitudes (3,000 m is normally that middle altitude). This is bec ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| about = medium bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a British medium bomber serving also as a torpedo bomber. On 4th September 1942, 32 [[Hampde

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...they are placed in the outboard section of the wings as a result. The fuel tanks, though self-sealing, can be ignited by stray fire and will often spell doo

...tion aircraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) a ...a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level fligh

...n is extremely good across the entire speed range, but most notably at low-medium speeds and likewise for altitudes, being competitive with the vaunted La-7B ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * USSR: it is very risky to be in front of a Soviet fighter even for a single mome

...single option of a 250 lb bomb is very lacklustre, and its effect against medium and heavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armo ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...rough Spain and volunteered to join the Normandie-Niemen regiment in Tula, USSR. He was assigned to his Yak-9T ''White 60'', where he painted the emblem of ...h with the relatively high penetration of the cannon, making short work of tanks and excelling as a close air support aircraft.

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |link-1 = M3 Medium (Family)

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...viet Army and the US Marine Corps. Since the USSR only used diesel-powered tanks, this was the primary chosen variant for the Soviet lend-lease programme. F

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...lease program (mainly because it had a diesel engine like most Soviet Army tanks). The engine, which was powered by the same General Motors 6046 twin diesel

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]]. ...ns of protection, benefiting the USSR turret designs and in general German tanks. Like all high-explosive shells, the fuze is very sensitive and can be set-

...rtened as the '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. ...s of protection, benefitting the USSR turret designs and in general German tanks. Like all high-explosive shells, the fuse is very sensitive and can be set-

..., the SPAA can be penetrated by anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with only machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour ...ever, they require direct hits. Against the Soviet heavy or British medium tanks you are likely to encounter, however these guns will do nothing for you. Yo

...nnon will immediately reveal your location and cause any planes and nearby tanks to prioritize the M163 over other targets. Because of this, it is important ...ode the first-stage ammo stowage. Similar to other lightly armoured medium tanks.]]

| about = medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/5329-developmen

| about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...141''') is the ninth variant of the [[Pz.III (Family)|Panzerkampfwagen III medium tank family]] (the "I" variant was skipped). The Panzer III J looked much l

| about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...The front of the turret and the hull of the latest production Panzer IV J tanks were fitted with 20 mm spaced armour plates. Some older Panzer III variants

..., which demonstrated that the German Army needed better armed and armoured tanks. Within 2,500 metres, Tiger H1 had higher penetration than the 75 mm KwK40 The Tiger H1 should be played more like a bulky medium tank rather than a heavy tank despite its status, supporting allies from th

| about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...Vs saw action in all of Germany's battle theatres and were the only German medium tank line that remained in continuous production throughout the war. The de

|about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...verse system was also introduced, allowing Panther A to react to adversary tanks considerably faster than before. Finally, the German Army put a unique coat

| about = German medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...er blocks may be readily replaced with metal X-shaped crampons. All of the tanks in the first four batches received upgrades between 1974 and 1977 to the im

...ost armour at its rank. It is primarily a support tank, helping the larger tanks push forward. The armour is not very heavy, and most cannons and autocannon ...ud, snow, sand). Light obstacles (fences and bushes) are not a problem but medium to large obstacles (posts, trees, concrete blocks and parked vehicles) will

| about = gift medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was available only for [[wt:en/news/356/current/

...ped a self-propelled artillery piece based on the chassis of the Panzer IV medium tank in service. The vehicle became known as the ''Sturmpanzer IV'', though ...of ~100 mm when looking from the front, which is also able to neglect most tanks' ammunition.

...l has 40-50 mm of penetration which is still enough to go through a lot of tanks' frontal armour. The 3-4 second reload allows the player to quickly fire mo ...and not rush the point since low tier battles are always filled with fast tanks. The M8 has a roof-mounted .50 cal MG which easily tears the BT-5's armour

...engine was used instead of the M-5-400 found in BT-5 and earlier BT series tanks. New turret turret featuring sloped armour was also adopted. The BT-7 was u ...ly thin armour. It can be useful to flank and hit the side armour of enemy tanks, taking advantage of its very high speed. With its speed and low weight, th

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...esulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Du

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''T-34 (1941)''' is the second variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. This variant was comparable to the earlier [[T-34 (1940)|T-3

...their higher cost compared to T-34 led to stopping the production after 69 tanks built. Two T-50 survived to this day. One uparmoured version with appliqué ...ed with the excellent armour to perform flanking manoeuvres, destroy enemy tanks and retreat quickly. It is often used in tier 2 battles for its versatility

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...nd there was a lack of V12 diesel engines, most of the T-34 (1940) variant tanks were outfitted at the Gorky factory with the underpowered BT tank's Mikulin

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ermans were confronted with the significantly better-protected T-34 medium tanks during Operation Barbarossa, they promptly began improving their current de

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...as "T-34 with ZIS-4" in Soviet records. However, after World War II, these tanks were renamed "Exterminator".

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for G

The armour is enough to stop APHE shots from WW2 tanks like the Tiger II and latest Sherman versions aside from the M-51. Against ...fications of the categories Firepower and Protection first. Because it's a medium tank, you should also get the Mobility modifications Filters, Transmission,

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for G

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for G ...was a pioneering tank construction, paving the way for many modern Soviet tanks. It provides great mobility and a good degree of armour protection. Veteran

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...to the last variant. It is also one of the oldest families of main battle tanks, with a long combat history that is still fielded by several nations today.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ur layout, comparable to that of the late variants of the T-54 main battle tanks. Due to the more powerful engine, the mobility is slightly improved, allowi

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...tanks. This prompted for further tank development to make a more protected medium tank for the Soviet armoured forces. This developed into the [[T-44]], whic

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...climb and move through rough territory with ease as well as push and pull tanks.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...a low profile and thick turret armour. Unlike previous Soviet main battle tanks, which were armed with rifled tank guns, the T-62 was the first production

..., with different variants, command tanks, artillery variants, flamethrower tanks and many others, with a total sum of 12,000 units produced. ...It also suffers from the poor gun depression that characterizes all soviet tanks.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...close-range engagements at all costs, as the T-62M-1 is inferior to other tanks at close ranges in almost every way. Adopt a hull-down position and take ad

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...in a uptier, your armour will unfortunately not protect you anymore. Heavy tanks like the [[KV-1 (L-11)]] are completely immune to all your types of ammo, e

...ambush positions and utilize its 76 mm APHEBC rounds to destroy light and medium targets. ...zzle velocity, which means that engaging targets at long range, or even at medium range, is difficult. Users of the T-26-4 may find that the vehicle does the

...our best weapon is other players, so act like a steel wall and cover other tanks with better guns. *The lower glacis, unlike most other tanks, is not a weak spot! It is including your own turrets height significantly

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ter. A total of seven T-28s were captured by Finland during the war. Three tanks survived to this day with two in the Finnish Tank Museum in Parola and one

...bpar and firepower is the same compared to the more ubiquitous Soviet T-34 medium tank, they can still be a threat if ignored. ...th teammates, the KV-1 ZiS-5 can have enough supporting fire so that enemy tanks do not have an opportunity to outmanoeuvre the KV-1 to hit weak points. Thu

...ectedly. Overall the KV-1S can be treated and played as a heavily armoured medium tank. ...ocre penetration of ~90 mm becomes below average when facing well-armoured tanks at similar BR like the [[Pz.IV H]], [[StuG III G]] and [[T14]], especially

...nical delays in IS-85 manufacturing as well as urgent needs for more heavy tanks with heavier weaponry, a new tank was created by modifying an existing KV-1 ...s and ammunition will pass through with ease. In comparison to other heavy tanks on the market, the KV-85's handling and combat style is very similar to the

...new heavy tank was the Soviet response to the increasingly superior German tanks, with a partially sloped hull front armour plate and a new enormous 122 mm ...t bounce any shots. Since behind the LFP is the driver and the 2 main fuel tanks, a penetrating round will have catastrophic results for the {{PAGENAME}}. T

...fuel tanks were fitted to the rear of the hull, as with all earlier heavy tanks, and massive mudguards housed storage boxes. The engine was replaced with a ...o roof-mounted heavy machine gun lime they are found in later Soviet heavy tanks and SPGs to defend against incoming enemy aircraft. The only machine gun av

...however, the commander of the 1st Belorussian Front stated that "the heavy tanks worked well and exceeded the warranty period by 1.5 to 2 times, both in hou ...as the Jagdtiger, the Ferdinand, the T32 and the T95 (in an uptier). These tanks are near-impossible to penetrate frontally, so you will have to try to flan

...ians came to the same conclusion as their Western counterparts about heavy tanks. After the first MBT family was launched in 1953, this class of heavy tank ...the surface it is driving on. Fortunately, as with many late Soviet heavy tanks, the IS-3's reverse speed is highly respectable, giving it the time it need

...comparable capability, as well as reasonable armour, might be mounted on a medium tank, making it much more flexible than a heavy tank. This ideology suited From being one of the most feared tanks in the game, the T-10M is now very often overlooked. Its armour is called o

...uch gun characteristics were not enough to engage newer German up-armoured tanks, so the T-60 was moved into the role of an infantry support tank. The T-60 ...ured opponents but will have trouble against higher-rated heavy and medium tanks.

...d IS-3. Production began in March 1947 and stopped in 1949, as any work on tanks weighing more than 50 tonnes was to be terminated. The tank proved to be to ...ly the gun remains the same 122 mm D-25T that is featured on all IS-series tanks from the [[IS-2]], and at its BR it isn't enough sometimes, while other tim

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ducing the crew to three and introducing autoloaders to Soviet main battle tanks for the first time.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...le allows players to avoid detection and utilize forms of cover that other tanks cannot. Additionally, players have access to a "Kontakt-1" explosive reacti

...944, Sergeant Alexander Pegov ambushed a column of approximately 18 German tanks singlehandedly and took out one Panther, and immobilized another. The T-70 ...BR, you're unlikely to survive more than one penetrating hit. As like most tanks, the weak spots are the side and back, and even .50 cal bullets will easily

...as paper-thin armour but also has a powerful main gun that can engage most tanks at its battle rating. Its amphibious nature means that the tank can cover t ...s with access to heavy machine guns on their turrets such as most American tanks, the [[IS-2 (1944)]], etc.

The tank itself is very short and can even bully tanks like the [[M4A3 (76) W]] by standing next to them, as it will only be able ...th the long reload time of the gun. The HEAT-FS round is better suited for medium/long-range fighting, since it does not lose penetration over distance.

...ber 1943, the light tanks were replaced by T-34 medium tanks. No new light tanks were designed until the post-war period with the [[PT-76B|PT-76]]. Light and medium obstacles (metallic fences, wooden/concrete posts, bushes and small trees)

...ut if its user will actually go to MG sniper mode and fire straight at the tanks weakspots, it will not sustain. ...nobody else, but other fast tanks, like wheeled light tanks or some medium tanks of rank VI (which also have poor armour and generally will not dare to do t

...to the point. It suffers from a poor gun depression like many other Soviet tanks, but its powerful armament and mobility compensate that lack of gun handlin ...from dangerous situations or change position with ease and surprise enemy tanks.

...nstructed with a larger fighting compartment. However, unlike conventional tanks, assault guns usually aim by orienting the entire vehicle, making them less The front glacis of the tank is very strong against tanks of similar BR. Sloped at about 50° with 45 mm of steel, and an even strong

...superstructure will not stop much more than heavy machine gun fire. Common tanks such as Pz.II, M3A3, AB 41, etc are all able to penetrate the front of the ...guns generally do not perform very well at long range, and work better at medium to close range. It also has some utility for breaking the hulls of lightly

...With an 85 mm D-5S tank gun, the new SU-85 is manufactured using the T-34 medium tank chassis. ...yed as a long-range sniper due to its powerful gun but subpar armour. Most tanks at its rank can be destroyed by the 85 mm D-5S tank gun. However, the armou

...on. The engine is located at the very rear of the vehicle, covered by fuel tanks. ...also has relatively good reverse speeds (~17 km/h), much more than Soviet tanks such as the T-34 series. The power-to-weight ratio is also competitive, but

The ISU-152 is inadequately protected against most enemy tanks. The vehicle is armoured mainly with 90 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RH ...on. The engine is located at the very rear of the vehicle, covered by fuel tanks.

..., the SU-85M has several frontal weak spots that can be penetrated by most tanks, such as the driver optics and hatch, some parts of the gun mantlet, and of ...en ignore many tanks of lower BR at point blank range. Unfortunately, tall tanks like the [[Panther A]] have enough of an edge over the SU-85M to penetrate

...r calibre guns and autocannons, but should not be relied upon against most tanks it faces at its battle rating. The gun mantlet is the strongest part of the ...e control" feature can increase your chances of successfully hitting enemy tanks.

...powerful 100 mm D-10S gun that could penetrate the armour of German heavy tanks at long ranges. It was produced at the Ural Heavy Machinery Factory (UZTM) ...ight line on the left side. At the very least it works against some Soviet tanks of the same BR in AB, as it still can bounce shots from itself or [[T-44]]

...an angled armour similar to T-62, it will protect from "normal" rounds at medium range, but regular APDS will only be likely to be deflected at about 1.2 km ...ame weak spot with 30 mm RHA as other Soviet tanks, so knowledgeable light tanks or SPAA can destroy an IT-1 if they try really hard.

...mm KwK PzGr 39/42 (ammunition of the [[Panzer V Panther (Family)|Panther]] tanks with 193 mm of penetration at 10m at 0°) and American 75 mm and 76 mm (M3 ...at in ranges between 400-700 m (specially since, at those distances, enemy tanks will have a hard time aiming at the SU-122-54 due to its small profile) but

...ly during a surprise attack, as it will win snapshot contests against many tanks despite not having a stabiliser. However, it will absolutely lose against v ...rated by the engine makes this a beast when moving obstacles and even dead tanks.

...when used correctly, it has the potential to damage or even destroy enemy tanks from the sides. Players should still exercise caution, as the platform prov ...on|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - These are best against lightly armoured tanks at close range and still do good damage to planes.

...g them into pure AP shells. To maximize this effect, one should never face tanks upfront. It is recommended to always show side armour if fired at, as from ...Offroad mobility is not bad, meaning it can easily follow medium and light tanks on any terrain, making for an effective flanker. Backwards, speed tops at -

...y tanks at close range. It has enough penetration to go through all medium tanks from the sides when up close and some more vulnerable ones can even be pene ...ullet is a tracer, firing makes you easily detected by enemy airplanes and tanks.

The ZSU-57-2's mobility is rather good. It is faster than most medium tanks, while weighing 28 tons and having a 520 hp engine at 2,000 RPM. Manoeuvrab ...P, half HE, meaning it is not efficient when dealing with either planes or tanks. Therefore the best tactic for a fully stock ZSU-57-2 is to shoot the enemi

|market=T-26E (USSR) While being a light tank, its mobility is one of a medium/heavy tank. The top speed is very, very low for a light tank, combined with

...This gives the {{PAGENAME}} a front armour protection similar to that of a medium tank, which is enough to shrug off most tank armament kinetic shells at a d ...II, the 45 mm starts to feel lacking at a distance against the even medium tanks. This is made up with the availability of APCR rounds for the cannon, but t

...igned in the 1930s, the T-35 was basically an enlarged T-28 multi-turreted medium tank with a crew of ten instead of six. Unfortunately, the T-35 was plagued <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

...in caliber and weighed 250 kg each. They could blast enemy forts and heavy tanks within 1800 m. The {{Annotation|NIAP|Scientific Research Institute of Artil <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a premium pack in June 2014 du

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...as formed at Prudboy in the Stalingrad region. Equipped with T-34 and KV-1 tanks, the brigade saw extensive combat during the Battle of Moscow and in recogn

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...Army was still highly interested in mounting a 57 mm (2.25 in) gun on T-34 tanks. The project was restarted in 1943. The Zavod imeni Stalina (ZiS) 4M (impro

...lly, such as the [[M24 (Family)|M24]] Chaffee, [[M41A1]], etc, most medium tanks from the side like the [[M4A1]]/[[M4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]], Note, when shooting distant targets (tanks 300 m away, or planes around 750 m away) you want to slow down the fire, as

...barrel. A quick glance at this vehicle may be mistaken for similar looking tanks such as the KV-2 in which shares the same turret shape. ...a boon to those seeking increased premium firepower unmatched by any other USSR vehicle at its rank.

...onnel to operate and maintain them, as those were focused on more advanced tanks. ...cent on-road speed of around 40 km/h, allowing to keep up with some medium tanks. It also has a pretty fast reverse speed of -14 km/h, meaning it can quickl

...54/55 (Family)|T-54/55]] and [[T-10M|T-10]] tanks against the newest enemy tanks caused them to put more research into tank armament and shells for better f ...very early at this BR. This tank shines in long range combat, where other tanks might need some time, trial and error to land a good shot. The Object 120 c

...ate you are SPAA (eg. [[M42 (Family)|M42]], [[Kugelblitz]]) and lower tier tanks. These vehicles are however quite rare, and often the foes will not struggl ...P is cramped and the crew members are closely sat. Late-war/Cold War heavy tanks/tank destroyers (eg. [[T30]]) usually fire explosive-packed large-calibre A

While being a light tank, the T-26 (1st Gv.T.Br)'s mobility is similar to a medium tank. Its top speed is low for a light tank, and combined with its relative ...t saw combat in the Spanish Civil War where it showed its superiority over tanks fielded by Italy and Germany during that period. The T-26 then saw combat a

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].

...However, the reload rate is around the same or even slower than most enemy tanks, so making your first shot count is always going to determine whether you s ...ATFS and APCR shells unlocked you'll be able to deal with heavily armoured tanks easier, so getting those early on is a must.

...e distance between the crew). It is also theoretically possible to destroy tanks with overpressure by hitting the ground under them, however this may be dif * High-velocity rockets (good for medium-long range)

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | usage = the other captured medium tank

It is best used at medium-long range and firing your 5 rounds slower than it can allow you so you can ...{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - These are best against light tanks at close range and do good damage to planes. This round can punch through t

...superstructure will not stop much more than heavy machine gun fire. Common tanks such as Pz.II, M3A3, AB 41, etc are all able to penetrate the front of the ...in snowy, sandy or muddy maps. Generally the SU-76 will fall behind common tanks such as M3A3 Stuart, Pz.IV.C, A13, etc. Therefore, with this level of mobil

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...-34 entered mass production in 1940 and became one of the most influential tanks in history.

|link-1 = M3 Medium (Family) |market=M3 Medium (USSR)

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...[[Tiger H1|Tiger 1]] but may feel lacking in the battlefield against heavy tanks like [[M26|M26 Pershing]]. * Unlike most other Soviet heavy tanks, KV-220 have a crew of 6

* The lower glacis, unlike most other tanks, is not a weak spot! it is including your own turrets height significantly ...is tank, do not be afraid to advance towards the enemy, especially against tanks such as the 75 mm M4s and T-34s since they will find it very difficult to p

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/3071--en|premiu

| about = premium medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...an tanks. In the late summer of 1944, the first M4A2 (76) W arrived in the USSR. The Red Army believed that the M4A2 (76) W was less likely than the T-34s

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Soviet medium tank which was supposed to replace T-34 in service as the main tank of the An important note when engaging tanks, especially Tiger Is, is that, with the implementation of volumetric shells

...urage during the battle of Kiev. Nikolay and his crew were among the first tanks to arrive at Lutezhy village, where they destroyed one enemy tank, eliminat ...te necessity. Alternatively, if escorted and accompanied by other friendly tanks, the IS-2 can be supplemented and perform better in dire close-quarters sit

...that many other tanks would struggle with. Players familiar with IS heavy tanks will be happy to learn that the IS-6 has superior manoeuvrability when comp ...nk it since its lower side armour is flat behind the tracks. In a close to medium range fight, if the IS-6 is static and facing you, try to shoot its right s

...ks available to the Soviet Army ground forces. It's best to play it in the medium range. The IS-7 has substantially fewer concerns with flankers than prior I ...IS-7's status as a 'heavy tank', it shouldn't be played like earlier heavy tanks, but instead should be played like an early MBT, utilising mobility and rel

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronauti

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]]

...n the dreaded [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]] can be blocked if angled. Very few tanks can deal with the Churchill Mk I effectively from the front, such as the [[ ...ulnerable to being detracked. Do not let the enemy get to your rear as all tanks at the Churchill I's BR can penetrate it.

...g. The tank has excellent frontal armour and can bounce several shots from tanks such as the [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III]], [[T-34 (1941)|T-34]], [[M4|M4 Sherman ...exception. This allows the Churchill III to engage and/or destroy several tanks relatively quickly.

...own at you. With 152 mm of armour, it is one of the most heavily protected tanks in Rank III, even if its firepower seems pitiful for such a tank. As with other Churchill tanks, a single rocket to the engine deck is often fatal for this tank due to the

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...iveted. Nearly all variants of the Valentine tank except Mk I were sent to USSR as part of the Lend-Lease act.

...f light and medium tanks, as well as the side or rear armour of some heavy tanks. Due to the low post-penetration damage, you will need to target more than ...cially if it is side into the side of a enemy tank. If you plan on killing tanks load this and flank, since side shots are almost a necessity.

...anti-aircraft system solution by utilizing the existing fleets of obsolete tanks and upgrade them with a twin 35 mm turret, comparable to the Bundeswehr's [ Do not show the lower front plate to the enemy's tanks, as it's considerably weaker. Despite having better armour for hull, the Ma

| about = Japanese medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...n tank's own BR it changes only rear gun depression and ability of certain tanks to just explode the tank with HE when it's hulldown.

...ving down the line, increasing total ammo count, radio (upgrades) and fuel tanks until France's capitulation in 1940. ...ing light targets such as SPGs (e.g. [[SU-76M]], [[Marder III]]) and light tanks (e.g. [[M5A1]], [[T-50]]), heavier targets (e.g. [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Cromwell (

...ely hard to destroy for vehicles at the same BR and can even resist uptier tanks like the [[Pz.IV F2]]. Due to the extremely heavy frontal armour, one shoul ...n-road speed is ~20 km/h which is just enough to keep up with equally slow tanks and will not allow the B1 to get to any position quickly. Its hull traverse

...d targets in ground battles penetrating up to 20 mm up to 500 m which most tanks don't have in roof armour. If air targets appear, the {{Annotation|AP-I|Arm ! colspan="6" |USSR

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...was found to be capable of defeating the armour of German light and medium tanks, but the recoil would often throw the the plane of course and it was prone {{USSR aircraft cannons}}

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The '''50 mm KwK L/42''' is a medium velocity 50 mm German tank cannon. ...rs the best penetration. Use these against the occasional T-34 and Sherman tanks, which have highly sloped armour and are generally very resistant to the ba

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The '''76 mm L-11''' is a Soviet tank cannon found on early WW2 Soviet tanks. The '''L-11 (76 mm)''' is more suitable for close to medium range combat. The penetration rate is lacking, however, the explosive mass

...well-received that it would become the default 76.2 mm tank cannon for the USSR during WWII. ...f said ZiS-5 to be installed into field variants of the [[MK-II "Matilda" (USSR)|Matilda II]].

...September 1952 in Resolution No.4169-1631 for the development of the "New Medium Tank".<ref name="Kinnear_2021(14)">Kinnear et al. 2021, 14</ref> The develo ...possible. As such, on 12 August 1961 with Resolution No. 729-305, the T-62 medium tank and attached 115 mm U-5TS (GAU designation ''2A20'') was accepted into

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| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e the T-72 would serve as the economical alternative to previous fleets of tanks. The T-80B series received technological upgrades based on the T-64B, inclu

...of firing [[9M113 Konkurs]] ATGMs, making it a potent threat against enemy tanks at range. It is best used as a support vehicle due to its versatility and a ...as those fired from the 12.7 mm .50 calibre machine guns on many American tanks can penetrate the side and rear of the BMP-2. Depending on where it is hit,

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...was no longer capable of keeping up with changing technologies and modern tanks. The T-55AM project aimed to extend the service life of the T-55 and improv

===USSR=== * '''T-34 Ace Tankman''': Defeat 50 / 150 / 500 players with a medium tank from the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 family]].

...[[Browning_M2_(12.7_mm)|.50 cal Brownings]] are notorious for setting fuel tanks ablaze. ...tion can skyrocket, allowing for easy destruction of medium and even heavy tanks. Aircraft, being much weaker than ground vehicles, will usually disintegrat

===USSR=== * [[Mi-24D (USSR)|Mi-24D]] (bundle)

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...ritical altitude updated, prop characteristics updated. Maneuverability at medium speed has been improved. All FM settings have been updated according to dat ...9B-2/Hs 129B-3 — dimensional data of the aircraft updated. Separate fuel tanks enabled. fuel load, weapon load now affect aircraft performance more accura

...ve been changed from -10/+15 to -10/+20. Source: Hara.T (1961) “Japanese tanks and Armoured Vehicles” Japan, Tokyo. ...ve been changed from -11/+17 to -10/+20.Source: Hara.T (1961) “Japanese tanks and Armoured Vehicles” Japan, Tokyo.

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* [[Hampden TB Mk I (USSR)|Hampden TB Mk I (UBT)]] (Premium) * Decals for British and Japanese tanks have been added (will be available later).

...e with the real models. This change is intended to equalize the chances of tanks in a confrontation with vehicles equipped with ATGMs. ...turret has been updated. Source: Ballistic protection analysis M60 series tanks, Auyer and Buda, 1972

...turret has been refined. Source: Ballistic protection analysis M60 series tanks, Auyer and Buda, 1972 ...tank on the floor of the crew compartment has been removed, volume of fuel tanks in the engine compartment has need reduced).

...also introduced over 20 new vehicles, including the first premium British Tanks (full tree added in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]). ===USSR===

===USSR=== * [[Hurricane_Mk_IIB_(USSR)|​Hurricane Mk IIB]] (Premium)

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'''Light Tanks''' '''Medium Tanks'''

...acks, revolving around the 57 mm ZiS-4 gun that allows for engagement from medium range on unsuspecting enemies. Because of its low profile, this TD can use Enemies to be aware of is mostly heavy tanks like [[Churchill III]] and light tanks that can easily flank it like [[Sd.Kfz.234/2]] and [[M5A1]], SPAA like [[M1

...ation|主战/中型坦克|Zhǔ zhàn/zhōngxíng tǎnkè}} – Main battle/medium tank * '''ST – Střední tank:''' Medium tank

|market=TIS MA (USSR) ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...ith 4 km of range which in the right scenarios can be very deadly to enemy tanks. Pilots of the Mi-4 must be very careful of the aircraft's underpowered eng ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

===USSR=== ===USSR===

===USSR=== * [[Fw 190 D-9 (USSR)|Fw 190 D-9]] (Premium)

===USSR=== '''USSR''' - [[Zhukovsky's I-153-M62|Zhukovsky's I-153-M62]]

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...has a powerful engine which makes it capable of pulling and pushing enemy tanks as well as move through rough terrain with ease. It does not have enough ho

An inherent weakness of italian light tanks, the lack of reliable armour, is one of the most pressing aspects of the AU ...he front, as long as enemy isn't firing at the weakspots specifically. Any tanks with 12.7+ mm HMG should be avoided like plague or attacked from blind angl

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] a ...s of protection, benefitting the USSR turret designs and in general German tanks. Like all high-explosive shells, the fuse is very sensitive and can be set-

...l critical components are situated in the rear half of the ship. Both fuel tanks and one of the ammo storages are clustered at the very back, with the other ...oured vessels and low flying aircraft. The 37 mm should be used to destroy medium armoured vessels at point-blank when needed or at range.

...which are split between the three armoured compartments. The engines, fuel tanks and ammunition stowage are all located in the central armoured "citadel", t ...ment consisted of two 76 mm F-34 guns, the same weapons as the mighty T-34 medium tank. Secondary armament consisted of a single 37 mm 70-K dual-purpose gun

...listics for firing on the move at high speed or stationary, from short and medium distances (<8,000 m). This occupies a space of 1,100 rounds in the boat. ...red enemies such as the [[MBK pr.186]] and [[MBK-161 late|MBK-161]] of the USSR, and the [[USS Sumner]] and [[USS Fletcher]] for the United States.

...rack is hidden below the waterline and between big fuel tanks. Those fuel tanks offer adequate protection against hits from the bow. So an ammo rack detona The ship is armed with a single BL Mark IX (102 mm) medium-velocity breech-loading gun. This gun is the biggest aboard the destroyer,

...bilized shaped charge shells (HEATFS) and its devastating effects on heavy tanks. ...e AMX-50s, it was suggested that they performed better than the US and the USSR counterparts, the M26 Pershing and the IS-3 respectively, although both Fra

|market=SU-85A (USSR) ...a lot to be desired. The chassis itself is loosely based off of the light tanks T-70 and T-80. As a result, the lower frontal plate is 30 mm RHA, the upper

The '''T-34''' is a Soviet medium tank design put into service in 1940. It served throughout World War II and * ▄[[T-34 (Sweden)|T-34]] - Finnish captured tanks during the Continuation War of 1941-1944

=== Light tanks === === Medium tanks ===

| about = gift Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...aused by the design philosophy of being low-profile like most other Soviet tanks, while this lowers the chance of being spotted behind terrain, if the tank

...rsatile in their battlefield performance when used correctly. The American tanks' good mobility allows them to take on advantageous position against enemy r ...um tanks catch back up and bring forth the epitome of Cold War main battle tanks to the battlefield.

You will have a choice between 7 nations : the USA, Nazi Germany, the USSR, Great Britain, the Empire of Japan, the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the The best nation to start with is the USSR. The Soviets have the best biplanes, mainly because they kept using them du

...|RWR]], how to use the [[Kh-29TE]] efficiently, would you recommand 2 drop tanks on the [[F-16C]] and the [[F-15 (Family)|F-15]]. :''Pages of History:'' medium or heavy, the [[M26 (Family)|Pershing]]'s undecided class

...that will be used: the attacking side’s ground forces are represented by tanks and Howitzers, and the defending side is represented by light pillboxes and ...in a certain sector – this is a column of AI ground vehicles made up of tanks, trucks, and mobile AA guns. It advances from the allied team’s rear towa

===USSR=== ===USSR===

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].

...design incorporated two loaders, but this would be impossible on a smaller medium tank. A rate of fire of only four rounds per minute was achieved during tes ...tic drive, and other minor improvements. The M68 was later fitted on M48A3 tanks in service with the National Guard, which were then redesignated as the M48

One of the best medium-range anti-aircraft cannons in the game, the Bofors L/60 Mark 1 provides ve ...the Mark 1 Twin mount were water-cooled and had water jackets, the coolant tanks and pumps for which were located at the rear of the mount. Altogether, the

One of the best medium-range anti-aircraft cannons in the game, the Bofors L/60 Mark 2 provides ve ...the Mark 2 Quad mount were water-cooled and had water jackets, the coolant tanks and pumps for which were located at the rear of the mount. Altogether, the

One of the best medium-range anti-aircraft cannons in the game, the Bofors L/60 Mark 1 provides ve ...e Mark 3 Single mount were water-cooled and had water jackets, the coolant tanks and pumps for which were located at the rear of the mount. Altogether, the

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...un used by the U.S. Army, while the British [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank]], which was extensively used during the Yom Kippur War and functioned

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...h the intent of being able to effectively destroy heavily armoured western tanks on the battlefield. It was first introduced in the late 1970s and saw wides ...t or retreat from obsolete tanks in open fields, but it will not save from tanks which also have thermal scopes (particularly in RB, where many people use i

...her weaponry. One of these systems was a heavy tank comparable to existing tanks such as the Tiger II and IS-2, but with greater mobility and more reliabili ...k, however it does not have access to APHE shells which are common in most tanks around its BR.

The '''37 mm Type 11 pattern 1922''' is a Japanese medium-calibre infantry gun adopted for naval use, one of the first slow-firing Ja ...use in Japanese forces, from being an infantry support gun, through use in tanks (e.g. Chi-Ro), to the first Japanese armoured boat (with subsequent designs

|market=BT-7 (F-32) (USSR) ...comes with a pintle-mounted light machine gun, a rarity among early Soviet tanks, allowing it slightly more AA firepower.

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ..., you'll just have to make a detour to get away from main combat. The fuel tanks are located in the wings. There are 2 in each wing, and are self-sealing.

...tion aircraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) a ...a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level fligh

...e fate of these obsolete tanks; likely been scraped and replaced by US-aid tanks like M24 and M41 in near future. ...s (common on American tanks) and autocannons (common on German and Italian tanks), since they will be able to both penetrate your armour and shred your crew

| about = medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...quipped with this tank. However, it was discovered that the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank's reliability was poor, since it frequently broke down, and the Chines

While being a light tank, its mobility is one of a medium/heavy tank. The top speed is very, very low for a light tank, combined with ...69 mm maximum penetration and 32 g TNT which can frontally penetrate many tanks

| link-1 = Phòng không T-34 (USSR) ...As frontally, such as the [[M24|M24 Chaffee]], [[M41A1]], etc, most medium tanks from the side like the [[M4A1]]/[[M4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]],

| link = Type 62 (USSR) ...most machine guns and close-blast shell fragments. A total of around 1,500 tanks had been constructed by the time production ceased in 1989.

...han 2,000 military vehicles were sent to China, along with three large and medium-sized repair factories and various ammunition. The ISU-122 is inadequately protected against most enemy tanks. The vehicle is armoured mainly with 90 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RH

...Z]59式中型坦克; industry code WZ120) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] ...ks during the first 20 years of the 21st Century, and now serve as reserve tanks or shooting-range targets for new PLAGF weapons.

| about = Chinese medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' Like most Soviet-designed and built tanks, the T-62 has a very compact layout, meaning that a single penetrating hit

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ! 490 l drop tanks

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...the {{PAGENAME}} out of control. Although there are two self-sealing fuel tanks on the {{PAGENAME}}, the largest one is seated right behind the pilot and s

=== USSR === === USSR ===

::''Note: It will work for all unit types, planes, tanks, ships and helicopters'' ...reas for spawn zones per unit type, so for example one for planes, one for tanks and then another set for the other team, so four ''Squads'' in total and 10

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.93 "Shark Attack"]]

=== USSR === ..., Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland July 1958 // TM 9-754 Technical Manual Medium Tank M4A4 War Department Jan 21 1943

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...al Valentine's Day vehicle. This is a Lend-Lease Valentine, shipped to the USSR by the British. The tank was made available to purchase in-game with Golden

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * 20 mm Aluminium alloy - Bottom of the self-sealing fuel tanks

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...2A, although this still does not protect the "weak spots" that most Soviet tanks have (weak lower front plate, driver optics etc.). The T-72B has more armou

The '''M4 ''Sherman''''', designated '''Medium Tank, M4''', named after the American Civil-War General William T. Sherman. ...-left: solid 1px #cccccc;"|<center>[[File:USSR flag.png|70px|link=Category:USSR ground vehicles]]</center>{{Tree-Skip|5px}}

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...age to enemy armour. It is recommended to attack from above, as most enemy tanks have weak roof armour and can be more effectively penetrated from above.

...defending [Khrizantema-S] tank destroyers are able to engage 14 attacking tanks and destroy at least sixty percent of the attacking force".'' The 9P157-2 K ...autocannon fire. They will not protect from APDS or APFSDS belts of light tanks.

...of the Type 69 tanks. Later these tanks supported the newly bought MBT2000 tanks before T-59G Dujoy (Invincible; দুর্জয়) or VT-5 joined the a ...the kinetic protection or the mobility are not the best among other medium tanks/MBTs, the ERA packages will often save the tank from lower-tier chemical sh

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...the APDS or APDS-FS ammo selection. If not using APDS/APDS-FS, for heavier tanks it is recommended to cripple it by shooting its tracks and the main armamen <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

...ficult to get guns on target. Additionally, some yaw instability occurs at medium speeds when pulling high-G turns. Finally, note that the Su-7BKL can break ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== USSR === === USSR ===

|market = items_IL-2 M-82 (USSR) ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Norway. Additionally, a portion of the machines fell into the hands of the USSR as trophies and were used in aviation border units until the late 1950s, wi ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| about = Russian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...side-skirts and slat armour (cage) on the engine deck sides and rear. Fuel tanks on either side of the driver can soak up some shrapnel and add to the overa

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...has a powerful engine which makes it capable of pulling and pushing enemy tanks as well as moving through rough terrain with ease. It does not have enough

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...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...large target with the entire fuselage being taken up with engines and fuel tanks.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...reverse speed, which is an inherent flaw in almost all Soviet main battle tanks, close-range engagements are not recommended unless absolutely necessary. I

| about = Russian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]]. An exp

...of the third-generation Fishbed. The MiG-21bis was quickly adopted in the USSR by both the PVO and the VVS, with one minor difference for the two operator ...ore its wings rip, this translates to above-average level-flight speeds at medium to high altitudes. However, like all other MiG-21s, the {{PAGENAME}}, whils

...1990s, when the Russian military realised it needed an adaptable short-to-medium-range air defence system. The Instrument Design Bureau (KPB Tula) and the U ...of gameplay, the Pantsir-S1 excels at engaging aircraft and helicopters at medium to close range. Its combination of missiles and autocannons allows it to de

=== USSR === === USSR ===

:* The first level includes tanks with a BR of between 1.0 and 2.3. :* The second level includes tanks with a BR of between 2.7 and 3.7.

=== USSR === === USSR ===

| about = gift Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Na

|market=items_ITP (M-1) (USSR) ...great option for both air and mixed battles, suited for punching holes in tanks, shredding bombers, and tangling with enemy fighters. Few Soviet aircraft c

=== USSR === === USSR ===

Towards the end of the Second World War, the USSR quickly began pursuing multiple jet-powered fighter projects to catch up to ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...he large fuel tanks at the rear hull sides, outside the engine. These fuel tanks protect the engine by absorbing poorly aimed shots although they might be s The BT-7M's mobility is just as classic as on other BT tanks. Although it is heavier than the earlier BT, at 14.2 tons, it is now driven

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...The role of the T-28 was to provide infantry support, while the BT series tanks were to deal with enemy armour.

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]].

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...e-23D radar and TP-23 IRST system, enabling it to fire the R-23R and R-23T medium range missiles. ...ave, such as the variable geometry wings and the IRST system for its R-23T medium range IR missiles. While the aircraft is limited by a flimsy construction t

| about = Russian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...M, which was first shown in the early 2010s as the future baseline of T-90 tanks with improved FCS, gun-laying motors, and new gun system compatible with ne

It also can swim, like other Soviet light tanks. ...if the player fires first, it can neutralize many light tanks at close to medium range before the BMD-4 is knocked out from their retaliatory fire.

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...|Su-17 Fitter family]]. This variant would enter service with not only the USSR, but also many export countries throughout the 1980s. ...y, the MiG-27M has exceptional sustained turning and rolling ability for a medium-heavy fighter. At speeds lower than 900 km/h and with the wings turned to f

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...funding problems during production and saving equipment for more advanced tanks like the T-90. The only prototype is mostly used during army exhibitions or

=== USSR === === USSR ===

..., the swing wings fundamentally allow for good sustained turning at low to medium speeds provided the wings are swept forward. The MLD's vortex generators, d ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...e heavily armoured foes or tearing through lightly armoured IFVs and light tanks. Its gun is capable of destroying targets with its APHE shell even from the ...d the fact that you cannot reliably destroy heavies frontally. Unlike most tanks, it thrives best in an uptier, where you face early MBTs with poor armour.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ! 820 l drop tanks

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...wingtips, or an engine. The Su-25 is also equipped with self-sealing fuel tanks and an engine fire-suppression system, which may boost survivability in the

=== USSR === === USSR ===

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e ATGMs and handheld unguided anti-tank rocket launchers. Around 250 T-55A tanks were subsequently converted to the T-55AD standard, with the Drozd APS inst

| about = Israeli medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...[[M-51]] Super Shermans used by Israel. However, the 105 mm gun from those tanks was deemed more reliable against the Soviet T-62, which was a response to t

| about = Israeli medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...the 1970s to equip the American 105 mm M68 cannon, shared by other Israeli tanks, becoming the '''Tiran 4S''' variant.

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ek, signed a contract for the purchase and delivery of five T-72M2 Moderna tanks. However, only one incomplete prototype was demonstrated two years later, l

...ives round good overmatching mechanics against most front armour of medium tanks. {{USSR heavy tanks}}

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...atively low penetration will be practically useless against any WWII heavy tanks, so either disable their tracks or just avoid them at all costs. When encou * All ammo types have enough penetration for most light and medium tanks, like [[M24 (Family)|M24]], [[Sd.Kfz.234 (Family)|Sd.Kfz.234]]

...et forces had already developed more advanced tanks that outperformed both tanks, and production was promptly cancelled. ...ressive on the battlefield while still being able to engage enemy tanks at medium to long range, providing more versatile playstyle options.

...e enough, they can take the crew down with ease, especially MG34 on German tanks with rather high rate of fire; another problem is the rather cramped crew c ...fective against enemy ground units, with the exception of lightly armoured tanks or other SPAA.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The fuel tanks are self-sealing and the aircraft has an engine fire extinguishing system.

...er and a strong asset for the Soviet Navy — however, the collapse of the USSR prevented the Yak from entering serial production and operational service i ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== USSR === === USSR ===

=== USSR === * [[A-20G-30 (USSR)|A-20G-30]] (Premium)

While there are fuel tanks lining the bottom of her hull, those fuel tanks are below the waterline and thus will not protect against the vast majority Thankfully, the main armament of the ship allows for medium-to-long range combat with its good ballistic properties and punchy explosiv

...up until the 1940s, so it's no surprise that it was severely outclassed by tanks like the Panzer III during the German-Soviet aggression against Poland and ...on compared to the hull, peaking trough hills is much easier than in other tanks, but it should be noted that escaping from dangerous situations is very har

| about = medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. Thi

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...d on the wings, in the centre of the plane, and above the engine. All fuel tanks are self-sealing. While the engine is equipped with a fire suppression syst

...not the future of air combat as they had anticipated. As such, the US and USSR quickly raced to develop new lightweight, high manoeuvrability air superior ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== USSR === === USSR ===

...nits received [[BMP-1|BMPs]] to keep the armoured infantry mobile with the tanks, motorizing rifle divisions required a cheaper, more numerous transport to ...nd of a light tank with an autocannon armament that can shred apart medium tanks in ambushes. Unlike its contemporaries like the [[Wiesel 1A4]], the BTR-80A

...foreshadow the [[T-64A (1971)|T-64]]. It was designed as a next-generation medium tank to potentially replace the ubiquitous T-54/55 under the name "Object 4 ...bring in vehicles with HEAT or APFSDS to penetrate the UFP. In most cases tanks below its tier could only rely on HEAT warhead to defeat the armor; but in

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...9 is able to withstand multiple hits from FIM-92K Stinger missiles and low-medium calibre munitions, solidifying its robust survivability profile while ensur

...can reach up to 500 mm KE protection, making it much harder for lower-tier tanks to penetrate the turret directly, but some parts may still be vulnerable to The fuel tanks unfortunately negate all the effort to move critical modules into less vuln

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| about = premium Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

...equires a lot of quick thinking, and it is unlikely to outmanoeuvre medium tanks unless it is a 1 on 1 duel at short range. ...n only threaten very lightly armoured tanks (and maybe European and Soviet medium tank sides at close range), but cannons have very high fire rate and thus c

* Main armament is able to obliterate light and medium tanks, particularly with hull shots * HE is unreliable against heavy tanks, many medium tanks can resist turret shots

...It can do a lot of support work, including damaging critical weakspots of tanks and being a makeshift SPAA, but it has way too many flaws to excel in any g ...s poor off-road mobility, where it can barely keep up with the USSR medium tanks, first driving at 40 km/h, then begrudgingly accelerating to 60 km/h. It is

...gave Mil the power under the orders of Kruschev to build the twin-turbine medium transport helicopter he had originally envisioned. Shortly after, the first ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== USSR === === USSR ===

In the mid 1960s, the USSR devised a new idea for a frontline tank destroyer: a low-profile armoured t ...he front of the tank, protected by heavily sloped armour and internal fuel tanks. The central autoloader holds eight rounds, allowing you to fire a new proj

...-152D is an armored personnel carrier, its armor is very light compared to tanks. However, relative to other truck-based anti-aircraft vehicles, it has a re ...h is very potent against aircraft and can easily set fire to aircraft fuel tanks and engines. ''API-T'' ammunition belts contains the AP-I(c) (Armor-Piercin

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]].

...duced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as the top-end heavy fighter for the USSR tree, capping off the Sukhoi line and beginning its transition from high sp ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...NATO countries; a group of military staffs of PLAAF soon departed for the USSR to import the latest Soviet interceptors on May 1990. Initially, the VVS pr ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== USSR === === USSR ===

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Alpha Strike"]].

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Alpha Strike"]]. The 120S has the same 120mm M256 smoothbore gun used by the later Abrams tanks, and has the same ammunition options as the M1A1 consisting of M830 HEATFS

...cannons}}, several Medium Mk. A "Whippet," and a dozen French Renault "FT" tanks. ...g of favoring Japanese domestic tanks over buying technologically obsolete tanks simply to fill ranks. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes tracked vehicle developm