IT-1 - Revision history

U103691029: /* Main armament */ Autoloader

2024-04-17T01:51:41Z

‎Main armament: Autoloader

U42773747: nerfed into oblivion

2023-12-17T10:22:31Z

nerfed into oblivion

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U126556775: New description format

2023-08-04T14:28:32Z

New description format

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-01T14:24:01Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Removed dead video

2023-01-11T11:50:10Z

‎Media: Removed dead video

U44629479: Undo revision 149607 by U56862421 (talk)

2023-01-04T18:56:01Z

Undo revision 149607 by U56862421 (talk)

U56862421: /* Pros and cons */

2023-01-04T18:46:56Z

‎Pros and cons

U44629479: Edits

2022-09-01T16:23:04Z

Edits

U15885032: /* Pros and cons */

2022-09-01T08:40:19Z

‎Pros and cons

U42773747: /* Pros and cons */ fixed the phrase to avoid misunderstanding because IT-1 is actually almost immortal when compared to things like wiesel or ZT3 that can be literally ammo racked by MG.

2022-07-29T22:45:10Z

‎Pros and cons: fixed the phrase to avoid misunderstanding because IT-1 is actually almost immortal when compared to things like wiesel or ZT3 that can be literally ammo racked by MG.

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 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 |-
-! colspan="5" | [[3M7]] missile || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
+! colspan="5" | [[3M7]] missile || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
 |-
 ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
-! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
+!Autoloader
 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 15 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 22.0 || 30.5 || 37.0 || 40.9 || 43.5 || rowspan="2" | 10.00 || rowspan="2" | 10.00 || rowspan="2" | 10.00 || rowspan="2" | 10.00
+| rowspan="2" | 15 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 22.0 || 30.5 || 37.0 || 40.9 || 43.5 || rowspan="2" | 10.00
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_it_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]] and was one of the first ATGM-equipped vehicles to be in the game. The IT-1 is a niche modification of the T-62 chassis with a new, low profile turret designed to carry a 3M7 Drakon ATGM launcher, which is the vehicle's only weapon system and mounted above its turret.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Soviet anti-tank missile carrier designed with the intent of being fielded as a mobile and effective anti-tank weapon system. It was developed in the 1960s and was based on the chassis of the [[T-62]]. It was equipped with a [[3M7]] 'Drakon' ATGM specifically designed for the vehicle. The missile had a range of up to 3 kilometers and could penetrate armor up to 500mm thick. The radio-based SACLOS guidance system used by the {{Specs|name}} allowed the operator to guide the missile using any one of the seven given frequencies and two codes. While the idea sounded promising, the {{Specs|name}} was criticized for a number of reasons, including the weight of the guidance equipment, the complexity of the guidance system, and the significant deadzone around the tank caused by the missiles' minimum range. Unfortunately, these flaws contributed to its widespread unpopularity, which ultimately caused the {{Specs|name}} to be phased out after only five years.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:3M7/Ammunition|3M7}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_it_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|VFEv4q3G5Us|'''Most unusual vehicles'''  discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 0:33  - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|-ajFSvrNS1w|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|VFEv4q3G5Us|'''Most unusual vehicles''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 0:33 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 == See also ==

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 '''Cons:'''
 * Movement speed of this tank is less than average - it can't chase or run from many rank VI tanks and may be forced to fight light tanks for its sniping spots
 * Missile has very low manoeuvrability in flight, making it extremely difficult to hit moving targets, especially at longer ranges.

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 * Good armour of a [[T-62]], will often survive attempts to simply use HE or even HESH on it, can brawl with a light tank or SPAA, unless they have APDS belts or know all of the weak spots
 * The turret has even lower profile than usual and is hard to punish for overextension and use of low cover due to its shape and armour value, unlike [[Swingfire]], [[BMP-1]], [[M60A2]] and other alternatives
-* Unheard of -9° gun depression for USSR
+* Gun depression allows for shooting from ridges
 * In AB and RB, the gun scope is based on a missile itself, and in some hulldown spots just the missile is exposed, making the IT-1 basically untouchable for normal tanks
 * Layout of the hull makes kinetic hits from the front easier to survive

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 ;Close range engagements:
 [[File:It-1 uses light tank remains as a shield.jpg|thumb|right|By using remains of enemy or allied tanks, the IT-1 can protect its hull from HEAT and APFSDS and continue fighting at close ranges]]
 The IT-1 is completely outclassed in close-range engagements when it is in the open, as any cannon-armed vehicle will win a snapshot competition. However, if the IT-1 can remain behind cover, such as behind ground rubble or on top of a hill, it can often outclass conventional tanks attempting to push it as it will often be able to fire first owing to its raised launcher.
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 '''Notable enemies'''
 [[File:Unupgraded bmp1 kills it1 camp squad.jpg|thumb|right|IT-1 might appear invincible behind certain cover on some maps, but no cover will save you from vertical ATGM tanks.]]
 * Tanks with ability of indirect attack: These are the only tanks that can take out a hulldown IT-1 with relative ease. Generally, tanks of the same tier or below have to get close to attack the IT-1 (vertical ATGM tanks, such a stock [[BMP-1]], [[Striker]], [[Type 60 ATM]]) and often can be merely zoned out, while some tanks of the current or higher tier can outright blow the IT-1 up from wherever they'd like to (proximity ATGM carriers like [[CM25]], [[Dardo]], [[M3A3 Bradley]]). Either way, all of them can attack the IT-1 from complete safety and are very difficult to counter once they got into the firing range. Destroy them immediately and do not drive into their kill-zone.
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 * Good armour of a [[T-62]], will often survive attempts to simply use HE or even HESH on it, can brawl with a light tank or SPAA, unless they have APDS belts or know all of the weak spots
 * The turret has even lower profile than usual and is hard to punish for overextension and use of low cover due to its shape and armour value, unlike [[Swingfire]], [[BMP-1]], [[M60A2]] and other alternatives
 * In AB and RB, the gun scope is based on a missile itself, and in some hulldown spots just the missile is exposed, making the IT-1 basically untouchable for normal tanks
 * Layout of the hull makes kinetic hits from the front easier to survive
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_it_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[T-62 (Family)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[M901]]
 * [[RakJPz 2 (HOT)]]

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 * No backup weapons, only one type of missiles, low penetration power like early ATGMs, missiles reload slower than conventional tanks and tank can only use one per reload, which makes it overall less forgiving than other ATGM tanks in direct fight
-* Missile on the top of the turret can be damaged by enemy machine guns or hit with HE/tandem ATGM to destroy the tank. Optics to the right of it, while hard to hit, can also be exploited to push explosives inside of the tank if operator does not move around, artillery can destroy the IT-1 as well, so the IT-1 is not entirely invincible even when in cover
+* Missile on the top of the turret can be damaged by enemy machine guns to prevent it from firing off or hit with HE/tandem ATGM to destroy the tank. Optics to the right of it, while hard to hit, can also be exploited to push explosives inside of the tank if operator does not move around, artillery can destroy the IT-1 as well, so the IT-1 is not entirely invincible even when in cover
 * Movement speed of this tank is less than average - it can't chase or run from many rank VI tanks and may be forced to fight light tanks for its sniping spots
 * Missile has very low manoeuvrability in flight, making it extremely difficult to hit moving targets, especially at longer ranges.