PT-76 (Sweden) - Revision history

U28580205: /* Ammo racks */

2024-08-10T18:46:51Z

‎Ammo racks

U394384: /* Ammo racks */ Added in Ammo Rack Ammo Count & Note on how to keep Turret and Rear Rack Empty

2024-07-15T16:14:54Z

‎Ammo racks: Added in Ammo Rack Ammo Count & Note on how to keep Turret and Rear Rack Empty

U167848475: /* History */ corrected typos

2024-04-20T22:33:30Z

‎History: corrected typos

U167848475: /* History */ Added some basic details about the PT-76 in finnish service, sourced from https://web.archive.org/web/20071017012233/http://www.softland.com.pl/aerojac/aaa/artykul/pt76.html via wikipedia

2024-04-20T22:32:55Z

‎History: Added some basic details about the PT-76 in finnish service, sourced from https://web.archive.org/web/20071017012233/http://www.softland.com.pl/aerojac/aaa/artykul/pt76.html via wikipedia

U143475368: Removed the Ho-Ro from the examples of heavily armoured tanks, as it's the exact opposite of armoured.

2023-10-10T20:29:44Z

Removed the Ho-Ro from the examples of heavily armoured tanks, as it's the exact opposite of armoured.

U17577377: Edits

2023-05-31T11:33:39Z

Edits

U134659303: Copied sections of the Soviet Pt-76 page and placed it under the Finnish page. Done in order to help fill out the Finnish article.

2023-05-31T01:40:11Z

Copied sections of the Soviet Pt-76 page and placed it under the Finnish page. Done in order to help fill out the Finnish article.

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-28T17:28:33Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2023-01-25T10:43:30Z

‎Media: Added skins

U11533181: The pros of the vehicle

2022-11-12T15:28:22Z

The pros of the vehicle

@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 <!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->{| class="wikitable"
+<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
-!Full
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
-ammo
+!Full<br>ammo
-!1st
+!1st<br>rack empty
-rack empty
+!2nd<br>rack empty
-!2nd
+!3rd<br>rack empty
-rack empty
+!Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
 |'''40'''

@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 <!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+!Full
-|-
+ammo
-! Full<br>ammo
+!1st
-! 1st<br>rack empty
+rack empty
-! 2nd<br>rack empty
+!2nd
-! 3rd<br>rack empty
+rack empty
-! 4th<br>rack empty
+!3rd
-! 5th<br>rack empty
+rack empty
-! 6th<br>rack empty
+!Visual
-! Visual<br>discrepancy
+discrepancy
 |-
 |}
 === Machine guns ===

@@ Line 159: / Line 159: @@
 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-Finland ordered 12 PT-76 tanks from the Soviet Uniuon which were delivered in 1964. They were withdrawn from service in 1994, with some being convered to driver training vehicles with the guns removed. The final PT-76 left Finnish service in 2001.
+Finland ordered 12 PT-76 tanks from the Soviet Union which were delivered in 1964. They were withdrawn from service in 1994, with some being converted to driver training vehicles with the guns removed. The final PT-76 left Finnish service in 2001.
 == Media ==

@@ Line 159: / Line 159: @@
 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+Finland ordered 12 PT-76 tanks from the Soviet Uniuon which were delivered in 1964. They were withdrawn from service in 1994, with some being convered to driver training vehicles with the guns removed. The final PT-76 left Finnish service in 2001.
 == Media ==

@@ Line 142: / Line 142: @@
 '''Pros:'''
-* Powerful HEAT can frontally penetrate even heavily armoured tanks like [[Tiger II (H)]], [[Ho-Ro]], [[Ferdinand]]
+* Powerful HEAT can frontally penetrate even heavily armoured tanks like the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II]], [[Ferdinand]], etc.
 * Two-plane gun stabiliser is a huge advantage in sudden encounters and CQC
 * Has night vision device, another advantage in night battles
@@ Line 165: / Line 165: @@
 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sw_pt_76b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 The PT-76B, as a light tank, has 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 terrain and paths not normally travelled by land vehicles, allowing flexibilities on certain maps featuring water bodies.
 == General info ==
@@ Line 49: / Line 47: @@
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
 The PT-76B has decent mobility on land thanks to its rather light weight. It can reach its maximum speed of 49 km/h (AB) / 44 km/h (RB) easily due to its decent acceleration. Controlling it at maximum speed is not hard since its top speed is nothing special for a light tank (the ubiquitous M41A1, for example, has a top speed of 72 km/h). The PT-76B is also decently agile, being able to turn quickly in response to any events up the path. However, the vehicle does not have any type of neutral steering capability, so it will be difficult to turn on the spot. These forward mobility traits of the PT-76B can be interrupted severely by moderate obstacles such as medium trees, wooden fences, concretes plots/barriers or stone walls; these will cause the vehicle to lose considerable amount of speed, or even be brought to a halt, especially in Realistic Battles
@@ Line 54: / Line 55: @@
 The amphibious feature of the PT-76B makes the vehicle more versatile, broadening the flanking/sneaking potential and options on some maps. But this should only be exploited across smaller bodies of water, since it reaches only 12 km/h (AB) / 9 km/h (RB) in water when moving forward, and the reverse speed in water is only -7 km/h (AB) / -5 km/h (RB). These slow speeds mean that once the PT-76B is on water, it will likely be a sitting duck if spotted. While firing from the water is an option due to the vehicle's stabilizer, the water waves and the recoil from firing may cause the vehicle to wobble, making it hard to get a good shot. On top of that when planning an amphibious trip, it is best to ensure the destination can be reached in a straight line as the vehicle turns poorly and slowly in the water and so any course corrections will take more time, which leaves the PT-76B exposed to being spotted and taken out.
 === Modifications and economy ===

@@ Line 12: / Line 12: @@
 <!-- ''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}} Swedish light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. It is identical to the [[PT-76B]] found in the Russian Tech Tree.
 == General info ==
@@ Line 45: / Line 49: @@
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
+The PT-76B has decent mobility on land thanks to its rather light weight. It can reach its maximum speed of 49 km/h (AB) / 44 km/h (RB) easily due to its decent acceleration. Controlling it at maximum speed is not hard since its top speed is nothing special for a light tank (the ubiquitous M41A1, for example, has a top speed of 72 km/h). The PT-76B is also decently agile, being able to turn quickly in response to any events up the path. However, the vehicle does not have any type of neutral steering capability, so it will be difficult to turn on the spot. These forward mobility traits of the PT-76B can be interrupted severely by moderate obstacles such as medium trees, wooden fences, concretes plots/barriers or stone walls; these will cause the vehicle to lose considerable amount of speed, or even be brought to a halt, especially in Realistic Battles
 {{tankMobility}}
@@ Line 118: / Line 127: @@
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+As the PT-76B doesn't have much armour, avoid directly confronting enemy tanks. In order to defeat heavy/medium tanks, watch them and fire when they are not aiming or focusing on you. Use the light tank's manoeuvrability and fire rate to deliver pin-point hits onto the enemy's flanks, then retreat back in to cover before they can get a fix on the firing location. The PT-76B is also helpful in scouting enemy positions for its allies so they could bring in more firepower. As previously mentioned, this tank does not have the armour nor the crew to take on enemies head-on, so try to remain stealthy. It functions great as a scout tank.
 === Pros and cons ===

@@ Line 78: / Line 78: @@
 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:D-56TS (76 mm)/Ammunition|BR-354N, 53-BR-354, BK-354M, OF-350M}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

@@ Line 186: / Line 186: @@
 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

@@ Line 169: / Line 169: @@
 * Has night vision device, another advantage in night battles
 * Is amphibious, allowing it to drive in bodies of water for surprise attacks
-* Has a low profile, harder to get spotted & hit
+* Has a low profile
 '''Cons:'''