T-34 (1941) - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''T-34 (1941)''' was the second variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. This variant was comparable to the earlier [[T-34 (1940)|T-34 (1940) variant]]. The highly efficient, long-barrelled 76.2 mm F-34 anti-tank gun was the most significant enhancement of the T-34 (1941) variant. Many components, such as the new gun mount, the welded turret with a new, single, wide hatch, and many other elements, were evaluated for mass manufacturing. The single hatch was kept for convenience, but it was heavy and easily clogged, trapping everyone within. The crews despised it (because of the poor comfort and ergonomics), and it was promptly dubbed the "pirozhok" (stuffed bun). Another weakness in the design was the extremely big rear exhaust covers. With no special-purpose hatch or traversable periscope, the turret crews were not adequately protected in the turret.
+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-34 (1940) variant]]. The highly efficient, long-barrelled 76.2 mm F-34 tank gun was the most significant enhancement of the T-34 (1941) variant. Many components, such as the new gun mount, the welded turret with a new, single, wide hatch, and many other elements, were evaluated for mass manufacturing. The single hatch was kept for convenience, but it was heavy and easily clogged, trapping everyone within. The crews despised it (because of the poor comfort and ergonomics), and it was promptly dubbed the "pirozhok" (stuffed bun). Another weakness in the design was the extremely big rear exhaust covers. With no special-purpose hatch or traversable periscope, the turret crews were not adequately protected in the turret.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1941) variant expanded on the ideology of the preceding T-34 (1940) variant. The T-34 (1941) variant had identical designs to the preceding variant, but one important enhancement was its firepower. Due to the increased barrel length, which leads to an increase in muzzle velocity, players will find it much easier to engage adversaries. Furthermore, ammo enhancements also offer to increase the overall performance of the T-34 (1941) variant. The T-34 (1941), with its sloped hull frontal armour plate, outstanding off-road performance, and manoeuvrability, combines mobility, protection, and firepower.

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]].
+The '''T-34 (1941)''' was the second variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. This variant was comparable to the earlier [[T-34 (1940)|T-34 (1940) variant]]. The highly efficient, long-barrelled 76.2 mm F-34 anti-tank gun was the most significant enhancement of the T-34 (1941) variant. Many components, such as the new gun mount, the welded turret with a new, single, wide hatch, and many other elements, were evaluated for mass manufacturing. The single hatch was kept for convenience, but it was heavy and easily clogged, trapping everyone within. The crews despised it (because of the poor comfort and ergonomics), and it was promptly dubbed the "pirozhok" (stuffed bun). Another weakness in the design was the extremely big rear exhaust covers. With no special-purpose hatch or traversable periscope, the turret crews were not adequately protected in the turret.
-An improvement over the [[T-34 (1940)]] with the older [[L-11 (76 mm)|76 mm L-11]] cannon replaced with the [[F-34 (76 mm)|76 mm F-34]] cannon. The F-34 presents overall better penetration values with all armour-piercing rounds. Armour and mobility on the {{PAGENAME}} are otherwise unchanged.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1941) variant expanded on the ideology of the preceding T-34 (1940) variant. The T-34 (1941) variant had identical designs to the preceding variant, but one important enhancement was its firepower. Due to the increased barrel length, which leads to an increase in muzzle velocity, players will find it much easier to engage adversaries. Furthermore, ammo enhancements also offer to increase the overall performance of the T-34 (1941) variant. The T-34 (1941), with its sloped hull frontal armour plate, outstanding off-road performance, and manoeuvrability, combines mobility, protection, and firepower.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:F-34 (76 mm)/Ammunition|BR-350A (MD-5 fuze), BR-350SP, BR-350B (MD-8 fuze), OF-350M, Sh-354T}}
+{{:F-34 (76 mm)/Ammunition|BR-350A (MD-5 fuze), BR-350SP, BR-350B (MD-8 fuze), OF-350M, Sh-354T, D-350A}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:F-34 (76 mm)/Ammunition|BR-350A (MD-5 fuze), BR-350SP, BR-350B (MD-8 fuze), OF-350M, Sh-354T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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-{{PAGENAME}}
+The {{PAGENAME}} is one of the most well rounded medium battle tanks at its rank among it with the German [[Pz.IV F2]] and United States [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. The sloped armour, great acceleration, good speed, and excellent 76.2 mm cannon make it a force to be reckoned with especially against inexperienced players, though against experienced players this advantage is less substantial. Compared to the [[T-34 (1940)|1940 version]], the 1941 gets a better 76.2 mm cannon which greatly improves the penetration power, but still keeps the thinly armored 1940 model turret. At distance, the sloped armour is efficient at blocking shells from enemy tanks with relatively short and small-calibre cannons even some long barrel and high calibre guns can also have trouble penetrating on the sloped armour if used well. Even with its sloped armour advantages, a T-34 is a relatively easy tank to knock out with a well-placed shot to the side, turret, or at close range by a larger cannon.
- It is one of the most well rounded medium battle tanks at its rank among it with the German [[Pz.IV F2]] and United States [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. The sloped armour, great acceleration, good speed, and excellent 76.2 mm cannon make it a force to be reckoned with especially against inexperienced players, though against experienced players this advantage is less substantial. Compared to the [[T-34 (1940)|1940 version]], the 1941 gets a better 76.2 mm cannon which greatly improves the penetration power, but still keeps the thinly armored 1940 model turret. At distance, the sloped armour is efficient at blocking shells from enemy tanks with relatively short and small-calibre cannons even some long barrel and high calibre guns can also have trouble penetrating on the sloped armour if used well. Even with its sloped armour advantages, a T-34 is a relatively easy tank to knock out with a well-placed shot to the side, turret, or at close range by a larger cannon.
-'''Urban Combat'''
+;Urban combat
 T-34's in urban combat are a lethal machine combined the sloped armour with its speed and manoeuvrability combined with the 76.2mm F-34 makes it excel in close-quarter combat against most enemy tanks it will face in battle. Its short barrel will do excellent against most enemy armour, with well-placed shots in close range battles. In urban (City) battles the T-34 is a great hit and run tank, offering great acceleration. At slow speed, it can also be highly lethal but advance with care. It takes a while for the barrel to stop shaking when going to halt from full speed, which is a drawback if directly facing an enemy tank, which can appear suddenly from around the street corners or sitting and covering other roads that exist in the city. It is recommended when advancing, use slow speed to reduce that shaking and which allows for better engagement to get that enemy to be knocked out.
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 Open fields are not the optimal combat situation for the T-34 1941 with its crew being relatively close to each other makes it prone to being a one-hit kill and an easy target for tanks like Pz IV F.2, StuG III F, Na-To and M10 GMC which can easily score a hit from far away. Utilize the acceleration, relative good speed and wide tracks to advance around on most terrain till a position where the gun can reliably penetrate enemy armour with a good well placed shot and knock the enemy threat out. Be aware of the surroundings there can be an enemy threat everywhere which can easily knock the T-34 from the side or a hit to the fragile turret.
-'''Common opponents''':
+;Common opponents
 * [[M4]], [[M4A2]] - The T-34's 76 mm gun cannot penetrate the welded hull M4/M4A2 reliably from the front, while the 75 mm gun on the M4/M4A2 can penetrate the T-34's turret and disable or cripple it. They do have very weak lower side hull armour (only 38 mm) that can be overmatched by the 76 mm APHEBC round if exposed, and the flat areas on the turret can also be penetrated fairly reliably if they can be hit. Generally avoid head-on engagements, especially if the M4 is hull-down.

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 * Suspensions wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick.
-The T-34's armour, even though only 45 mm thick on the front, is angled at 60°, which increases its effective thickness and the ability to ricochet or bounce enemy shells. Never let your enemies see your sides, as they are thinner, less angled and your enemies can easily penetrate it. The turret is still 45 mm thick, but much less angled. If your enemy penetrates your turret with APHE shells, you're a goner. Always angle your armour.
+The T-34's armour, even though only 45 mm thick on the front, is angled at 60°, which increases its effective thickness and the ability to ricochet or bounce enemy shells. Never let your enemies see your sides, as they are thinner, less angled and your enemies can easily penetrate it. The turret is still 45 mm thick, but much less angled. If your turret is penetrated with an APHE shell, you're a goner. Always angle your armour.
-The T-34 has a crew of 4 men packed tightly together, and one shot could incapacitate a few crew members. The ammunition is conveniently stored below the tank, making it difficult to detonate. If you carry a decreased ammunition load, preferably 15-30 shells, the enemy would have a hard time detonating your ammo. However, shrapnel from a HE shell shot below you can be dangerous, especially when you encounter a [[Ho-Ro]], for example. The engine is the module most of your opponents will target. Parts and FPE should be researched to be able to survive the shots targeted at your engine. However, your quite low rate of fire (~9 sec reload stock) will give your enemies a second, final blow.
+The T-34 has a crew of 4 men packed tightly together, and as such one shot could incapacitate all of them. The ammunition is conveniently stored below the tank, making it difficult to detonate. If you carry a decreased ammunition load, preferably 15-30 shells, the enemy would have a hard time detonating your ammo. However, shrapnel from a HE shell shot below you can be dangerous, especially when you encounter a [[Ho-Ro]], for example. The engine is the module most of your opponents will target. Parts and FPE will allow you to survive the shots targeted at your engine. However, your quite low rate of fire (~9 sec reload stock) will give your enemies a second, final blow.
 === Mobility ===
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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-{{PAGENAME}} is one of the most well rounded medium battle tanks at its rank among it with the German [[Pz.IV F2]] and United States [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. The sloped armour, great acceleration with good speed and 76.2 mm cannon make it a force to be reckoned with especially against inexperienced players, meanwhile when facing experienced players, however, it can become scrap metal pretty fast. Compared to the [[T-34 (1940)|1940 version]], the 1941 gets a better 76.2 mm cannon which greatly improves the penetration power but still keeps the 1940 model turret. At distance, the sloped armour is efficient at blocking shells from enemy tanks with relatively short and small-calibre cannons even some long barrel and high calibre guns can also have trouble penetrating on the sloped armour if used well. Even with its sloped armour advantages, a T-34 is a relatively easy tank to knock out specifically with a well-placed shot. With the crew operating in a compact space around the turret, which is located in the centre of the tank where it is a very limited space to operate in makes it an easy tank to knock out the crew with a single blow from a shell with a good amount of high explosive filling. Also, be mindful of the T-34's turret. It is a weak spot and can be easily penetrated by an enemy shell and will with ease knock out the tank and its crew.
+{{PAGENAME}}
+ It is one of the most well rounded medium battle tanks at its rank among it with the German [[Pz.IV F2]] and United States [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. The sloped armour, great acceleration, good speed, and excellent 76.2 mm cannon make it a force to be reckoned with especially against inexperienced players, though against experienced players this advantage is less substantial. Compared to the [[T-34 (1940)|1940 version]], the 1941 gets a better 76.2 mm cannon which greatly improves the penetration power, but still keeps the thinly armored 1940 model turret. At distance, the sloped armour is efficient at blocking shells from enemy tanks with relatively short and small-calibre cannons even some long barrel and high calibre guns can also have trouble penetrating on the sloped armour if used well. Even with its sloped armour advantages, a T-34 is a relatively easy tank to knock out with a well-placed shot to the side, turret, or at close range by a larger cannon.
-;Urban Combat
+ Urban Combat
 T-34's in urban combat are a lethal machine combined the sloped armour with its speed and manoeuvrability combined with the 76.2mm F-34 makes it excel in close-quarter combat against most enemy tanks it will face in battle. Its short barrel will do excellent against most enemy armour, with well-placed shots in close range battles. In urban (City) battles the T-34 is a great hit and run tank, offering great acceleration. At slow speed, it can also be highly lethal but advance with care. It takes a while for the barrel to stop shaking when going to halt from full speed, which is a drawback if directly facing an enemy tank, which can appear suddenly from around the street corners or sitting and covering other roads that exist in the city. It is recommended when advancing, use slow speed to reduce that shaking and which allows for better engagement to get that enemy to be knocked out.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_34_1941 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[T-34 (Family)]]

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|XorVHprN6f8|'''The T-34 Family'''  - ''War Thunder Official Channel'' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 03:28.|u-_8noqc5zE|'''T-34 1941 Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|XorVHprN6f8|'''The T-34 Family''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel'' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 03:28.}}
 == See also ==