T-34 (1942) - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 175093 by U136146036 (talk)

2023-10-24T04:37:19Z

Undo revision 175093 by U136146036 (talk)

U136146036: /* Pros and cons */

2023-10-23T21:42:10Z

‎Pros and cons

U136146036: /* Hull armour */

2023-10-21T21:09:34Z

‎Hull armour

U74396666: Grammar

2023-08-29T02:37:55Z

Grammar

U74396666: Minor changes

2023-08-22T11:23:42Z

Minor changes

U74396666: New Description Project - USSR Priority: Tanks - T-34 (1942)

2023-08-22T07:12:59Z

New Description Project - USSR Priority: Tanks - T-34 (1942)

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-28T22:51:32Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U13682523: Added additional armour image

2022-11-06T16:31:25Z

Added additional armour image

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-20T21:15:08Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

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 * -5 degrees gun depression is below average, making it ineffective to combat in hills comparing to the [[M4]] with -10 degrees depression
 * Awkward to place bushes on upper front hull due to the obstruction of MG port and driver's optics
 == History ==

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 * -5 degrees gun depression is below average, making it ineffective to combat in hills comparing to the [[M4]] with -10 degrees depression
 * Awkward to place bushes on upper front hull due to the obstruction of MG port and driver's optics
 == History ==

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 The 1942 model has a very similar hull armour profile to the 1941 model, relying on angling instead of sheer thickness for protection. There are two key differences: the machine gun ball mount has an increased thickness of 60 mm of armour (compared to 45 mm on earlier models), as does the driver's hatch (75 mm, compared to 45 mm on earlier models). The weakspots created by the driver's optics on earlier models have also been removed. The driver's hatch has the thickest armour on any part of the T-34 and can be quite resilient to enemy fire if hit.
-It should be noted that due to the relatively thin plate thickness used (40–45 mm), the T-34's hull is vulnerable can be vulnerable to overmatching from 75 mm and larger guns.
+It should be noted that due to the relatively thin plate thickness used (40–45 mm), the T-34's hull can be vulnerable to overmatching from 75 mm and larger guns.
 ==== Turret armour ====
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 * The angling is noticeably worse, and there are some relatively flat spots on the front that can be vulnerable to penetrations from even relatively weak guns at close ranges.
 * The turret front, side, and rear armour is made of cast armour instead of rolled plate, which is slightly weaker.
 Overall, the turret armour is not a significant improvement over the earlier models and is in some ways weaker.

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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 '''T-34 (1942)''' was the third variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. Since the T-34's standardized manufacturing machine tools were not easily available, modifications were rarely introduced into the production process. Despite the protests of the crews and commanders, several elements of the T-34 remained unmodified until 1942. For the T-34 (1942) variant, the main changes were to make the manufacturing process streamlined and the parts became less expensive. For example, the regularly used F-34 76.2 mm anti-tank gun was streamlined to the point that approximately 200 parts (from 861 to 614) were no longer required. Even though numerous gun mounts were tested, the gun sights and range finder remained primitive. The crews were unable to use their guns at long range, as the Germans frequently did. This resulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Due to a paucity of rubber, regular rubberized wheels were not utilized, and many bare-metal wheels of various designs were employed. This is frequently observed in photographs (and reflected in-game) as a bizarre blend of road wheels. Early in 1942, a new, considerably improved hexagonal turret was introduced as an outcome of the abandoned T-34M project, which was an important improvement over the previous [[T-34 (1941)|T-34 (1941) variant]]. Notably, the large hatch was replaced by separate hatches (called "Mickey Mouse" by the Germans because of how it appeared from the front with the hatches open).
+The '''T-34 (1942)''' is the third variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. Since the T-34's standardized manufacturing machine tools were not easily available, modifications were rarely introduced into the production process. Despite the protests of the crews and commanders, several elements of the T-34 remained unmodified until 1942. For the T-34 (1942) variant, the main changes were to make the manufacturing process streamlined and the parts became less expensive. For example, the regularly used F-34 76.2 mm tank gun was streamlined to the point that approximately 200 parts (from 861 to 614) were no longer required. Even though numerous gun mounts were tested, the gun sights and range finder remained primitive. The crews were unable to use their guns at long range, as the Germans frequently did. This resulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Due to a paucity of rubber, regular rubberized wheels were not utilized, and many bare-metal wheels of various designs were employed. This is frequently observed in photographs (and reflected in-game) as a bizarre blend of road wheels. Early in 1942, a new, considerably improved hexagonal turret was introduced as an outcome of the abandoned T-34M project, which was an important improvement over the previous [[T-34 (1941)|T-34 (1941) variant]]. Notably, the large hatch was replaced by separate hatches (called "Mickey Mouse" by the Germans because of how it appeared from the front with the hatches open).
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1942) improved crew ergonomics and dependability, although this is largely due to mechanical component simplification rather than a primary objective of crew comfort. In general, the T-34 (1942) variant is quite similar to the previous T-34 (1941) variant in capabilities and attributes, but with a somewhat faster reload speed and a thicker driver's hatch cover. It also has late-war armour-piercing composite rigid (APCR) ammunition at its disposal. However, as adversaries begin to gain more powerful armaments, resulting in much tougher enemies in battle, players may begin to find the hull frontal armour plate inadequate in protection.

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 The '''T-34 (1942)''' was the third variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. Since the T-34's standardized manufacturing machine tools were not easily available, modifications were rarely introduced into the production process. Despite the protests of the crews and commanders, several elements of the T-34 remained unmodified until 1942. For the T-34 (1942) variant, the main changes were to make the manufacturing process streamlined and the parts became less expensive. For example, the regularly used F-34 76.2 mm anti-tank gun was streamlined to the point that approximately 200 parts (from 861 to 614) were no longer required. Even though numerous gun mounts were tested, the gun sights and range finder remained primitive. The crews were unable to use their guns at long range, as the Germans frequently did. This resulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Due to a paucity of rubber, regular rubberized wheels were not utilized, and many bare-metal wheels of various designs were employed. This is frequently observed in photographs (and reflected in-game) as a bizarre blend of road wheels. Early in 1942, a new, considerably improved hexagonal turret was introduced as an outcome of the abandoned T-34M project, which was an important improvement over the previous [[T-34 (1941)|T-34 (1941) variant]]. Notably, the large hatch was replaced by separate hatches (called "Mickey Mouse" by the Germans because of how it appeared from the front with the hatches open).
-Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1942) improved crew ergonomics and dependability, although this is largely due to mechanical component simplification rather than a primary objective of crew comfort. In general, the T-34 (1942) variant is quite similar to the previous T-34 (1941) variant in capabilities and attributes, but with a somewhat faster reload speed and a thicker driver's hatch cover. It also has late-war armour-piercing composite rigid (APCR) ammo at its disposal. However, as adversaries begin to gain more powerful armaments, resulting in much tougher enemies in battle, players may begin to find the hull frontal armour plate inadequate in protection.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1942) improved crew ergonomics and dependability, although this is largely due to mechanical component simplification rather than a primary objective of crew comfort. In general, the T-34 (1942) variant is quite similar to the previous T-34 (1941) variant in capabilities and attributes, but with a somewhat faster reload speed and a thicker driver's hatch cover. It also has late-war armour-piercing composite rigid (APCR) ammunition at its disposal. However, as adversaries begin to gain more powerful armaments, resulting in much tougher enemies in battle, players may begin to find the hull frontal armour plate inadequate in protection.
 == General info ==

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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 medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]].
+The '''T-34 (1942)''' was the third variant of the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34 medium tank family]]. Since the T-34's standardized manufacturing machine tools were not easily available, modifications were rarely introduced into the production process. Despite the protests of the crews and commanders, several elements of the T-34 remained unmodified until 1942. For the T-34 (1942) variant, the main changes were to make the manufacturing process streamlined and the parts became less expensive. For example, the regularly used F-34 76.2 mm anti-tank gun was streamlined to the point that approximately 200 parts (from 861 to 614) were no longer required. Even though numerous gun mounts were tested, the gun sights and range finder remained primitive. The crews were unable to use their guns at long range, as the Germans frequently did. This resulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Due to a paucity of rubber, regular rubberized wheels were not utilized, and many bare-metal wheels of various designs were employed. This is frequently observed in photographs (and reflected in-game) as a bizarre blend of road wheels. Early in 1942, a new, considerably improved hexagonal turret was introduced as an outcome of the abandoned T-34M project, which was an important improvement over the previous [[T-34 (1941)|T-34 (1941) variant]]. Notably, the large hatch was replaced by separate hatches (called "Mickey Mouse" by the Germans because of how it appeared from the front with the hatches open).
-In 1942, a new hexagonal turret was developed and introduced for the T-34 medium tank in order to streamline production. Crew ergonomics were slightly improved, although the turret remained a two-man turret. Various other improvements were introduced, although most of these were geared towards increasing reliability and ease of production.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1942) improved crew ergonomics and dependability, although this is largely due to mechanical component simplification rather than a primary objective of crew comfort. In general, the T-34 (1942) variant is quite similar to the previous T-34 (1941) variant in capabilities and attributes, but with a somewhat faster reload speed and a thicker driver's hatch cover. It also has late-war armour-piercing composite rigid (APCR) ammo at its disposal. However, as adversaries begin to gain more powerful armaments, resulting in much tougher enemies in battle, players may begin to find the hull frontal armour plate inadequate in protection.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_34_1942 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Other 76-mm armed T-34s
 * [[T-34 (Prototype)]]
 * [[T-34 (1940)]]

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 * '''D-350A''': Smoke; useful to blind enemy vehicles that are too remote for you to disable so that you can progress towards objectives.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:F-34 (76 mm)/Ammunition|BR-350A (MD-5 fuze), BR-350B (MD-8 fuze), BR-350SP, BR-354P, BP-353A, OF-350M, Sh-354T, D-350A}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=ussr_t_34_1942
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|GarageImage T-34 (1942) AddArmour.jpg}}
 }}

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 The T-34's growing deficiency in performance in the war was due to the Soviet high command decision's to keep with one design in production to minimize costs and keep manufacturing rate high. This meant that upgrades to the tank were not the highest priority for the tank. While this ideal was very sufficient in the first two years since Operation Barbarossa, it now made the T-34 lacking compared to the improved German tanks. Attempts to fix this decision was to mount stronger guns onto the T-34, the first attempt was the mounting of the [[T-34-57|57 mm ZiS-4 cannon]] to make the T-34 a "tank hunter", but the 57 mm gun lacked a decent HE shell, this was not an efficient tank gun and was pulled. Then, it was decided to mount an 85 mm anti-aircraft gun onto the tank, though requiring a much larger turret to take in the bigger gun. This tank with the 85 mm gun was called the [[T-34-85 (D-5T)|T-34-85]].
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 In 1942, a larger cast hexagonal turret was developed with two round hatches for the commander and the loader. The turret's armour was enhanced to a thickness of 52 mm in its frontal section. Its ammunition load was increased to 100 shells. Its operational range was also increased to 400 km by adding additional fuel tanks inside and outside the hull. The front-mounted 7.62 mm DT machine gun received an armoured gun mantlet. Depending on the factory that made them, the road wheels differed from each other in their appearance.
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 The Polish Army, the Czechoslovakian corps and the army of Yugoslavia all received tanks of this model.
 == Media ==

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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 |-
-| BR-350A (MD-5 fuze) || APHEBC || 87 || 85 || 76 || 67 || 59 || 52
+| BR-350A (MD-5 fuze) || APHEBC || 87 || 85 || 77 || 69 || 62 || 55
 |-
-| BR-350B (MD-8 fuze) || APHEBC || 94 || 92 || 83 || 73 || 65 || 57
+| BR-350B (MD-8 fuze) || APHEBC || 96 || 94 || 84 || 74 || 64 || 56
 |-
-| BR-350SP || APBC || 102 || 100 || 91 || 81 || 72 || 64
+| BR-350SP || APBC || 99 || 96 || 87 || 76 || 66 || 58
 |-
-| BR-354P || APCR || 125 || 119 || 92 || 68 || 50 || 36
+| BR-354P || APCR || 125 || 117 || 87 || 60 || 41 ||28
 |-
 | BP-353A || HEAT || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80 || 80
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 | OF-350M || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
 |-
-| Sh-354T || Shrapnel || 37 || 35 || 29 || 25 || 20 || 17
+| Sh-354T || Shrapnel || 35 || 34 || 30 || 26 || 22 || 19
 |-
 |}
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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
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 | BR-350A (MD-5 fuze) || APHEBC || 662 || 6.3 || 1.2 || 14 || 150 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| BR-350B (MD-8 fuze) || APHEBC || 655 || 6.3 || 0.9 || 14 || 98.56 || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| BR-350B (MD-8 fuze) || APHEBC || 655 || 6.5 || 0.9 || 14 || 100.1 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| BR-350SP || APBC || 655 || 6.78 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| BR-350SP || APBC || 655 || 6.5 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
 | BR-354P || APCR || 950 || 3.02 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |-
-| BP-353A || HEAT || 355 || 5.3 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 959.42 || 62° || 69° || 73°
+| BP-353A || HEAT || 355 || 3.94 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 739.2 || 62° || 69° || 73°
 |-
 | OF-350M || HE || 680 || 6.2 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 621 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
-| Sh-354T || Shrapnel || 680 || 6.2 || 0.5 || 8 || 85 || 62° || 69° || 73°
+| Sh-354T || Shrapnel || 618 || 6.44 || 1.2 || 14 || 85 || 62° || 69° || 73°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 |-
 | D-350A || 680 || 6.45 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 50