T-44 - Revision history

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Deleted the part about the similarities between T-44 front armour and Cent mk3 and Panther as these are no longer at the same or close br. + 1.0 for cent mk3 and =0.7 for panther

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-The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 142 mm of penetration with the basic BR-365A APHEBC ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 159 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHE round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 230 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
+The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 148 mm of penetration with the stock BR-365K APHE ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 164 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHEBC round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 200 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
 ==== Ammunition ====
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 == 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).'' -->
-The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. The 85 mm cannon may  struggle at its BR. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. Used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
+The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. The 85 mm cannon will struggle at its BR and you will need to rely on immobilising and shooting out the cannon of enemies. If used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
-For Realistic Battles and head-on engagements:
+Enemies worth noting:
-* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 230 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, then load APHE and shot at the flat part below the turret to set of ammo racks.
+* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 200 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, but flanking is advised.
 * All Panther models: aim for the turret cheeks, against model [[Panther D|D]], [[Panther A|A]] and [[Panther G|G]] the shot trap can be used.
-* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate, Upper front plate might be penetrated, but is prone to ricochets.
+* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate. It's best to immobilise and flank.
-* [[Ferdinand]]: Lower front plate with the Upgraded APHE shell (159 mm of penetration) works sometimes. Shooting the part with the gun with APCR is more reliable though, aim for the right side.
+* [[Ferdinand]] and [[AMX-50 Foch]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. It's best to immobilise and flank.
 * [[Jagdtiger]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. The only part which MIGHT be penetrated is the machine gun port at close range with the upgraded APHE shell with no angling, flanking is highly advised.
 * [[T25]]: LFP with upgraded APHE, UFP and machine gun port.
 * [[M26]] and [[M46]]: LFP sometimes, machine gun port, UFP.
 * [[M47]]: LFP with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
 * [[T32]]: LFP sometimes with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
-* [[T34]]: Some parts of the LFP and machine gun port.
+* [[T32E1]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. Immobilise and shoot out its gun, then shoot the sides of the hull.
 * [[T26E1-1]]: Bounces a lot of shells. Aim for the machine gun port.
 * [[T95]]: Hit the cupola.
 * [[Caernarvon]]: Hit the lower front plate.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to most enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
+* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to many enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
 * Small profile
 * Good mobility, high acceleration and top speed for a medium tank
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 * Proper positioning, if angled correctly will cause many incoming shots to harmlessly bounce off the armour
 * Fast gun traverse speed
 '''Cons:'''
 * HEAT and APDS rounds will penetrate your upper front glacis
-* Gun may prove insufficient until the better shells are researched
+* Gun may prove insufficient at dealing with many tanks
 * Limited gun depression of -5°
 * Gun mantlet and turret cheeks are only 120 mm thick and are able to be easily penetrated by any tank at its rank

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 * The left side of the turret has a small protrusion around the gunner area
-The T-44 sports a 90 mm thick frontal plate sloped under at 62°. Compared to the 45 mm thick armour of the T-34, the T-44 offers twice as much effective frontal armour thickness, and even surpasses the frontal hull armour protection of the equally ranked Centurion Mk.3 or the Panther Ausf. F tanks. We also should not forget the low profile, which allows the tank to use the terrain to either provide hardcover or to conceal the T-44's movement. However, the lower profile of Soviet tanks came at a cost of poor gun depression, and the T-44 is no exception, limiting possible hull-down positions considerably.
+The T-44 sports a 90 mm thick frontal plate sloped under at 62°. Compared to the 45 mm thick armour of the T-34, the T-44 offers twice as much effective frontal armour thickness. We also should not forget the low profile, which allows the tank to use the terrain to either provide hardcover or to conceal the T-44's movement. However, the lower profile of Soviet tanks came at a cost of poor gun depression, and the T-44 is no exception, limiting possible hull-down positions considerably.
 The frontal armour is, however, far from invincible. The frontal glacis is very bouncy, but can still be penetrated by some guns and, as the fuel tank is located directly beneath the frontal plate, frontal penetration will likely result in fuel fire or even detonation of the fuel tank. The front of the turret is only 120 mm thick and despite it being oblique, it will be still penetrated by nearly any tank gun at the given BR spread, with some being able to penetrate the turret even at long range. Here, it is suggested to lower the ammunition load to empty the ready rack, located at turret's rear - this will prevent ammunition detonation in case of turret penetration.
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-The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 148 mm of penetration with the stock BR-365K APHE ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 164 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHEBC round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 200 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
+The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 142 mm of penetration with the basic BR-365A APHEBC ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 159 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHE round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 230 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
 ==== Ammunition ====
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 == 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).'' -->
-The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. The 85 mm cannon will struggle at its BR and you will need to rely on immobilising and shooting out the cannon of enemies. If used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
+The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. The 85 mm cannon may  struggle at its BR. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. Used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
-Enemies worth noting:
+For Realistic Battles and head-on engagements:
-* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 200 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, but flanking is advised.
+* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 230 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, then load APHE and shot at the flat part below the turret to set of ammo racks.
 * All Panther models: aim for the turret cheeks, against model [[Panther D|D]], [[Panther A|A]] and [[Panther G|G]] the shot trap can be used.
-* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate. It's best to immobilise and flank.
+* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate, Upper front plate might be penetrated, but is prone to ricochets.
-* [[Ferdinand]] and [[AMX-50 Foch]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. It's best to immobilise and flank.
+* [[Ferdinand]]: Lower front plate with the Upgraded APHE shell (159 mm of penetration) works sometimes. Shooting the part with the gun with APCR is more reliable though, aim for the right side.
 * [[Jagdtiger]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. The only part which MIGHT be penetrated is the machine gun port at close range with the upgraded APHE shell with no angling, flanking is highly advised.
 * [[T25]]: LFP with upgraded APHE, UFP and machine gun port.
 * [[M26]] and [[M46]]: LFP sometimes, machine gun port, UFP.
 * [[M47]]: LFP with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
 * [[T32]]: LFP sometimes with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
-* [[T32E1]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. Immobilise and shoot out its gun, then shoot the sides of the hull.
+* [[T34]]: Some parts of the LFP and machine gun port.
 * [[T26E1-1]]: Bounces a lot of shells. Aim for the machine gun port.
 * [[T95]]: Hit the cupola.
 * [[Caernarvon]]: Hit the lower front plate.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to many enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
+* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to most enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
 * Small profile
 * Good mobility, high acceleration and top speed for a medium tank
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 * Proper positioning, if angled correctly will cause many incoming shots to harmlessly bounce off the armour
 * Fast gun traverse speed
 '''Cons:'''
 * HEAT and APDS rounds will penetrate your upper front glacis
-* Gun may prove insufficient at dealing with many tanks
+* Gun may prove insufficient until the better shells are researched
 * Limited gun depression of -5°
 * Gun mantlet and turret cheeks are only 120 mm thick and are able to be easily penetrated by any tank at its rank

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 |}
-The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 142 mm of penetration with the basic BR-365A APHEBC ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 159 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHE round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 230 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
+The armament of the T-44 is identical to the [[T-34-85]]. The ZiS-S-53 85 mm tank gun offers up to 148 mm of penetration with the stock BR-365K APHE ammunition, while the top BR-367 APCBC post-war round offers up to 164 mm of penetration. While this is an improvement over the BR-365A APHEBC round (aka the top round of the T-34-85), it is still overshadowed by other medium tank guns at the given BR spread, such as the KwK 42 L/70 on the Panther, the 90mm M3 gun on the T25, or the British OQF 20-pounder gun on the Centurion Mk.3. Interestingly, the BR-365A shell actually sports significantly more HE filler and better-sloped performance, making it a better round in general. Penetration can be boosted up to 200 mm by using BR-367P APCR rounds, but against sloped armour, this round will struggle to penetrate like any APCR round in the game. That said, it is obvious the firepower is not exactly the strongest trait of the T-44. In fact, it was this very problem which in real life that led Soviet engineers to develop upgunned T-44-100 and T-44-122 prototypes, armed with 100 mm and 122 guns respectively.
 ==== Ammunition ====
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 |-
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 == 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).'' -->
-The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. The 85 mm cannon may  struggle at its BR. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. Used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
+The T-44 is a tank that has great mobility and agility, with a somewhat bouncy but not impenetrable armour. All of these traits produce a recipe for a good flanker. In tight city maps such as Cologne or Stalingrad, the T-44 is great at out-circling lumbering heavies and placing shots in their flanks, as well as in capping target zones in Domination and Break modes. On large open maps such as Mozdok or Kursk, the T-44 can be used to outflank the enemy and either cap the enemy's base (when playing Battle mode), or rush into the enemy rear and surprise any enemy tanks by shooting them from behind. Stay mobile as much as possible and engage only when penetration is assured - the T-44 is simply not sturdy enough to survive head-on shootouts with enemy heavy tanks and tank destroyers. The 85 mm cannon will struggle at its BR and you will need to rely on immobilising and shooting out the cannon of enemies. If used properly, the T-44 will serve well as a highly mobile effective medium tank. Experiences earned with this tank is also easily transferable, as the next few Soviet tanks, the [[T-44-100]] and [[T-54 (1947)]], are played nearly the same way, except with a much stronger gun on the former, and better armour on the latter.
-For Realistic Battles and head-on engagements:
+Enemies worth noting:
-* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 230 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, then load APHE and shot at the flat part below the turret to set of ammo racks.
+* [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II H]], [[Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K)|105]] and [[Tiger II (H) Sla.16|Sla.16]]: Load APCR with 200 mm of penetration and shoot at the right turret cheek to knock out the gunner, but flanking is advised.
 * All Panther models: aim for the turret cheeks, against model [[Panther D|D]], [[Panther A|A]] and [[Panther G|G]] the shot trap can be used.
-* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate, Upper front plate might be penetrated, but is prone to ricochets.
+* [[Jagdpanther]]: Lower front plate. It's best to immobilise and flank.
-* [[Ferdinand]]: Lower front plate with the Upgraded APHE shell (159 mm of penetration) works sometimes. Shooting the part with the gun with APCR is more reliable though, aim for the right side.
+* [[Ferdinand]] and [[AMX-50 Foch]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. It's best to immobilise and flank.
 * [[Jagdtiger]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. The only part which MIGHT be penetrated is the machine gun port at close range with the upgraded APHE shell with no angling, flanking is highly advised.
 * [[T25]]: LFP with upgraded APHE, UFP and machine gun port.
 * [[M26]] and [[M46]]: LFP sometimes, machine gun port, UFP.
 * [[M47]]: LFP with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
 * [[T32]]: LFP sometimes with upgraded APHE and machine gun port.
-* [[T34]]: Some parts of the LFP and machine gun port.
+* [[T32E1]]: Head-on encounters should be avoided at all times. Immobilise and shoot out its gun, then shoot the sides of the hull.
 * [[T26E1-1]]: Bounces a lot of shells. Aim for the machine gun port.
 * [[T95]]: Hit the cupola.
 * [[Caernarvon]]: Hit the lower front plate.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to most enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
+* 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to many enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
 * Small profile
 * Good mobility, high acceleration and top speed for a medium tank
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 * Proper positioning, if angled correctly will cause many incoming shots to harmlessly bounce off the armour
 * Fast gun traverse speed
 '''Cons:'''
 * HEAT and APDS rounds will penetrate your upper front glacis
-* Gun may prove insufficient until the better shells are researched
+* Gun may prove insufficient at dealing with many tanks
 * Limited gun depression of -5°
 * Gun mantlet and turret cheeks are only 120 mm thick and are able to be easily penetrated by any tank at its rank

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:ZIS-S-53 (85 mm)/Ammunition|BR-365K, BR-365A, BR-365P, BR-367, BR-367P, O-365K}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 * 90 mm upper glacis is invulnerable to most enemy shells due to its ~60° slope
-* High acceleration and top speed for a medium tank
+* Small profile
 * Proper positioning, if angled correctly will cause many incoming shots to harmlessly bounce off the armour
-* Sides of the turret are 90 mm at 77°, making it effectively 440 mm front the front
+* Fast gun traverse speed
 '''Cons:'''

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.21.1.42''' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
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 ! 4th<br>rack empty
 ! 5th<br>rack empty
 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''58''' || 57&nbsp;''(+1)'' || 41&nbsp;''(+17)'' || 38&nbsp;''(+20)'' || 36&nbsp;''(+22)'' || 31&nbsp;''(+27)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+57)'' || No
+| '''58''' || 57&nbsp;''(+1)'' || 52&nbsp;''(+6)'' || 47&nbsp;''(+11)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+41)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+57)'' || No
 |-
 |}
-'''Note''':
+'''Notes''':
-* Turret empty: 41&nbsp;''(+17)'' shells.
+* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
 === Machine guns ===

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 One T-44 in the Kubinka Tank Museum, with sponsorship from Gaijin Entertainment, has been restored to full, running condition in six months and painted in a parade camouflage style of the 29th Tank Corps of the 5th Guards Mechanized Army.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 This tank was created in 1943-1944 by UZTM's design bureau and was designed to replace the T-34 as the Red Army's main tank. The new 500 hp B-44 engine was installed crosswise in the hull with modified water and oil pump positioning. This meant the tank's hull height and width were 300 mm smaller in comparison to the T-34, reducing its weight, which allowed its armour to be increased and a turret housing an 85 mm cannon to be placed on the centre of the hull. This allowed the hull's frontal armour to be increased to 90 mm thickness without overloading the front road wheels. The thickness of the side and rear hull armour plates was also increased. The turret's front was 120 mm thick, and its rear 70-75 mm thick. In order to increase the thickness of the frontal hull plate, the driver's hatch was moved to the hull roof and the bow machine gun's ball mount was removed. The undercarriage's reliability was increased owing to the use of torsion-bar suspension on the road wheels.
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 The only armed conflict the T-44 took part in was the Hungarian Uprising of 1956.
 == Media ==

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=ussr_t_44
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 }}

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 | BR-365K || APHE || 148 || 143 || 126 || 106 || 90 || 77
 |-
-| BR-365A || APHEBC || 135 || 133 || 125 || 115 || 106 || 97
+| BR-365A || APHEBC || 135 || 133 || 124 || 114 || 104 || 95
 |-
-| BR-365P || APCR || 195 || 187 || 154 || 120 || 94 || 74
+| BR-365P || APCR || 195 || 187 || 154 || 122 || 96 || 76
 |-
-| BR-367 || APCBC || 164 || 162 || 154 || 145 || 136 || 127
+| BR-367 || APCBC || 164 || 162 || 154 || 143 || 134 || 125
 |-
-| BR-367P || APCR || 208 || 203 || 183 || 160 || 140 || 123
+| BR-367P || APCR || 208 || 201 || 176 || 148 || 125 || 106
 |-
-| O-365K || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
+| O-365K || HE || 11 || 11 || 11 || 11 || 11 || 11
 |-
 |}
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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-367P || APCR || 1,020 || 5.3 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 66° || 70° || 72°
 |-
-| O-365K || HE || 793 || 9.54 || 0 || 0.1 || 660 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| O-365K || HE || 793 || 9.54 || 0 || 0.1 || 741 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}