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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. It has the same design as the standard [[T-44]], but comes with a [[D-25T (122 mm)|122 mm gun]] instead, giving the tank a very high boost in firepower compared to its previous [[ZIS-S-53 (85 mm)|85 mm cannon]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Soviet medium tank which was supposed to replace T-34 in service as the main tank of the Red Army. The T-44-122 is the third prototype after the first two prototypes armed with 85 mm D-5T guns. The 122 mm D-25-44T gun was used, unlike the regular D-25T it was using a single piece ammunition to increase rate of fire aswell as double buffle muzzle break. The tank underwent first trials between February and March 1944 but unsuccessfuly as the gun failed and had to be returned to factory for repairs. Second trials were conducted between April and May 1944 where the T-44-122 competed with a captured German Panther tank and second of the 85 mm armed T-44 prototypes. The T-44-122 had practical rate of fire of two to three rounds per minute and very limited ammo storage of only 24 rounds, which were both deemed insufficient. As a result all further development was suspended and only development of the 85 mm armed variant continued.
-The most distinctive feature of the T-44-122 is its excellent 122 mm cannon. This cannon has the ability to reliably penetrate the front of every single tank at 6.3 except for the [[T28]]. However, this does come at the cost of a long reload which can be somewhat assuaged with an upgraded crew (max reload ~23sec).
+The T-44-122 was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]] as a GE premium. Unlike the [[T-44]], the T-44-122 features a driver hatch weakspot where the armour is partially flat and extending from the hull, but comes with a [[D-25T (122 mm)|122 mm gun]] instead, giving the tank a very high boost in firepower compared to its previous [[ZIS-S-53 (85 mm)|85 mm cannon]]. The mobility and armour however are excellent and the tank could be played as a sniper due to its powerful gun, or as a brawler seeking cover while reloading before advancing further.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:D-25-44T (122 mm)/Ammunition|BR-471, BR-471B, OF-471}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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-| BR-471 || APHE || 205 || 201 || 183 || 162 || 144 || 128
+| BR-471 || APHE || 205 || 201 || 182 || 161 || 143 || 127
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-| BR-471B || APHEBC || 205 || 203 || 191 || 178 || 166 || 155
+| BR-471B || APHEBC || 205 || 203 || 192 || 178 || 166 || 155
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 | OF-471 || HE || 37 || 37 || 37 || 37 || 37 || 37
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 | BR-471B || APHEBC || 795 || 25 || 1.2 || 19 || 246.4 || 48° || 63° || 71°
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-| OF-471 || HE || 800 || 25 || 0.1 || 0.1 || 3,600 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| OF-471 || HE || 795 || 25 || N/A || 0.1 || 3,600 || 79° || 80° || 81°
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 The most distinctive feature of the T-44-122 is its excellent 122 mm cannon. This cannon has the ability to reliably penetrate the front of every single tank at 6.3 except for the [[T28]]. However, this does come at the cost of a long reload which can be somewhat assuaged with an upgraded crew (max reload ~23sec).
-Succinctly put, the T-44-122 is a go-kart equipped with a 122 mm gun. At 6.3 it is highly competitive with its peers, sporting an extremely powerful 122 mm cannon, Panther-like armour, and Hellcat-like manoeuvrability. As such, the T-44-122 makes for an excellent flanking tank due to its high mobility and devastating firepower. A single 122 mm to the side of an enemy tank can instantly destroy it. When flanking, try to stay out of reach from the enemy's cannon as the 122 mm has a long reload and the T-44-122 will be vulnerable in this time period from enemies with cannons like the [[KwK 43 (88 mm)|88 mm]] on the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II]] and possible flankers.
+Succinctly put, the T-44-122 is a go-kart equipped with a 122 mm gun. At its BR, it is highly competitive with its peers, sporting an extremely powerful 122 mm cannon, Panther-like armour, and Hellcat-like manoeuvrability. As such, the T-44-122 makes for an excellent flanking tank due to its high mobility and devastating firepower. A single 122 mm to the side of an enemy tank can instantly destroy it. When flanking, try to stay out of reach from the enemy's cannon as the 122 mm has a long reload and the T-44-122 will be vulnerable in this time period from enemies with cannons like the [[KwK 43 (88 mm)|88 mm]] on the [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II]] and possible flankers.
 In urban combat, the T-44-122 both excels and suffers due to its 122 mm cannon. On one hand, the sheer firepower of the cannon makes for an excellent tank destroying machine; on the other, the long reload make it difficult to deal with multiple opponents. Playing with a teammate is highly recommended.
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 | Turret || 110 mm (7-80°) ''Turret front'' <br> 110 mm (2-76°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 80 mm (14-21°) || 75 mm (10-13°) || 15 mm
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-! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
+| Cupola || 90 mm || 90 mm || 90 mm || 15 mm
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 '''Notes:'''
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-Rear empty: 21&nbsp;''(+3)''
+* Rear empty: 21&nbsp;''(+3)'' shells.
 === Machine guns ===
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 Most ~6.3 British vehicles with stabilizers (etc. [[FV4202]]) are extremely dangerous as they have APDS/AP that can shear through the T-44's armour like butter. Additionally, the [[Tiger II (H)]] can only be penetrated through the turret but thankfully such a target is much less mobile than the aforementioned vehicles and also lacks a stabilizer.
 [[File:Wsp volumetric shell diagram.png|thumb|Differences between non-volumetric shells and volumetric shells hitting a Tiger I]]
-An important note when engaging tanks, especially Tiger I's, is that, with the implementation of volumetric shells, you can no longer expect your shells to pierce through small openings or right past an obstacle. The large 122 mm calibre of your shells will result in it catching on an armour plate's edge very often, losing all of its penetration. For example, a Tiger I has some edges that can absorb your shell unexpectedly, despite having flat armour. Thus you must always make sure that where you are aiming at is absolutely free of obstruction, or it may result in a non-penetration or a ricochet. This can be seen in the diagram to the right.
+An important note when engaging tanks, especially Tiger Is, is that, with the implementation of volumetric shells, you can no longer expect your shells to pierce through small openings or right past an obstacle. The large 122 mm calibre of your shells will result in it catching on an armour plate's edge very often, losing all of its penetration. For example, a Tiger I has some edges that can absorb your shell unexpectedly, despite having flat armour. Thus you must always make sure that where you are aiming at is absolutely free of obstruction, or it may result in a non-penetration or a ricochet. This can be seen in the diagram to the right.
 ==== Specific Enemies Worth Noting ====
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 * [[Tiger II (H)]] / [[Panther II]] - You can easily penetrate the turret cheeks with BR-471B.
 * [[Panther tank (Family)|Panther]] [[Panther D|D]], [[Panther A|A]], [[Panther G|G]], [[Panther F|F]] - You can penetrate the UFP
-* [[Tortoise]] - Shoot to the right of the gun of the Tortoise, when you see it head-on if shoot on the left plate there is a chance of a one-shot
+* [[Tortoise]] - Shoot to the right of the gun of the Tortoise, when you see it head-on if shoot on the left plate there is a chance to knock it out with a single shot.
 * [[AMX-50 Surbaissé]] - Go for the LFP.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Armed with the same devastating 122mm gun found on the IS heavy tanks.
+* Armed with the same devastating 122mm gun found on the IS heavy tanks
-* The top APHE shell is really good at overmatching angled armour. Can cut through the upper front plate of the Panther at ranges excess of 500 meters.
+* The top APHE shell is really good at overmatching angled armour. Can cut through the upper front plate of the Panther at ranges excess of 500 m
-* About the same size as many light tanks at the rank, meaning this tank is fairly easy to conceal.
+* About the same size as many light tanks at the rank, meaning this tank is fairly easy to conceal
-* Ridiculous mobility and top speed. Can keep up with nearly every light tank in the game.
+* Ridiculous mobility and top speed. Can keep up with nearly every light tank in the game
-* Unlike many Soviet tanks having only 3 degrees of gun depression, this tank has 5 degrees. Hull down fighting and hill fighting is a lot easier to preform.
+* Unlike many Soviet tanks having only 3 degrees of gun depression, this tank has 5 degrees. Hull down fighting and hill fighting is a lot easier to preform
-* The armour is decent. Can effectively side scrape.
+* The armour is decent. Can effectively side scrape
-* This tank is both a fantastic flanker/ambushing tank.
+* This tank is both a fantastic flanker/ambushing tank
 '''Cons:'''
-* Can only carry 24 shells into battle.
+* Can only carry 24 shells into battle
-* Even with an ACE crew, the gun has a horrifying reload speed of 23 seconds.
+* Even with an ACE crew, the gun has a horrifying reload speed of 23 seconds
-* 5 degrees of gun depression still isn't very good.
+* 5 degrees of gun depression still isn't very good
-* Worse upper plate armour than any other T44.
+* Worse upper plate armour than any other T44
-* Slow reverse speed.
+* Slow reverse speed
-* Unlike the other T44's, this tank having such a bad reload speed means that brawling is not advised.
+* Unlike the other T44s, this tank has such a bad reload speed means that brawling is not advised
-* Getting jumped by two or more tanks is almost certain death thanks to the guns terrible reload speed.
+* Getting jumped by two or more tanks is almost certain death thanks to the guns terrible reload speed
 == History ==
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-[[File:T-44-122 and Panther.JPG|x300px|thumb|none|The T-44-122 prototype on trials alongside a German [[Panther D|Panther]].]]
 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{USSR medium tanks}}
 {{USSR premium ground vehicles}}

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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 premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. It has the same design as the standard [[T-44]], but comes with a [[D-25T (122 mm)|122 mm gun]] instead, giving the tank a very high boost in firepower compared to its previous [[D-5T (85 mm)|85 mm cannon]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. It has the same design as the standard [[T-44]], but comes with a [[D-25T (122 mm)|122 mm gun]] instead, giving the tank a very high boost in firepower compared to its previous [[ZIS-S-53 (85 mm)|85 mm cannon]].
 The most distinctive feature of the T-44-122 is its excellent 122 mm cannon. This cannon has the ability to reliably penetrate the front of every single tank at 6.3 except for the [[T28]]. However, this does come at the cost of a long reload which can be somewhat assuaged with an upgraded crew (max reload ~23sec).

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-{{Specs-Card|code=ussr_t_44_122}}
+{{Specs-Card
 == Description ==
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 == General info ==
 === Survivability and armour ===
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 '''Armour type:'''
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 === Mobility ===
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=775|rbMinHp=442}}
 == Armaments ==
 === Main armament ===
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 {{main|D-25-44T (122 mm)}}
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 === Machine guns ===
 <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 {{main|DT (7.62 mm)}}

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	Most ~6.3 British vehicles with stabilizers (etc. [[FV4202]]) are extremely dangerous as they have APDS/AP that can shear through the T-44's armour like butter. Additionally, the [[Tiger II (H)]] can only be penetrated through the turret but thankfully such a target is much less mobile than the aforementioned vehicles and also lacks a stabilizer.		Most ~6.3 British vehicles with stabilizers (etc. [[FV4202]]) are extremely dangerous as they have APDS/AP that can shear through the T-44's armour like butter. Additionally, the [[Tiger II (H)]] can only be penetrated through the turret but thankfully such a target is much less mobile than the aforementioned vehicles and also lacks a stabilizer.
		+	[[File:Wsp volumetric shell diagram.png\|thumb\|Differences between non-volumetric shells and volumetric shells hitting a Tiger I]]
		+	An important note when engaging tanks, especially Tiger I's, is that, with the implementation of volumetric shells, you can no longer expect your shells to pierce through small openings or right past an obstacle. The large 122mm caliber of your shells will result in it catching on an armor plate's edge very often, losing all of its penetration. For example, a Tiger I has quite some edges that can absorb your shell unexpectedly, despite having flat armor. Thus you must always make sure that where you are aiming at is absolutely free of obstruction, or it will result in a magical non-penetration or a ricochet. This can be seen in the diagram to the right.

	==== Specific Enemies Worth Noting ====		==== Specific Enemies Worth Noting ====

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 ==== Specific Enemies Worth Noting ====
-These are common vehicles you will see in this tank.
+These are common vehicles you will see in this tank:
-* ☠ T32 - You have to go for the MG port in the lower left of the UFP, otherwise you can only penetrate the side armour or the rear.
+* ☠ [[T32]] - You have to go for the MG port in the lower left of the UFP, otherwise you can only penetrate the side armour or the rear.
-* ☠ T28 - You can only penetrate the cupolas on top of the tank. If they're hidden or you are unsure about the shot, you can try hitting the cannon barrel and running away.
+* ☠ [[T28]] - You can only penetrate the cupolas on top of the tank. If they're hidden or you are unsure about the shot, you can try hitting the cannon barrel and running away.
-* ☠ Ferdinand - Go for the angled armour at the sides of the lower front plate (below the casemate, but above the lowest plates), this will disable Ferdinand's engine and/or driver, so you can flank and finish it off.
+* ☠ [[Ferdinand]] - Go for the angled armour at the sides of the lower front plate (below the casemate, but above the lowest plates), this will disable Ferdinand's engine and/or driver, so you can flank and finish it off.
-* ☠ Jagdtiger - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel, and then flanking is your best option (or running away).
+* ☠ [[Jagdtiger]] - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel, and then flanking is your best option (or running away).
-* ☠ Conqueror - Shoot the hull, don't shoot the turret.
+* ☠ [[Conqueror]] - Shoot the hull, don't shoot the turret.
-* ☠ Ho-Ri Production - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel and then flanking is your best option (or running).
+* ☠ [[Ho-Ri Production]] - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel and then flanking is your best option (or running).
-* ☠ AMX-50 Foch - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel and then flanking is your best option (or running).
+* ☠ [[AMX-50 Foch]] - You cannot reliably penetrate or damage this tank frontally. You can try disabling the cannon barrel and then flanking is your best option (or running).
-* T34 / T29 - Turret cheeks can work, although it's best to go for the LFP because the ammo storage is very low in the tank. If you don't see the LFP, try going just below the turret ring, where the driver sits.
+* [[T34]] / [[T29]] - Turret cheeks can work, although it's best to go for the LFP because the ammo storage is very low in the tank. If you don't see the LFP, try going just below the turret ring, where the driver sits.
-* Tiger II (H) / Panther II - You can easily penetrate the turret cheeks with BR-471B.
+* [[Tiger II (H)]] / [[Panther II]] - You can easily penetrate the turret cheeks with BR-471B.
-* Panther D, A, G, F - You can penetrate the UFP
+* [[Panther tank (Family)|Panther]] [[Panther D|D]], [[Panther A|A]], [[Panther G|G]], [[Panther F|F]] - You can penetrate the UFP
-* Tortoise - Shoot to the right of the gun of the Tortoise, when you see it head-on if shoot on the left plate there is a chance of a one-shot
+* [[Tortoise]] - Shoot to the right of the gun of the Tortoise, when you see it head-on if shoot on the left plate there is a chance of a one-shot
-* AMX-50 Surbaissé - Go for the LFP.
+* [[AMX-50 Surbaissé]] - Go for the LFP.
 === Modules ===