T-54 (1949) - Revision history

U74396666: New Description Project - USSR Priority: T-54 Model 1949

2023-11-19T05:04:42Z

New Description Project - USSR Priority: T-54 Model 1949

U120654901: update reloading rate

2023-08-07T20:04:03Z

update reloading rate

U38088265: /* Machine guns */

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‎Machine guns

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

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‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

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‎Media: Removed dead video

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-20T21:07:48Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

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New Specs-Card thumbnail added

U44629479: Edits

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U111839174: /* Description */

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‎Description

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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 in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
+The '''T-54 Model 1949''' is the second variant of the [[T-54/55 (Family)|T-54 main battle tank family]]. The T-54 Model 1949 variant, manufactured from 1949 to 1952, incorporated several improvements to the turret from the previous T-54 Model 1949 variant, as well as a wider track and a better, modernized transmission. The turret is dome-shaped with flat sides, and the shot trap has been removed to provide slightly better protection. The new turret was inspired by the one used on the [[IS-3|IS-3 heavy tank]] but with a distinctive rear overhang and shorter bustle. The original fender machine gun mounts were replaced with more traditional bow machine gun mounts.
-The T-54 (1949) is one of the three T-54s in the tech tree available to the player, along the [[T-54 (1947)]] and the [[T-54 (1951)]]. The 1949 features a redesigned turret to strengthen the frontal armour effectiveness and removing the shot traps. The hull armour layout was also adjusted, reducing the front 120 mm armour plate to 100 mm. Aside from the armour differences, the T-54 (1949) has a firepower improvement with access to the 3BM-8 APDS ammunition.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]], the T-54 (1949) is an upgraded variant of its predecessors. It has a better-designed turret without the shot-trap and slightly improved protection. However, this is offset by weaker hull armour, which has a small impact on its overall survivability. Access to new armour-piercing discarding sabot (APDS) ammunition, which has superior penetration but lacks post-penetration damage, is another upgrade. As a result, this new ammunition should only be used to engage the most heavily armoured targets.
 == General info ==

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | - || 9.5 || 13.2 || 16.0 || 17.7 || 18.8 || rowspan="2" | 11.05 || rowspan="2" | 9.78 || rowspan="2" | 9.01 || rowspan="2" | 8.50
+| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | - || 9.5 || 13.2 || 16.0 || 17.7 || 18.8 || rowspan="2" | 9.75 || rowspan="2" | 8.63 || rowspan="2" | 7.95 || rowspan="2" | 7.5
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 ! ''Realistic''
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_54_1949 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 9.5 || 13.2 || 16.0 || 17.7 || 18.8 || rowspan="2" | 11.05 || rowspan="2" | 9.78 || rowspan="2" | 9.01 || rowspan="2" | 8.50
+| rowspan="2" | 34 || rowspan="2" | -4°/+17° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | - || 9.5 || 13.2 || 16.0 || 17.7 || 18.8 || rowspan="2" | 11.05 || rowspan="2" | 9.78 || rowspan="2" | 9.01 || rowspan="2" | 8.50
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Pintle || 250 (50) || 600 || -10°/+60° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 250 (50) || 600 || -4°/+82° || ±180°
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 3,500 (250) || 600 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 3,500 (250) || 600 || - || -
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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:D-10T (100 mm)/Ammunition|BR-412, BR-412B, 3D3, BR-412D, BR-412P, 3BM-8, OF-412}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_54_1949 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|B6ZsuPjSuNo|'''T-54/T-55 family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:53 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|SJLZnp9eMtU|'''Optional, Yet Potent - {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''Virus''|4s4VB30AlC4|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|B6ZsuPjSuNo|'''T-54/T-55 family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 3:53 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|SJLZnp9eMtU|'''Optional, Yet Potent - T-54 (1949)''' - ''Virus''}}
 == See also ==

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 The T-54/55 also saw use in the Vietnam War on the North Vietnamese side, equipping the NVA 203rd Armoured Regiment and many other divisions. The T-54/55 also made an appearance in Angola and Mozambique, which were supplied from the Soviets to support the rising Marxist influences in South Africa. These T-54/55s saw use in the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War, but many were lost against the turreted armoured car with HEAT rounds.  Many other countries in the world used the T-54/55 as well, whether given by the Soviets and their allies or licensed to produce in-country, up to 50 countries in the world used the T-54/55 in their military, including irregular forces in these countries. Notable conflicts using the T-54/55 was in the Indo-Pakistani War in the Indian Army, in the Ugandan-Tanzanian War, Yugoslav Wars, Sino-Vietnamese War, and the Sri Lankan Civil War. The T-54/55 is still being used today in the modern century, such as the Libyan Civil War in 2011, and the ongoing conflicts of the Syrian Civil War in many sides, including ISIS and the Syrian Army.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The tank received a streamlined cast turret with an improved shape designed to reduce ricochets to the hull roof. Its weapon was equipped with a new gun mantlet. One fender-mounted SG-43 machine gun was removed from the driver's compartment. The upper frontal hull plate was reduced to 100 mm thickness and the lower armour plate's slope was increased. The engine cooling system was modernised. The 500 mm wide tracks were replaced by new 580 mm wide tracks, which reduced ground pressure to acceptable levels.
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 These vehicles served in the armies of the former Warsaw Pact member states. Additionally, they were supplied to many countries in Asia and the Middle East.
 == Media ==

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=ussr_t_54_1949
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Retains the decent D-10 100 mm gun, just like the [[T-54 (1947)]]
+* Potent D-10 100 mm gun
 * Access to APDS ammunition
 * Fast reload rate
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 * Armour is not as thick in comparison to the T-54 (1947)
 * Angling the armour is not advised, as the side armour will be exposed
-* Ammo Racks can be detonated fairly easily from the side
+* Ammo racks can be detonated fairly easily from the side
 * Slow turret traverse speed in general
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 * [[wt:en/devblog/current/750/|[Devblog] A-20G-25 and T-54 1949]]
 {{USSR medium tanks}}

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
-The T-54 (1949) is in the middle of the T-54 group in the tech tree, between the [[T-54 (1947)|1947]] and [[T-54 (1951)|1951]] models. The 1949 features a redesigned turret to strengthen the frontal armour effectiveness and removing the shot traps. The hull armour layout was also adjusted, reducing the front 120 mm armour plate to 100 mm. Aside from the armour differences, the T-54 (1949) has a firepower improvement with access to the 3BM-8 APDS ammunition.
+The T-54 (1949) is in the first of the T-54 group in the tech tree available to the player, before the [[T-54 (1947)|1947]]  model. The 1949 features a redesigned turret to strengthen the frontal armour effectiveness and removing the shot traps. The hull armour layout was also adjusted, reducing the front 120 mm armour plate to 100 mm. Aside from the armour differences, the T-54 (1949) has a firepower improvement with access to the 3BM-8 APDS ammunition.
 == General info ==
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 For the major gameplay differences from the T-54 (1947), read the [[T-54 (1947)]] article prior to reading this.
 * You are now able to snipe more accurately, because of your APDS round that goes over 1,400 m/s. This can be taken advantage of at the start of matches, especially in Realistic Battles.
 * Your upgraded turret is now able to outright block some rounds, especially in a downtier, and it's not worth wiggling or angling it.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_t_54_1949 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == 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.''