TO-55 - Revision history

U144183140: More detailed differences, advantages over the T-54 series and flamethrower usage

2024-08-11T01:00:55Z

More detailed differences, advantages over the T-54 series and flamethrower usage

U153083705: changed "Uueful" to "useful" and added "to" in pros and cons

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‎External links: Added Devblog

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‎Media: Added skins

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 Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the TO-55 resembles the standard T-55 variant in appearance, but its coaxial armament has been replaced by a flame projector. The flamethrower, while appealing, has a very limited range and is only useful for open/lightly armoured vehicles, making it a very situational armament. However, being built on the basis of the T-55, the TO-55 is a tried-and-true platform with dependable armour and adequate firepower, and can still shine in the right hands with good tactics and careful planning.
 == General info ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
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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).''
+The TO-55 is basically a better version of the T-54 (1951) by having a stabilizer, smoke screen options. So, it is generally best to use it [[T-54 (1951)|as described in the tank's page.]] The added 3D3 smoke shell can prove useful in situations where repositioning or stealth is required.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Wonderful APHECBC shell to one-shot enemies while flanking
+* Wonderful APHECBC shell; one-shots enemies while flanking
-* Have stabilizer which help you aim the gun faster, useful for corner peaking
+* Has a stabilizer which helps you aim the gun faster and on the move. Good for corner peeking
 * Various smoke options, with ESS that can be used when retreating and smoke shells to capture points in the open
-* Better engine power than T-54
+* Better engine power than the basic T-54s
-* Flamethrower can help blind enemy if you miss your shot in a fight
+* Flamethrower can blind enemies in close combat
-* Flamethrower model can help block some shot to the turret
+* Flamethrower is extremely lethal against open-tops
 '''Cons:'''
-* Low main gun ammunition
+* Low main gun ammo storage and ready rack compared to other T-54/T-55s
-* First stage ammo rack gets moved to the turret, thus most of the time there will be ammo in the turret which increases the chance to be destroy when hit even when you hull down.
+* First stage ammo rack gets moved to the turret, thus most of the time there will be ammo in the turret which increases the chance to be destroyed when hit even when you're hull down.
 * APHECBC have hard time penetrating other MBTs from the front, requiring targeting of weak points.
 * Subpar turret rotation
 == History ==

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 * Wonderful APHECBC shell to one-shot enemies while flanking
-* Have stabilizer which help you aim the gun faster, Uueful corner peaking
+* Have stabilizer which help you aim the gun faster, useful for corner peaking
 * Various smoke options, with ESS that can be used when retreating and smoke shells to capture points in the open
 * Better engine power than T-54
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_to_55 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[T-54/55 (Family)]]

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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [[wt:en/news/8418-development-to-55-the-scorched-land-en|[Devblog] TO-55: the Scorched Land]]
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 == Media ==
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-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[T-54/55 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''TO-55''' is the flamethrower modification of the T-55, which is the first variant of the [[T-54/55 (Family)|T-55 main battle tank family]]. The ATO-200 flamethrower is installed in this specially modified tank, which is intended to assist infantry in pushing against enemy defensive positions during battle. The original tank turret has been modified by incorporating an ATO-200 flamethrower that is coaxial with the main armament. Furthermore, the standard ammunition storage in the bow next to the driver has been modified to accommodate a flammable liquid tank with a capacity of 460 litres. The flamethrower is aimed by rotating the entire turret, and it is ignited by pyrotechnic charges. Instead of being manually controlled, the rate of fuel consumption is standard, averaging 36 litres per burst of flame. The implementation of the flamethrower inside a tank result in increased survivability of such weapon systems when compared to flamethrowers carried by infantry. The flamethrower has a maximum effective range of about 200 meters and an initial muzzle velocity of about 100 meters per second.
+The '''TO-55''' was a modification of the [[T-55A|T-55]] fitted with a flamethrower, intended to assist infantry in pushing against enemy defensive positions during battle, while allowing for increased survivability of such a weapon system when compared to flamethrowers carried by infantry. The original tank turret was modified by incorporating an ATO-200 flamethrower coaxial with the main armament. The standard ammunition stowage in the bow next to the driver was modified to accommodate a flammable liquid tank with a capacity of 460 litres. The flamethrower was aimed by rotating the entire turret, and ignited by pyrotechnic charges. Instead of being manually controlled, the rate of fuel consumption was standard, averaging 36 litres per burst of flame. The flamethrower had a maximum effective range of about 200 metres and an initial muzzle velocity of about 100 meters per second.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the TO-55 resembles the standard T-55 variant in appearance, but its coaxial armament has been replaced by a flame projector. The flame projector, while appealing, has a very limited range and is only useful for open/lightly armoured vehicles, making it a very situational armament. However, being built on the basis of the T-55, the TO-55 is a tried-and-true platform with dependable armour and adequate firepower, and can still shine in the right hands with good tactics and careful planning.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the TO-55 resembles the standard T-55 variant in appearance, but its coaxial armament has been replaced by a flame projector. The flamethrower, while appealing, has a very limited range and is only useful for open/lightly armoured vehicles, making it a very situational armament. However, being built on the basis of the T-55, the TO-55 is a tried-and-true platform with dependable armour and adequate firepower, and can still shine in the right hands with good tactics and careful planning.
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-'''-Wonderful APHECBC shell for one shot enemy while flanking'''
+'''-Wonderful APHECBC shell for one shot enemy while flanking.Rarely requrie follow up shot which help you stay hidden behide enemy line due to less connon sound.It also useful to one shot  hulldown enemy when heatfs or apds having a hard time.'''
 -Have stabilizer which help you aim the gun faster.Useful corner peaking