T-28 (1938)

This page is about the Soviet medium tank T-28 (1938). For other versions, see T-28 (Family).

T-28 (1938)

T-28 (1938)

Description

A T-28 supporting infantry

The T-28 (1938) is a rank Soviet medium tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Ixwa Strike". This production T-28, unlike its following variants (T-28 and T-28E), is equipped with a KT-28 howitzer and is primarily used as an infantry support tank. It won't be the spearhead of an armoured assault but will suffice in close quarters combat.

General info

Survivability and armour

As for most early war tanks, the armour isn't much to write home about. Most if not all other cannons will punch through the thickest armour of 30 mm or put a shell through the thin 20 mm sides. The only reason this tank will survive longer than other early war tanks is the amount of crew sitting around, especially the MG turret crew.

T-28 following a tank assault under artillery barrage

Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	30 mm	20 mm Top 20+10 mm Bottom	20 mm	10-15 mm
Turret	20 mm Turret front 20mm Gun mantlet	20 mm	20 mm	10-15 mm
Cupola	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm	10 mm

Notes:

The suspensions are protected by a 10 mm side skirt.

Mobility

T-28 maintaining speed on the road

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade				775			__.__
Realistic				442			__.__

Like all the others T-28, the T-28 (1936) has an quite good mobility, with good acceleration and a top speed of 40 km/h (44 in arcade). Its 500 horsepower engine (954 in Arcade) will allow it to exploit holes on the enemy lines.

Armaments

Main armament

T-28 pushing forwards through foliage

The T-28 (1936) is armed with a KT-28 howitzer, the same gun as the T-35 and the T-26-4. As a howitzer, the trajectory of the shell will compel you to get closer if you want to hit. The APHEBC shell is filled with 155 g of TNT, making sure all penetrated vehicles are knocked out after a single shot.The penetration is rather poor but is not a big problem at this BR, as almost all the vehicles you'll face won't have enough armour. The only real curve of using this gun is the velocity which is at max 387 m/s for HE & 370 m/s for the APHEBC.

76 mm KT-28					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	69	-5°/+25°	±180°	N/A	14.3	19.8	24.0	26.5	28.2	5.20	4.60	4.24	4.00
Realistic					8.9	10.5	12.8	14.1	15.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
BR-350A (MD-5 fuze)	APHEBC	37	37	33	30	27	24
OF-350M	HE	11	11	11	11	11	11
Sh-353	Shrapnel	27	25	21	19	16	12

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
BR-350A (MD-5 fuze)	APHEBC	370	6.3	1.2	14	155	48°	63°	71°
OF-350M	HE	387	6.2	0.05	0.1	710	79°	80°	81°
Sh-353	Shrapnel	381	6.2	0.5	8	85	62°	69°	73°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
69	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

The MGs are purely mounted for infantry combat, they won't penetrate anything that is more than covered and would only suffice at knocking out open crewed vehicles and anti-air. The vertical guidance is mediocre and you might be able to shoot down planes directly in front of the tank if you get it on a slope.

7.62 mm DT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	2,646 (63)	600	±15°	±15°
Left Turret	2,646 (63)	600	-5°/+28°	-155°/+5°
Right Turret	2,646 (63)	600	-5°/+28°	-33°/+145°

Usage in battles

With its great mobility and its powerful gun, the T-28 (1936) is a great brawler. Unlike the further versions, you can't shoot enemy tanks at middle to long range, so avoid sniping and try to get the closer possible. Don't travel in the open, your armour won't last long.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Good mobility
• Good armament:
  • Powerful shells filled with a lot of TNT will allow you to take out every tank you'll face with a single shot
  • Shrapnel shells available, useful to destroy trucks and armoured cars
• Numerous crew members grant a longer survivability

Cons:

• Low muzzle velocity makes long distance targeting difficult
• Big silhouette and profile, difficult to hide
• Poorly armoured vehicle

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