T-34 (1941)

T-34 (1941)

T-34 (1940)

T-34 (1942)

T-34 (1941)

T-34 (1940)

T-34 (1942)

USSR

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.0	4.0	4.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:5 600

Purchase:22 000

This page is about the Russian medium tank T-34 (1941). For other uses, see T-34 (Family).

Description

The T-34 (1941) is a rank II Russian medium tank with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.

General info

Survivability and armour

The T-34's armour, even though only 47 mm thick on the front, is angled at 60°, which increases its effective thickness and the ability to ricochet or bounce enemy shells. Never let your enemies see your sides, as they are thinner, less angled and your enemies can easily penetrate it. The turret is still 45 mm thick, but much less angled. If your enemy penetrates your turret with APHE shells, you're a goner. Always angle your armour.

The T-34 has a crew of 4 men packed tightly together, and one shot would incapacitate a few crew members. The ammunition is conveniently stored below the tank, making it difficult to detonate. Carry a decreased ammunition load, preferably 15-30 shells, and the enemy would have a hard time detonating your ammo. However, shrapnel from HE shells shot below you can be dangerous, especially when you encounter a Ho-Ro, for example. The engine is the module most of your opponents will target. Parts and FPE should be researched to be able to survive the shots targeted at your engine. However, your quite low rate of fire (~9 sec reload stock) will give your enemies a second, final blow.

Mobility

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Armaments

Main armament

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Machine guns

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Good, angled armour
• Accurate and powerful gun (BR-350B penetrates 92 mm)
• Good top speed
• Good flanker
• Can destroy heavy tanks quite easily

Cons:

• Tightly packed crew
• Does not have APCR to deal with heavy armoured targets
• Reload speed is quite slow (especially at stock crew)
• Low survivability
• Easily one-shotted by enemies
• Struggles to penetrate the Sherman tanks from the front

History

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See also

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