T-34 is a Tier 5 Soviet medium tank in World of Tanks. He is one of the first tanks in the project; he dates back to the times when he was balanced even at levels 8-9. Therefore, the T-34 is a legend not only of WWII, but also in our game. In recent years, the game mechanics and balancer have undergone a lot of changes, so now this tank falls into the “seven” category at most.
For a detailed analysis of the performance characteristics of how the T-34 feels in a modern random environment, what it can do against new tanks and whether it’s worth downloading, read on.
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Weapon selection
Before we move on to analyzing the firepower of the vehicle, let’s decide which weapon is best to choose. The T-34 has two top guns:
Many beginners look at the higher one-time damage and, without paying attention to other indicators, install the 76 mm S-54. Let's take a closer look and compare both weapons:
The 57 mm ZiS-4 fire rate is almost 2.5 times faster, has better accuracy and aiming time, which together potentially allows it to inflict 1050 more units per minute than a gun with a one-time damage of 115 units.
Due to their small caliber, the projectiles have a high flight speed:
- armor-piercing 990 m/s;
- sub-caliber 1238 m/s/;
- high-explosive fragmentation 990 m/s.
Today we will consider the performance characteristics of the T-34 with a 57 mm gun, nicknamed the “hole puncher” in the game and we recommend that players install it.
Firepower
When we have decided on the armament, it’s time to see what the T-34 represents in this regard compared to other Tier 5 medium tanks:
The T-34 stands out for its best accuracy of 0.34, good aiming time of 2.3 seconds and the best average damage per minute of 2313 units.
The Chinese analogue of the T-34 has the same DPM, but it has less comfortable vertical guidance angles, the gun goes down worse:
| T-34 | Type T-34 |
| -8…+20° | -5…+25° |
Vitality
The Soviet ST has the smallest safety margin of 450 units. The armor is also weak, but still has reasonable angles of inclination of the armor, so there is a possibility of a ricochet from opponents of the same level.
Location of crew members and modules
Fuel tanks are located along the side, so there is a high probability of fire.
In the front part of the tank there are a radio operator and a driver. If you can still do without the first one, then for the second one you will have to use a first aid kit so as not to lose momentum.
Other indicators
The T-34 has a maximum speed of 56 km/h, which is one of the best results among other STs. Stealth coefficients are also quite high, which sometimes allows people to shoot from the bushes undetected. But the USSR medium tank cannot boast of an overview; in this regard, it has the minimum value among its other “classmates” of level 5 at 350 meters.
General view of performance characteristics
Reviews T-34-3
Let's look at a few reviews about this extraordinary vehicle, the discounted T-34-3, left by players on the World of Tanks forum
1. A very interesting, but specific tank that requires getting used to and developing your own tactics. If you are used to tanking damage, like on TYPE-59, you will have to relearn. The T-34-3 is easily penetrated by experienced players, so there is clearly nothing to catch on the first line. Of course, rebounds from VLD occur, but this is more an accident than a pattern. The tank is not viable alone; it only performs well on city maps, collecting wounded animals. The T-34-3 will definitely appeal to those who have experience playing the IS-6. 2. In principle, the tank is not bad and, with direct hands of the player, can bring good income. It should be noted that developers rarely get perfect bonuses, so the T-34-3 needs to be upgraded. With today's performance characteristics, the tank will clearly not be a bestseller, because it requires getting used to and experience. For inexperienced players, it will probably gather dust in the hangar, like a monument to wasted money. 3. The tank definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. Compared to other tier 8 premiums, the T-34-3 looks rather weak, but it doesn’t look completely dull. Considering the preferential level of battles, the machine brings, although not exorbitant, but quite stable income. In addition, the tank has quite an interesting gameplay, so after getting used to it, you definitely won’t get bored in the random game.
Advantages and disadvantages
Having familiarized ourselves with the technical and tactical characteristics of the T-34 and comparing it with other representatives of medium tanks at level 5, we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses.
Advantages:
- high rate of fire;
- good accuracy and armor penetration;
- large DPM;
- excellent mobility;
- fast turret rotation speed;
Flaws:
- small alpha strike;
- poor visibility;
- aiming time is longer than reloading;
- small reserve of hit points.
WZ-111
- The WZ-111 and its Alpine twin will receive similar changes to the 112: the armor penetration and flight speed of the premium projectile will be improved, and the aiming parameters will change. But accuracy and aiming time will improve further to highlight subtle differences in gameplay, with the WZ-111 and Alpine Tiger performing slightly better in long-range combat.
Cars that share the same base model, such as the WZ-111 and WZ-111 Alpine Tiger, will receive the same upgrades.
Equipment
The choice of equipment for the T-34 will increase the effectiveness of the tank in battle by leveling out its weaknesses and improving the quality of its strengths. This tank is very versatile, so it has several options for choosing additional modules.
Melee:
- medium caliber gun rammer - will increase the reload speed by 10%, thereby increasing the potential damage per minute. The effect will be especially felt in a 1 on 1 shootout;
- improved ventilation Class 2 - a 5% increase in crew skills will slightly increase all the characteristics of the tank;
- reinforced aiming drives - will help to aim faster in order to realize the capabilities of a rapid-fire gun with greater efficiency.
For fans of the aggressive style of play on the front line, the third module can be replaced with coated optics to gain an additional 15 meters of field of view.
Ambush tactics:
- medium caliber gun rammer;
- camouflage net - will improve initially good camouflage, allowing you to remain invisible longer when stationary;
- stereo tube - when stationary, it will add 87.5 meters to the tank’s visibility, which will make it possible to cover allies much more effectively.
Thanks to the good performance of the chassis, the tank has good maneuverability
His ability to quickly move along the flanks gives his advantage. Thus, you can quickly take advantageous positions while waiting for the enemy to spot you. And also carry out reconnaissance and quickly get behind enemy lines, where pesky artillery is hiding. Fast reloading of the top gun allows you to attack heavier and armored enemy vehicles. By cutting circles around the enemy tank, you can easily deal damage to weak spots using automatic target acquisition. But do not forget that there may be other enemy equipment nearby. In this case, it is better to leave this area.
Ambush tactics can be very effective. If the vehicle has good camouflage and surveillance, it can cause significant damage from a long distance. To do this, it is better to find some kind of shelter, for example: bushes or fallen trees.
This way you can highlight the enemy yourself. Moreover, the T-34 area is small, which gives another advantage.
To know how to play the T 34, you need to upgrade it correctly. And for this you need to choose the appropriate combat tactics. This tank can use several types of tactics: close combat, maneuverable, mixed combat and ambush tactics. Only after choosing a method of combat can you install the appropriate equipment and equipment. Usually they choose the mixed battle configuration - it is most suitable for all maps.
Crew training
The choice of skills is no less important than equipment, because they can significantly increase the comfort of the game and your effectiveness in battle. The T-34 crew consists of four tankers, the commander has a mixed specialization with the gunner.
Regardless of which branch to go next for now: T-34-85 or A-43, then you will have to train a new crew member - a gunner. Further, in the process of studying these branches, the radio operator will be eliminated, and the commander will take on his role.
Due to the fact that a tank can play several roles on the battlefield and taking into account that the roles of tankers will change in the future, we offer the most balanced and optimal set of perks:
Let's take a closer look at the impact and order of learning skills.
The sixth sense is the most important skill of a commander, it will save your life more than once.
Given the good basic stealth, you can strengthen it well by studying camouflage. At level 5, it will be more useful than repair due to the low number of hit points and weak armor. It would be better to use the repair kit and get away from the fire.
Combining the skills of smooth turret rotation and smooth movement will improve the stabilization of the gun, allowing you to shoot more accurately while moving by reducing the spread circle.
Radio interception will add 10.5 meters to the basic visibility.
The T-34's ammunition is rarely criticized, most often when it hits the rear of the turret, but in general, for the branch of Soviet tanks, the non-contact ammo rack perk is a must-learn.
However, the repair kit is not always ready for use, and in this case, repairs will increase survivability if you need to repair a downed track.
Combat Brotherhood will increase all characteristics of the vehicle, but only works with 100% mastery of all crew members. Taking into account the fact that at the next level a gunner is added separately, it is now better to postpone learning this perk until last, so that you can later select it through resetting skills.
Equipment
The beauty of 5 levels is that, in addition to the fun in the sandbox, you can also farm silver due to cheap equipment repairs and the ability to get by with ordinary equipment:
- repair kit;
- first aid kit;
- fire extinguisher;
To increase survivability, it is better to install an automatic fire extinguisher; it will not only save more strength points, but also reduce the likelihood of a fire by 10%. Due to the location of the tanks along the side of the tank, the tank has a high fire hazard, so replacing the third slot with a Doppayek is still not recommended.
How to play T-34
The T-34 is a universal fighter and can find use in any situation. Still, tactics in a battle in the “five” largely depend on the level of battles, so we will build on this.
Top of the list. In such battles, there are many new players who at first simply ride forward without really thinking about tactics. Therefore, in the first minutes of the battle, it is important to keep your strength points intact, taking advantage of the inexperience of both enemies and allies, shooting damage from a distance.
In the second half of the battle, the T-34 is capable of deciding. Thanks to excellent dynamics and good weapons, it will not be difficult to take out “shot” opponents, change position, move to the other flank, or even break through to the enemy’s rear.
Armor penetration is enough to turn most Tier 5 tanks into a sieve; difficulties can arise only with specially armored types: KV-1, KV-220, OI. For such cases, penetration by a special projectile of 189 mm is enough to confidently inflict damage even on them.
Middle of the list. Here the T-34 is exclusively a support vehicle from the second line. The high rate of fire allows you to put the enemy on the rink and not let him go; even with the pumped-up “Repair” perk, he will not have time to repair himself. If you go into a breakthrough, then only with allied tanks, which have better visibility, armor and a larger margin of safety.
Bottom of the list. The game here requires maximum concentration, because some “sevens” can destroy the T-34 with one shot or, at best, will leave less than 10% strength. To penetrate level 7 tanks head-on, the armor penetration of a basic shell is not enough, so you will have to load gold more often or try to drive into the enemy’s rear.
Due to the small visibility, the role of a scout in battles of such levels is ineffective for the T-34, so it is better to deal damage to allied light.
How we increased combat effectiveness
The first step is to improve the performance characteristics of the “preferential” cars and check the changes in the statistics of the “preferential” “eights”. We wanted to increase their competitiveness in single-tier battles and battles with Tier IX vehicles, while maintaining a balance given their special status. We didn't want these vehicles to become more effective than tanks with a full combat level that fight against vehicles two levels higher.
The updated characteristics have been tested in closed testing, and we hope that we have achieved the desired result.
Now, in terms of combat effectiveness, these unique premium vehicles are significantly closer to vehicles with a full combat level. They cannot be called equivalent, because “benefits” do not have to compete with “dozens” in battle. But now they have something to say in the battle against single-level machines and even “nines”.
Example: the characteristics of the IS-6 have increased, but it will not be better than the IS-3, since the IS-6 only fights against “nines”, and the IS-3 also fights against “tens”.
Brief summary
Overall, the tank is very interesting and easy to learn. In the hands of an experienced player, it really turns into a bending machine and is capable of inflicting a large amount of damage. If you know the vulnerabilities of the equipment, then using a rapid-fire cannon you can inflict increased damage on modules, more often exploding the ammunition rack or setting the enemy on fire.
With the T-34, you can switch to two branches of medium tanks and a branch of light tanks, so it is recommended to open all the equipment at once, so as not to return to level 5 and retrain the crew again (do not forget that the roles of tankers will change later).
