The premium Chinese medium tank, the 59-Patton, is rarely seen in the open spaces of the "random", but true fans of this nation will really like it, because it has all the qualities of a ST.
TTX 59-Patton
Dynamics
full speed | 50 km / h |
Specific power | 14.30 hp / t |
Chassis slew rate | 46 deg/s |
Turret traverse speed | 44 deg/s |
Vitality
Number of units strength | 1400 units. |
Hull armor | 100/80/45 mm |
Tower reservation | 177/76/50 mm |
Firepower
Average one-time damage | 240 units. |
Medium armor penetration | 212 mm |
Mixing time | 2.3 with |
Gun dispersion | 0.36 m |
Ammunition | 54 piece. |
Review
View Radius | 400 m |
59-Patton Crew Skills
Before pumping perks from the crew, it is necessary to study the strengths and weaknesses of the tank. Recommended skills that need to be upgraded step by step for the crew:
1 perk:
- commander - "sixth sense";
- gunner - "smooth turn of the tower";
- driver - "smooth ride";
- loader - "radio interception";
2 perk:
- commander - "combat brotherhood";
- gunner - "combat brotherhood";
- driver-mechanic - "combat brotherhood";
- loader - "combat brotherhood".
3 perk:
- commander - "eagle eye";
- gunner - "camouflage";
- driver - "camouflage";
- loader - "disguise".
4 perk:
- commander - "camouflage";
- gunner - "sniper";
- driver - "king off-road";
- loader - "non-contact ammunition rack".
The Chinese has good weapon stabilization on the move and a very good line of sight, so the first thing you need to do is learn skills that will enhance these characteristics. The 59-Patton has a low camouflage factor, as it has an impressive size for a medium tank. A crew's learned camouflage skills won't make them a stealth sniper, but it will still help in some situations.
Booking 59-Patton
Booking this ST is one of its main advantages. For a tier 8 medium tank, it has good stats.
Taking into account the given armor, the indicators will increase accordingly.
If you look at the images, you can immediately see an armored turret, namely the gun mask, which acts as a screen and, together with the armor, is 290 mm. Moreover, the mask takes up a lot of space and covers almost the entire frontal part of the tower. The hull is not as armored, but some projectiles will ricochet. The most interesting thing is that when the hull is turned at the right angle, the upper armor plate will break through more often than the lower frontal part. It is worth noting the booking of the sides. At a right angle, there is 80 mm, but with additional turns, the given armor can reach 200 mm. With such data, you can even tank sideways, but only when there is no other tactic.
The cheeks of the turret at right angles are 139 mm, but the rounded structure will often cause shells to ricochet. Well, it is worth pointing out the reservation of the commander's hatch of impressive size. In this place, the armor is 76 mm, so the enemy will always try to target this place.
Equipment 59-Patton
The 59-Patton boasts good visibility and gun stabilization, so it is precisely these characteristics that need to be improved to the maximum. The Chinese are recommended to install the following equipment:
- Medium caliber rammer. The standard reload time is 7.19 seconds, but with the crew perks pumped up and the rammer installed, you can speed up to 6 seconds.
- Vertical stabilizer. If you put a stabilizer on the Chinese, then it will be one of the best level 8 STs, where you can safely break into the rear of the enemy and never stop for a shot.
- Illuminated optics. The standard viewing radius of 400 m indicates that the 59-Patton can safely replace a light tank in the game, since with the installed optics and the learned skills of the crew "radio interception" and "eagle eye", this vehicle can safely go into aggressive reconnaissance.
To increase firepower, you can change the coated optics to improved ventilation, which will increase all crew characteristics by 5%.
How to play 59 Patton
You need to start with the fact that the Chinese has a good 90 mm gun with 212 mm armor penetration and a one-time damage of 240 units. At the same time, the tank reloads for about 6 seconds. You can also note good accuracy and stabilization in motion. Given these characteristics, the tank will be very effective not only as fire support and cover, but also in breaking through enemy defenses. It is worth noting the angles of vertical declination of the gun -9 degrees. With such angles, it is recommended to take positions on higher ground more often, which is not typical for this nation. At close range, the enemy will try to target the large commander's hatch on the roof of the turret, so you should always keep moving and make it difficult for him. Playing with your level, on 59-Patton you can confidently resist all classes of vehicles, but you should not climb on the rampage. You should come up with all sorts of tactics to bypass, find places where you can play from the terrain, covering the body.
That's what will not allow you to quickly break into the flanks, so this is the dynamics. The ST can reach a top speed of up to 50 km/h, but will not do too fast, as the specific power is only 14 hp/ton. To make 59 move more confidently, you can learn the skill "king of off-road". In many ways, the game on the CT depends on its dynamics, so this is the main drawback of the 59-Patton.
What sets the Chinese apart from tier 8 medium tanks is the maximum sight radius, which can be improved with the Coated Optics equipment and the learned Radio Interception and Eagle Eye skills. As a result, the 59-Patton will be able to detect enemy tanks at more than 470 meters, and these are quite impressive indicators. On many maps, there are hills in the center, where you can actively shine, playing with only one tower. In this case, it will be possible to inflict damage.
The Chinese is large, so the disguise is too weak. If you pump the crew for camouflage, then the performance will improve, but not so much that you can confidently shoot while hiding in the bushes. This can only save over long distances.
As a result, the Chinese Patton is a pretty good premium tank that is capable of earn a lot of silver and experience, in addition replacing the "firefly". The most advantageous positions are on the 2nd line, while at medium distances it will be more difficult for the opponent to target the commander's hatch. The accuracy of the gun allows you to shoot at long distances, you can also actively participate in breaking through the flanks, even with high levels. Agility will allow you to quickly maneuver, but acceleration will be long.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages | Disadvantages |
tower reservation | one-time damage |
gun elevation angles | specific engine power |
accuracy | command hatch |
chassis slew rate | hull booking |
armor penetration by the base projectile | |
view radius | |
recharge | |
gun stabilization |
Is it worth taking
59-Patton has pretty good performance characteristics. It will have a very interesting gameplay, since this tank is universal. Breaking through the flanks will not be as effective, since the low power density of the engine will not allow fast driving, but positional skirmishes are its main quality. The 90 mm gun has average damage for its class, but it is worth highlighting comfortable armor penetration and good stabilization when firing on the move. Tilt angles will allow you to play from the terrain, but the large commander's hatch will be a priority target for the opponent. At medium distances, the Chinese will be the most useful, but on the 1st line there is an opportunity to shoot heavy tanks. With 10 levels, of course, it will be difficult to play, but if you use tactics correctly, then you can take first places there in terms of damage and experience. Earnings will depend entirely on the damage dealt and enemy tanks exposed, and with such a weapon and visibility, this can be done without much difficulty, the main thing is to use all the advantages of the vehicle for its intended purpose.
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