The most iconic Soviet tank destroyer with incredible penetration, which does not notice armor even at tier 10 for the first time on sale.
Hello tankers! Wotpack is with you and a review of the premium tank destroyer of the USSR ISU-152K in World of Tanks. Back in 2017, the developers nerfed the upgradeable ISU-152, taking away the BL-10 gun from it for “excessive armor penetration”.
And now, three years later, they are returning this gun to the game, but for a donat with a new premium.
But it's all lyrics, let's see the guide ISU-152Khow it differs from the upgraded ISU and other Soviet premium tank destroyers. Also for comparison, I added a couple more cars similar in gameplay.
TTX ISU-152K
Let's take a closer look at the main parameters of the machine.
Firepower
ISU-152K armed, as its name implies, with a 152 mm gun with the highest one-time damage at level 8 750 units. Basic armor penetration armor-piercing projectile 286 mm. By the way, only the Swedish STRV S1 has more, but it has sub-calibers that lose more in breakdown with distance. But the special projectile from "Isuha" is just the same subcaliber.
Ammunition characteristics:
The armor-piercing one has a low flight speed, but with gold sub-calibers it will be more convenient to shoot ahead of time.
Rђ RІRѕS, gun stabilization leaves much to be desired. Reduced cannon already 3,5 seconds, and accuracy on 100 meters 0,43 (by the way, at TS-5 the accuracy is slightly worse). UGN 2 degrees better than pumped -10 ... + 10 °. Concerning UVN, then the situation here is worse -5…+11°.
Reloading with 100% crew takes 18,22 seconds, which allows you to fire 3,22 shots per minute with a potential damage of 2470 units. This is an average DPM for a Tier 8 Tank Destroyer, but this is not the vehicle that you should be guided by this indicator. It's still an alpha game.
Vitality
The margin of safety is small 1200 units. In terms of booking, the situation is as follows: it is exactly the same as that of the pumped ISU. In the frontal projection, 90 mm of nominal armor at an angle of 30 °, so the reduction there will be about 105 mm. Therefore, ricochets can only be from some STs and LTs.
ISU-152K booking scheme
But giving forward the gun mantlet can absorb without damage even the shells of some "dozens". Therefore, try to take positions so that the left side of the vehicle is covered, and only the gun is visible.
Mobility and intelligence
The mass of the machine is 47,18 tons, which, with its engine, provides specific power 12,72 hp/t. This is very small, so it will gain a maximum speed of 40 km / h slowly. At the same time, due to the low turning speed, the chassis will maneuverability problems. Stealth coefficient is one of the smallest among tank destroyers. Significantly spoils the picture viewing radius 350 meters. In fairness, we note that the pumped one has exactly the same.
Advantages and disadvantages
After a detailed acquaintance with the tactical and technical parameters ISU-152K we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses in order to briefly summarize the information listed above.
Advantages:
- large one-time damage;
- high armor penetration;
- strong gun mantlet;
Disadvantages:
- poor accuracy;
- long mixing;
- uncomfortable UVN;
- poor agility;
- very low review.
Selection of equipment for ISU-152K
In this situation, first of all, it is necessary to make every effort to eliminate the shortcomings. It will not be possible to completely eliminate them, but the technique will become more playable. We recommend the following choice of additional modules:
- gun rammer - mandatory to install, otherwise reloading after a miss will seem like an eternity to you;
- reinforced aiming drives - without them, you have practically no chance of hitting a target at a decent distance, do not forget about mediocre UGN, most of the enemies will leave your UGN field faster than you have time to fully converge, so you need to increase the comfort of shooting;
Regarding the third slot:
- if the crew is not pumped yet and there are no perks for review, and you don’t plan to buy additional rations, then the best option is stereoscopic telescopeto maximize the overview.
- and you can also slightly increase the accuracy and other parameters using improved ventilation.
With the advent of new equipment, you can significantly improve the accuracy and revise the standard assembly:
- improved sight (in the profile slot);
- improved ventilation;
- improved turning mechanisms / aiming drives / rammer
Installing a rammer is not necessary, since this is not the machine that shoots at the CD. Therefore, it is more profitable to increase the comfort of shooting in order to increase the likelihood of hitting the enemy.
Crew training
The crew consists of five people, there are two loaders, and the commander has a combined specialization with a radio operator. If you have new tankers, then let's take a closer look at which skills to download for ISU-152K.
First of all, it is necessary to reduce the visibility of the car, so download disguise. Then we will drop it on the commander Sixth sense. At the second level, it is important to improve the stabilization of the weapon with a combination of perks Smooth turret rotation и Smooth running. Downloading at this time Repair.
Having gained 2,5 skill levels, I recommend doing a resetto select all tankers The Brotherhood of War. Further, at the expense of the commander, we increase the review: Radio interception + 10,5 meters and An eagle eye + 7 meters. The gunner will come in handy Sniperto crit enemy vehicles more often. As an option at level 5 take Master Gunsmith, if the weapon is critted frequently when trying to tank. Or else take Repairif you want to be more aggressive.
We take a driver Virtuoso и off-road kingto improve mobility. Download to one of the loaders Contactless ammo rack to increase the strength of the module, and the second Desperateto speed up reloading when health is below 120. Then again we take the loader Repair and already out of desperation Intuition.
Choice of equipment for ISU-152K
Installation of consumables depends on your goals for the fight: farm or bend. In principle, the first two slots can be occupied by ordinary ones:
- small repair kit;
- small first aid kit.
To save money and just in case, you can carry with you automatic fire extinguisher. But if you want to increase the comfort of the game, then definitely take it with you additional rations by +10% to crew skills. Pre-combat instruction to choose between acceleration of convergence and reloading. From rational ammunition the effect will be slightly more noticeable.
How to play ISU-152K
Before we move on to combat tactics, let's take a look at the final configuration. As promised, here are two options for assemblies with conventional and trophy (already adjusted) equipment:
In the first case, the bet is placed on the review, but given the accuracy and aiming time, the effectiveness of long-range shooting will be very doubtful. In the second case, everything is aimed at maximizing the comfort of shooting.. There is a noticeable difference in accuracy and DPM. So if the primary goal is not to farm, but to have fun in a random house, then you can make a very dangerous car at an average distance, since the view is only enough for 408 meters.
Now let's move on to the gameplay in random. Best of all, this vehicle will prove itself in protecting directions or supporting allies at a medium distance. Stealth is weak, so after the shot, do not wait for the “light bulbs” to work, but immediately roll back or into cover.
Take into account long machine body, which is not always possible to hide behind houses.
Dynamics is quite enough to take a key position at the beginning of the battle, but if the direction is lost, there is little chance of escaping. In any case, choose a position so that there is cover from the artillery and there are bushes nearby, which will slightly reduce the visibility of the car.
Due to low visibility and poor maneuverability ISU-152K — there is safety in numbersdepends on allies. Therefore, it is in your interest that they live longer. Choose heavily armored targets, which is too tough for most tier 8 tanks to bring maximum benefit to the team.
Bl-10 gun — formidable force, with which even "tens" will be considered. Since the alpha of 750 units is noticeable for anyone, and one-level vehicles can be killed with two shots. It is also convenient to get "wounded animals", which will come in handy when performing some LBZ.
Should I buy ISU-152K?
This is the case when premium vehicles are the same well suited for farming and for fun in random. High armor penetration + high one-time damage will allow even average players to shoot 2-2,5 thousand damage per battle.
With full minced meat, you can demonstrate more effective results if you do not pay attention to costs. So I recommend ISU-152K to purchase, if you like Soviet technology and are satisfied with the gameplay described above. But the most important thing here for me are two feelings:
- nostalgia for "the very dryness" that bent everyone and was the favorite bird of many players;
- it's just nice to shoot the silhouette and reveal 1/2 or 1/3 of the enemy's health.
Results
Yes, many players are outraged that the developers first nerfed the upgraded vehicles, and then made exactly the same, but premium. This is already 100% bend for donat. But if we put aside such prejudices, then ISU-152K turned out fit and even imbovy. It will definitely appeal to players who remember the old ISU before it was nerfed.
The only thing that bothers me — turbo fights. If the team merges very quickly, then you simply will not have time to realize the full potential ISU-152K.
Developed if you add prem tanks, then let them fight with prem tanks. We don’t f***ing need them, for those who just play and download what’s on the branches.
Potato first takes away all the good things and then pushes you slag for money
All these delights come down to one thing - loot. I’ve been playing since I was 11 years old and how much of my nerves and technology these storytellers of development have ruined. I had to leave with my things and I don’t regret it. From my gaming life the swear words and bots whose potatoes were producing at the speed of the spread of rats in a pigsty were gone
This is not the same ISUha, the former one had faster reloading, and higher accuracy, and penetration on BB was over 300
Em. The BB penetration of the BL-10 was exactly the same as it is now for the ISU-152K. In my opinion, not a necessary premium. Damaged due to poor dynamics, lack of armor and low HP
Yes, at first they removed this gun, and now they have returned it with a premium.
I like the gameplay more SU-130 PM