The T-44 in the eyes of many tankers is a vehicle with controversial characteristics. This is no accident, but this technique cannot be called weak or uncomfortable. Many tanks need a special approach, and this one is no exception.
TTX T-44
At the beginning of our review, let's look at the viewing radius of this machine. An indicator of 380 meters is not excellent, but playing with this is even more or less comfortable. In any case, we will have the opportunity to change this parameter with the help of modules and perks.
The mobility of the T-44 is excellent. The mass of the tank here is 33,95 / 35,30 tons, and the engine power is 760 horsepower. Thus, the tank has a specific power - 22,38 hp / t.
Maximum speed - 51 km / h. The traverse speed is 44 deg/sec, and the turret traverse is 48 deg/sec. Mobility is the biggest advantage of this machine.
Reservation
This vehicle, compared to other medium tanks, has pretty good armor. The most protected part is the machine tower. Her reservation is 190/130/100 mm. The correct, streamlined shape of the tower allows you to catch ricochets.
Hull armor - 90/75/45 mm. The VLD tank is also quite good due to the correct inclination. It’s better to cover the NLD and the sides and be careful on the battlefield, not let the enemy go there.
Cannon
The gun of this tank is available for selection in two versions: top and pre-top.
Let's first consider the top gun, where the main advantage is one-time damage. He's here 390/390/530. The armor penetration indicator is lagging behind, here it is only 175/217/61 mm.
In addition to the alpha strike, in fact, there is nothing more to brag about. The DPM is low here, the spread at 100 meters is 0,38 m, and the vertical aiming angles are completely non-existent. The cannon bends down five degrees, which does not bode well for a comfortable game.
The pre-top gun is chosen by almost all tankers. The armor penetration rate here is also not very good - 183/235/50 mm, but it allows you to play normally against classmates. In any case, you will have to carry 50% of the gold shells when fighting with the ninth and tenth levels.
The alpha strike of this weapon will be smaller - 250/250/330, but we can deal about 1 damage per minute. Not the best result, but quite impressive.
The controversial situation develops with the parameters of accuracy. The thing is that the T-44 has a dispersion of 100 meters - 0,31 m, and the aiming time - 2,3 seconds. This is a good result. On the other hand, we have poor gun stabilization, which we will correct with the help of equipment for a more comfortable game.
The elevation angles of the pre-top gun, by the way, are slightly better than those of the top gun. Here, the gun bends down already by seven degrees, with this indicator the vehicle will be more comfortable to behave in battle.
Advantages and disadvantages
For a correct and, most importantly, quick determination of the necessary equipment and perks, we will present all the characteristics of the T-44 in the light of strengths and weaknesses in the form of points.
Pros:
- booking, given that this is a medium tank;
- maximum speed, dynamics and maneuverability;
- UVN;
- good indicator of disguise;
- spread and convergence.
Cons:
- armor penetration;
- one-time damage;
- DPM;
- viewing radius;
- stabilization.
Equipment for T-44
Looking again at the points of strengths and weaknesses, we understand that the main emphasis should be on increasing the comfort of shooting. We offer the following options for choosing modules:
- Sender will become indispensable equipment for increasing damage per minute.
- Vertical stabilizer will increase the stabilization of the gun, which is necessary in our case.
- Enlightened Optics will increase the view radius, which is very important for a medium mobile tank.
The last point can be replaced by a boost of all characteristics - “ventilation”, if the unremarkable viewing radius suits you just fine.
Crew training
Our choice of equipment will be quite a standard set for medium tanks. It is mainly aimed at repairing and decent damage implementation.
We propose to train the crew in the following order:
• Commander — , , , .
• Gunner — , , , .
• Driver mechanic - , , , .
• Charger (radio operator) — , , , .
Equipment for the T-44
When choosing consumables, we do not invent anything new. The rule applies here. If there is not enough silver, you need to take a standard kit in the form of:
- small first aid kit;
- small repair kit;
- manual fire extinguisher.
If it is possible to buy a premium set of consumables, choose it:
- large first aid kit;
- large repair kit;
- additional rations (you can take an automatic fire extinguisher, but it will not be so in demand).
T-44 game tactics
Creativity is the main definition of the tactics of playing this tank. Due to poor armor penetration, it will not be possible to face the enemy head-on, so tankers often come up with various ways to drive into the enemy side or stern.
We have very good armor for a medium tank, but the T-44 does not reach the heavies. And this is another reason why it is better to keep a distance, and not fight in one line with heavy, armored vehicles.
The second line will become a place from where you can shoot from behind cover or from the terrain. In this case, you need to load gold shells, because the armor penetration at a distance becomes even less.
At close range, this vehicle will be much more useful, but you should always remember that the T-44 is a mobile vehicle with weak armor penetration.. These two indicators tell us that in order to achieve something in combat, you need to be creative. To refine and come up with ways to enter vulnerable enemy places, using the dynamics, to deceive the enemy.
The T-44 is an excellent support vehicle. You can stick close to other tanks and be one with them, creating a good defensive line.
Сonclusion
The Soviet T-44 tank is an excellent representative of a medium tank. Agile and quick-firing, it can do a lot in the right hands. The most important thing is to follow the development of the battle, be a good ally and enjoy the game.