T78 is an American Tier 6 US tank destroyer. Initially, it was planned as a replacement for the T25/2 at level 7, but after testing, it was decided to assign a premium status to it. This PT will appear in the game with the release of patch 1.5. So what is it like, what are its features and what will be the gameplay, read on.
TTX T78
Of the features of the machine, it is worth noting that it received the undercarriage from the M24 Chaffee light tank, and the turret from the M36 Jackson. In reality, this project was not successful and did not even reach production, but everything is possible in the game, so the T78 received the following characteristics:
With a tank mass of 25 tons, the specific engine power allows it to accelerate to 55 km / h, i.e. the machine will be able to quickly take an advantageous position at the beginning of the battle. The stock of HP is a small 600 units, which is slightly less than other tank destroyers at level 6.
A view of 370 meters is the norm for this level, even more than some STs and TTs, so without the support of allies, the T78 will not remain “blind”.
Cannon
As a weapon, the T78 received a 90 mm gun, which is practically in no way inferior to the top-end guns of the US M18 Hellcat and M36 Jackson. One-time damage is 240 units, and penetration by the base projectile is 160 mm. The difference in armor penetration with a gold shell: this PT has 221 mm, while the linear ones have 243 mm.
The accuracy of the gun is 0.36, and the aiming time is 1.7, which is quite good. These indicators are slightly better for single-level US anti-aircraft guns, but the vertical guidance angles are the same -10 ... + 20 °.
The T78 has a low flight speed of armor-piercing and high-explosive fragmentation shells - 853 m / s, while for sub-caliber ones it is already better - 1066 m / s.
Reservation
The tank seems to have no armor, the VLD is 25 mm, and the sides are 19 mm. In the frontal projection, the tower has 76 mm, but still you can only hope for an accidental ricochet from the gun mantlet. In addition, an open cabin means that high-explosive monsters KV-2 and OI will take a lot of damage, including from artillery.
Advantages and disadvantages
Having dealt with the performance characteristics of the new premium vehicle, we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses:
Advantages:
- rotating tower;
- comfortable UVN;
- fast mixing;
- excellent maximum speed;
- good stealth.
Disadvantages:
- open felling;
- weak booking;
- poor maneuverability;
- slow turret traverse speed.
Equipment
Taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of this technique with the help of equipment, the best option would be to improve the strengths of the machine:
- medium caliber gun rammer - by increasing the rate of fire, we will increase the average damage per minute, which is the most important for anti-tank guns;
- stereoscopic telescope - will add to the review in a stationary state 92,5 meters. Increased visibility will help keep the distance from the enemy and more effectively provide support to the allies;
- camouflage net - with a good view with a stereo tube, a great option to increase camouflage and stand in the bushes shooting damage.
Crew training
The crew of the vehicle consists of four people, the commander has a combined specialization with a radio operator. Given all of the above, this option for learning skills will be effective:
Disguise will increase the excellent standard invisibility of the tank, so you need to download it first.
Combination of smooth rotation of the tower и smooth running will reduce the dispersion of the gun in motion.
The Brotherhood of War will reduce the reload time by about 0,3 seconds, speed up mixing, give a small increase in visibility and, in general, slightly increase the rest of the vehicle's characteristics.
Intuition will help you quickly change the projectile, because in battles with 8 levels you will often have to use gold subcalibers. The ammo rack is rarely critical, so the non-contact ammo rack perk can be downloaded last.
Radio interception will add to the review of 11,1 meters.
Equipment
The choice of consumables for level 6 has a standard view:
- small repair kit;
- small first aid kit;
- manual fire extinguisher.
If, first of all, the comfort of the game is more important than earning credits, then the fire extinguisher can be replaced with Cola box.
How to play T78
The T78, thanks to its good dynamics, can quickly take up key positions for firing from behind cover at the beginning of the battle. In addition, the high maximum speed allows you to quickly move if you need to escape or provide support on the other flank.
The rotating turret offers certain advantages:
- in close combat conditions, it increases the chances of hitting the enemy and surviving;
- there is no need to rotate the case, and accordingly the effect of the camouflage net and the stereo tube will not be reset.
Good accuracy and sufficient armor penetration for its level make it possible to conduct aimed fire at long and medium distances. Also, excellent UVN contribute to the game from the terrain.
Summary results
Most likely, the T78 will be sold in the premium store. In terms of its gameplay, this tank destroyer is very reminiscent of the M18 Hellcat, beloved by many players, which entered our TOP the best tanks of level 6. The T78 has one less crew member than the upgraded tank destroyers (there is no radio operator), so it's not the best option for upgrading the crew. The tank has a full level of battles, which means that at the bottom of the list you will have to load gold shells.
It is worth buying T78 only if it is not of paramount importance for you:
- earning silver;
- crew pumping;
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