Today we are talking about the rebalance of USSR equipment.

In update 9.22 we will bring back to life the nation's most unpopular tanks by adding new vehicles and changing the USSR research tree. Why is this necessary? “Object 263” and its “younger comrades” rarely participated in battles, like the Soviet Tier X ST “Object 430”, which is not surprising. They were not easy to play. In addition, cars of different levels differed too much in gameplay.

We plan to rework the mentioned vehicle branches in order to breathe life into the listed vehicles and make playing them consistent and understandable. In addition, in version 9.22 you will find new gameplay on Tier VIII-X heavy tanks with a rear turret.

Now let’s take a closer look at the changes and the reasons that led to them.

Medium tanks

Branch A -43 does not give any idea what kind of machine you will be able to play on at level X. After getting acquainted with all the advantages and disadvantages of ST with a rear turret at levels VII-IX, it was logical to expect similar gameplay at the top of the line. However, instead you received a classic melee medium tank and were disappointed. Naturally, the popularity of the branch fell.

If you are in the process of exploring the branch that leads to Object 430, keep in mind that this machine with the 9.22 output will “move” to another branch (which will be upgraded from the T-44). Please take this information into account.

What would make you give this thread a second chance? Perhaps what it lacked was gameplay consistency. This is what we focused on in update 9.22, moving “Object 430” to level IX. There he will form a mini-branch of well-armored assault STs with high one-time damage, pumped up from the T-44. And at level X a completely new car will appear: “Object 430U”.

The newcomer can boast of compact dimensions, decent mobility and good armor. He will easily enter the enemy’s flank, disable his equipment thanks to the high one-time damage, and get out from under fire unharmed.

The rear-mounted turret trio will eventually receive a top that will inherit the turret's strong armor and offer a logical post "Object 430 Option II" gameplay

New branch of heavy tanks

Until recently, Great Britain and Germany were the only nations where Tier X tanks had a rear turret. Some of you liked these cars, while others preferred a more traditional option. However, few would claim that the FV 215b, Pz.Kpfw. VII and VK 72.01 (K) (which was awarded for playing on the Global Map) were uninteresting. In update 9.22, Soviet equipment will join this group: a new gaming experience awaits you from classic Soviet “heavy” vehicles at levels VIII-X (a branch studied from the IS). Classic, but with a rear turret.

The highly armored IS-M, Object 705 and Object 705A will receive higher one-time damage than usual for Soviet heavy tanks. This value is compensated by the aiming parameters: these vehicles are not suitable for long-range firefights. Their element is fighting at medium and close range. However, this is not the main thing - the rear location of the tower is important. In combination with durable armor, good mobility (for this type of equipment) and a powerful weapon, it will allow you to easily “out-tank” the enemy.

Use the advantages of your vehicle and you will be able to effectively support the attack or send breaking enemy tanks into the Hangar. The gameplay of these TTs is a cross between playing Pz.Kpfw. VII and IS-7, but at the same time it remains unchanged as the branch is studied. The same cannot be said about firepower: from the 122 mm gun at Tier VIII to the powerful 152 mm gun of the Object 705A.

Players love the agile T-10 Assault, which quickly shifts the focus of the attack, demolishing everything in its path. However, no matter how good it was, it did not fit into the IS-3 and IS-7 group, so we replaced it with the Object 257. Don't worry, T-10 won't leave the game. Over the years, it has repeatedly proven its effectiveness, so it will receive a mini-branch, where at level X there will be a car with similar gameplay. We continue to work on this newcomer, so we'll tell you about it later.

Alternative branch of tank destroyer

We have long planned to put this branch of tank destroyers in order. Simply changing the machine parameters did not give the expected result. We are well aware of the problem, and we have found a new solution for it: rebalancing the branch for medium-close combat assault tank destroyers.

Concept

• High forward/backward speed combined with average maneuverability will allow these vehicles to quickly reach and occupy key positions, as well as escape from fire.
• Good frontal armor is ideal for blocking enemy projectiles, but the armor on the sides and lower frontal part is quite thin.
• Average one-time damage and a long reload will compensate for mobility and security.
• Accuracy and aiming time are designed for effective close-to-medium range combat and are not suitable for long-range fire.
• Not the most comfortable gun declination angles are caused by design features.

Rebalancing the branch in accordance with the given concept required some structural changes. We started by moving the Object 263 down a level, where it can shine with its DPM and armor (which remains the same as at Tier X!). The next step is to select the appropriate vehicle for Tier X, and this role was suited to "Object 268 Option 4". It received good speed, armor and an extremely effective gun with a caliber of 152 mm and an average one-time damage of 650 units.

"Object 263" and "Object 268 Option 4" demonstrated excellent results in internal tests. The vehicles “tanked” damage well and performed well in the role of assault tank destroyers - fast, armored, with moderate one-time damage and not too high damage per minute for a tank destroyer.

You were against moving “Object 263” to level IX, and we could not ignore it. Therefore, we left both cars for another iteration of closed internal testing. “Object 263” has not changed, but we have reduced the one-time damage "Object 268 Option 4" from 750 to 650 units, maintaining the previous damage per minute value to smooth out the sharp change in one-time damage and reload speed between Tier VIII and X vehicles.

The last (and probably the most difficult) task was to configure vehicles at the middle levels to serve as close- and medium-range assault tank destroyers. The SU-122-54 did not fit into this concept due to the traditional location of the wheelhouse. Here we were faced with a difficult choice: the car was clearly not suitable for the branch in terms of gameplay, but it was important from a historical point of view. We moved it down one level to see how it would perform there. Unfortunately, the vehicle demonstrated low efficiency in blocking damage even at level VIII and still did not fit into the gameplay concept of the branch. Therefore, we decided to remove the SU-122-54 from the game and create a branch entirely of vehicles with a rear turret.

The second iteration of the super test strengthened our belief that the concept we chose for the branch would give these tank destroyers what they were missing. These should be armored, fast vehicles with good one-time damage, the purpose of which is to lead the charge and provide interesting gameplay. The last assumption is based on supertest data. We want you to test this hypothesis yourself, determine if any further changes are needed, and together we will make the best decision. Let's wait for the start of the general test of update 9.22 and find out how ready the vehicles of this branch are for battle!

During the general test of version 9.22, which is coming soon, we will be monitoring your feedback and statistics. We want to make sure that the modified machines perform the way we expect them to.

The game World of Tanks is the most popular online game in Europe. This guide was written for its novice players and contains tips on leveling up Soviet vehicle branches, as well as recommendations on how to fight for them.

General information about Soviet technology.

It’s no secret that the USSR equipment is the most popular on the Russian game server, and it’s clear why =)) But this is not the only reason. The game developers really made the USSR tanks truly strong, and better than their German and American counterparts. A detailed comparison of the best technology will be below.

Newbie set.

The Beginner's Kit is a small package of files that any novice player should have - they make the game much easier and more convenient. All the files listed below are installed by replacing the files in the game folder.

Attention! - This method is officially approved by the game developers.

Soviet Technology

Armed with the necessary software, you can begin to directly familiarize yourself with Soviet technology. We will look at 4 main branches: the heavy tank (HT) branch, the medium tank (ST) branch, the tank destroyer (PT) branch and the self-propelled gun (artillery) branch.

General diagram of branches (click on the picture to enlarge)

A branch of Soviet heavy tanks.

WITH "MS-1" By "T-28" We gain experience in the game, learn to shoot, remember maps and the most convenient places for defense/attack. It is worth noting that during this period you can do without a premium account. But starting from a tank of level 5 and higher, you need to take premium. It is also worth noting that every time you purchase a new tank, its crew should be transplanted and retrained in order to upgrade the crew’s skills. A crew that has completed at least 2-3 thousand battles will have maximum skills, and the commander will have the highest rank in the game for a USSR tanker - “Senior Lieutenant”.

"KV"- Tier 5 tank of the USSR TT branch. You will remember this tank for a long time. It is with him, armored and clumsy, that we begin to learn how to play for TT. If before there was no point in hiding behind houses, now you will urgently need it. When playing as him, you remember that this tank is bad in attack because... very slow and in open areas easy prey for artillery, and in close combat easy prey for CTs who will pick at your stern (the rear part of the tank) while you turn the hull and turret. And not only ST, but also light tanks (LT) with a good gun and fast AT. Try to keep your distance from the enemy. Learn to be patient and sit on the defensive and anyone who jumps into your line of fire will very quickly turn into a pile of burning metal!

I’ll also note about the KV and any Tier 5 tank that it’s very easy to earn credits with them. And the point is not that shells and repairs cost little. If you go to http://www.wotdb.ru/ and right-click on “HF” you can see the 4th “Advanced” tab, which, by the way, is not in the game. It has an indicator “Credits Coefficient” which is equal to 0.99. This means that for a battle on “KV” you receive 99% of the total indicator. For example, for MS-1 this coefficient is 0.69. The coefficient is different for all levels, but for tanks of level 5 it is the highest. To feel the difference, here is a summary of the USSR TT branch:

Tank/Credits Ratio
Level 1 "MS-1" / 0.69
Level 2 "T-26" / 0.69
Level 3 "T-46" / 0.69
Level 4 "T-28" / 0.86
Level 5 "KV" / 0.99
Level 6 "KV-3" / 0.76
Level 7 "IS" / 0.76
Level 8 "IS-3" / 0.69
Level 9 "IS-4" / 0.68
Level 10 "IS-7" / 0.70

(This coefficient is even higher for tanks for gold).

Thus, you can spend a lot of time on the “KV” to earn as many credits as possible (in this way you can earn 1kk credit per day with a premium). Moreover, while you are earning money, you will be able to open not only all the improvements and turn the KV from stock status (a tank in its original store equipment) to the top (when all the best equipment has been studied and installed), but also open the next tank, the KV-3. , as well as, if desired, gain experience on the S-51 and KV-1s.

Also, take this opportunity to purchase non-removable equipment for your main tank. It is expensive, but if you buy it once, it will remain with your main tank forever. The best non-removable equipment is:

1) Large-caliber gun rammer - increases reload speed by 10%
2) Reinforced aiming drives - increase the aiming speed of weapons by 10%
3) Large anti-fragmentation lining - reduces damage by 15% from explosions (for example, when an artillery shell explodes nearby) and rams.

This is the best set for TT. When changing the main tank, they can be dismantled for 10 gold, which is equal to 1.1 rubles, which is essentially not money =))
Also, starting from the next tank, we accumulate “Free Experience” and do not spend it on various improvements. This experience will be used to upgrade the branch of Soviet tank destroyers.

"KV-3"- Tier 6 tank of the USSR TT branch. A worthy successor to the KV tank. You will have more HP, and in top condition you will have a turret with 130mm of frontal armor. Thus, hiding behind a low barrier, you can fire to kill, without fear that any enemy below level 5 will be able to penetrate you.

"IS"- Tier 7 tank of the USSR TT branch. Compared to the KV-3, you will feel a loss because... the tower will become less strong, but this is more than compensated for by its maneuverability. Also, compared to other Tier 7 tanks, the “IS” will significantly dominate. It’s also worth noting that shells will cost from 1k credits per shot, and the game without a premium account will be at a loss. This is a cunning calculation of the game developers so that no one can reach level 10 tank without purchasing a premium account.

"IS-3"- Tier 8 tank of the USSR TT branch. This is a wonderful tank. By switching to it, you will begin to feel more confident because... Compared to the "IS", you will again have a strong forehead at the turret, but if the forehead of the "KV-3" could be pierced by opponents above level 6, then the forehead of the "IS-3" can only be pierced by tanks of levels 9-10 with top guns. This opens up a completely new opportunity that could not be used before: In the IS-3, ride the enemy head-on into a ram, so that you stand face to face, but do not let the enemy drive back, so that the distance between you does not increase. If the enemy is stupid, he will try to break through the forehead of your tower because... when the tanks stand up, the sights cannot be lowered head-on below the enemy turret. If the enemy is below level 9 and shoots you at the tower, he will not penetrate it. And as soon as he makes his shot, you drive back on the IS-3 so that the enemy’s front hull is visible in the sight, and inflict damage on him, then press the enemy in the forehead again. You repeat the procedure until the enemy is completely destroyed; however, if the enemy is sandwiched, for example, between city ruins, then he will not even have a chance to escape. With this tactic, you can defeat many opponents, and even level 9 tanks, without losing HP. I will also say about the IS-3 that it is a breakthrough tank. Its main task is surprise attacks from the flank. The later the enemy detects you, the more effective your attack will be. For direct attacks, the IS-3 is still rather weak. This initiative will continue to belong to tanks of levels 9 and 10.

"IS-4"- Tier 9 tank of the USSR TT branch. A worthy example of a Tier 9 tank. In stock condition, it will seem extremely slow and not agile (the clumsy “KV” will immediately come to mind). But in top condition it is an excellent vehicle with a high armor rating (the IS-4 has more armor than the IS-7). The IS-4 also has a relatively slow speed, which is why it is often compared to the German Maus. Moreover, in one of the future updates they want to make the IS-4 a level 10 tank. That’s why many people now don’t even switch to IS-7, but remain playing on IS-4. Another important factor here is that repairing an IS-4 costs 17k credits, and repairing an IS-7 costs 30k credits. That is, if you can still somehow earn money on IS-4, you won’t be able to make money on IS-7 even with a premium account.

"IS-7"- tank level 10 of the TT branch of the USSR. The strongest heavy tank represented by the USSR. As already mentioned, it has less armor than the IS-4. But this figure is insignificant. But its speed and maneuverability are head and shoulders above. So, if the IS-4 accelerates to a maximum of 35 km per hour, then the IS-7 can accelerate to 50 km per hour. By the way, this is the highest speed among all Soviet TTs. And this will save him. Given the importance of the IS-7 on the battlefield, it will always be the main target of enemy artillery. And good speed will be a tangible salvation.

Comparisons:

"IS-7" vs "Maus"
In an open field, Mouse will become an easy prey for the IS-7 because... They penetrate each other in the same way, but only the IS-7 has high maneuverability. Mouse is good against low-level opponents who are not able to pierce him, but not against the IS-7, and certainly not against the American T30, which will not only pierce Mouse with a bang but also cause higher damage.

"IS-7" vs "E-100"
"E-100" is a new German tank of level 10. Has less HP and armor than Mouse, but his speed is higher. In a Duel with the IS-7, he will have an equal chance of winning.

"IS-7" vs "T30"
In this battle, T30 will have an advantage because it has higher damage. But nevertheless, it is significantly inferior to the IS-7 in terms of armor, which makes it an easy prey for lower-level opponents, so preference in this comparison is given to the IS-7.

A branch of Soviet tank destroyers.

WITH "AT-1" By "SU-85" we upgrade only with free experience accumulated during the upgrade period on the TT and immediately get on the SU-85.

Starting from the SU-85 we ride all the way to "ISU-152". When playing as these vehicles, remember that Soviet tanks have the weakest armor, which makes them easy prey for any enemy, but at the same time they have the best gun, which allows them to deal significant damage to the enemy. So it’s worth remembering that Soviet anti-tank vehicles have the highest level of stealth in movement and in a standing position.

PT stealth coefficient [moving/standing]
Level 2 "AT-1" - 0.35/0.55
Level 3 "SU-76" - 0.38/0.53
Level 4 "SU-85B" - 0.4/0.5
Level 5 "SU-85" - 0.2/0.6
Level 6 "SU-100" - 0.2/0.6
Level 7 "SU-152" - 0.1/0.37
Level 8 "ISU-152" - 0.1/0.37
Level 9 “Ob.704” - 0.2/0.3

That is, when playing for Soviet tanks, you should acquire a camouflage net that will reduce the visibility of the tank by another 25% and you will become invisible even if the enemy is at a distance of 20 meters from you. From which it follows that your main role will be ambushes and attacks from bushes at long distances. This game will be for all Soviet tanks up to the ISU-152 and it will change little when you move from vehicle to vehicle. But everything will change when you reach “Ob.704”...

"Ob.704"- Tank destroyer, level 9 of the Soviet tank branch. Has one of the strongest guns in the game. The damage from its shells is 2 times higher than that of any level 9 tank and 1.5 times higher than that of level 10 tanks. 2 of his shots are enough to kill the IS-4. Just 1 shot is enough to send any enemy level 6 and below to the scrapheap. But high damage isn't everything. At first glance, it may seem that the Ob.704 has too little armor (the frontal armor of the Ob.704 = 120 mm), but in fact it is more than enough. The fact is that the Ob.704 has a rational angle of inclination of the frontal armor that ricochets most enemy shells. Both the Jagdtiger and T95 armor can be penetrated by knowing the weak points (for this you need to use the penetration skins that were mentioned at the very beginning of the guide). It is also worth noting that the “Ob.704” will be more maneuverable than the “Jagdtiger” and much more maneuverable than the “T95” whose maximum speed is 13 km per hour (slower than that of the “Mouse”) while the “Ob.704” has a maximum speed 37 km per hour. Thus, with an equal amount of HP and with an equal penetration rate of each other, it turns out that the “Ob.704” has the highest damage and the highest maneuverability - which makes it not only the best tank in the game, but also one of the best tier 9 tanks.

A branch of Soviet medium tanks.

This thread can be downloaded in two ways:
1) Directly through “BT-2”
2) Bypassing via “KV”

Personally, I recommend through “KV” because... As was already said earlier, earnings are very good at KV. In addition, it will already be top-end, which will make the game even easier.
But if you want to download a direct branch of Soviet medium tanks, then it’s worth noting that playing for them will be interesting and different from driving a TT.

"BT-2" , "BT-7" And "A-20" you will like them for their speed. The main thing here is to watch where you are going and not who you are shooting at. After all, if you crash into an obstacle, they will immediately bite you to death. In order to both roll and shoot, just attach the sight to the enemy by right-clicking on him, and constantly press fire while not stopping to watch the road. Here the software that was posted earlier will help us. By zooming out the map to the sky, we can see where to go and where to shoot and where the opponents are, and how to maneuver so as to remain inaccessible to enemy fire. That is, the task will be significantly simplified. It’s also worth remembering one rule of playing for the “A-20” when you find yourself in battles against opponents who are head and shoulders above you. "A-20", like the German "Leopard", are light-carrying tanks. That is, intelligence that detects enemies. Many novice players make the mistake of thinking that they can help in some way by being in the rear and hiding behind obstacles while playing as fireflies. This is a big mistake. Fireflies have one task - to shine. As soon as the battle begins, immediately go to the enemy base to find as many enemies as possible. And it doesn’t even matter that they will kill you right away. The mechanics of the game are such that experience and credit are given to everyone not only for damage done and kills, but also to those who are the first to discover enemy tanks. Thus, by highlighting more than 9 opponents, you will not only receive the “Scout” medal, but also get quite a bit of experience and credits - by the way, very good earnings in just 1 minute of battle. Difficulties will begin with the T-34...

"T-34"- Tier 5 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. Unfortunately, the legendary tank is not shown in the best way in the game. For most opponents, you will be easy prey. Actually, this is why I recommend downloading the ST branch via “KV”. But as soon as you switch to the T-34-85, it will become much easier.

"T-34-85"- Tier 6 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. Unlike its level 5 counterpart, it has significantly higher damage. By maneuvering competently, you can remain inaccessible to enemy attacks. Actually, on the T-34-85 you will learn the basics of playing for the ST and this style will continue until the T-54.

"KV-1s"- Tier 6 tank of the USSR TT branch. If you still decide to download the ST branch via KV, then you will like this tank. It will be superior to the T-34-85 in armor, which will be rare, but it will still be a lifesaver, given that the speed is not much lower.

"KV-13"- Tier 7 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. The final transformation of the KV into a medium tank. And although after it you will have to spend a little more time to transfer to another level 7 ST “T-43”, it will be worth it because the armor of the KV-13 remained essentially the same as that of the KV, and the speed was a cut above.

"T-43"- Tier 7 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. Perhaps many will find this tank terrible. It will be painful not to have enough armor. Any opponent will punch you, and the game will be extremely difficult. Of course, a new powerful gun will make the situation easier, but nevertheless, time is still ticking. to "T-44" will be one of the most difficult.

"T-44"- Tier 8 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. After the T-43 it will seem like a very good car to you. The main thing is to remember. STs travel in a small flock of 3-4 cars. They are also called the “Wolf Pack”. Such a flock can easily destroy any TT without loss or damage. The pack's tactics are simple. While the first one is diverting the enemy’s attention to himself (the enemy’s muzzle should be pointing towards the distractor), the rest are picking at the back side of the enemy’s turret (by the way, many tanks have ammo racks there). If the enemy begins to turn the muzzle towards those picking at him, the one who distracted him will immediately begin to hit him. This is the main combat tactic of ST. Therefore, you should make loyal friends and, together with them in the platoon, coordinating your actions through voice communication, go on a steel hunt!

"T-54"- Tier 9 tank of the ST branch of the USSR. As soon as you transfer to this tank from the T-44, the game will truly be a pleasure! "T-54" will mark the crown of ST Soviet tanks in the game. It is fast maneuverable, and the rational slope of the armor makes it not yet penetrable. The main thing to remember is the rule: 1 is not a warrior in the field. Only a wolf pack with loyal companions should ride the T-54. It is also worth noting that the T-54 is not only the best Soviet ST, but also the best ST in the entire game. You can verify this by comparing the main characteristics of level 9 ST of different nations. The German E-50 will be slightly faster than the T-54, but it has a much lower turning speed, which makes the T-54 much more maneuverable. In addition, it is much larger than the T-54, which makes it an easy target, but the fact that the E-50 has weaker damage finally puts an end to the dispute. Comparing the T-54 with the American Patton, one can only note that the Patton is even less maneuverable than the T-54, and maneuverability is the main factor in comparing the ST. Therefore, the verdict is simple - the best ST in the game is the T-54.

Branch of Soviet artillery.

The Soviet artillery branch can be upgraded either directly, or again through the KV. If we take the Soviet artillery branch, then it is worth noting that the first Soviet self-propelled guns will have a relatively high rate of fire (on average up to 9 rounds per minute), but towards the end the shots will become less and less frequent. But the damage will increase significantly.

General recommendations for all self-propelled guns: Your task on the battlefield is to take a rear position in order to reach the largest part of the map. It is worth noting that many people make the mistake of not keeping track of where your allies will go. You need to take a position in the rear part where more allies went to the front line so that it doesn’t work out so that you go wherever you want and are left alone without forward cover. Having taken a position, remember the same thing - your goal is the strongest enemy tanks. Be patient and don’t waste time reloading small things. Wait for the enemy's main tanks to appear and strike them. A few direct hits on them and you will ensure your team victory.

Directly regarding specific self-propelled guns, I will note: the first 4 self-propelled guns with "SU-18" By "SU-8" will have a firing range that does not cover the entire map. But already with level 6 self-propelled guns "SU-14" And "S-51" you can cover the entire map. Actually, this is where the differences between self-propelled guns end. "Ob.212" And "Ob.261" will differ from their predecessors in their weapon aiming speed, rate of fire, damage and amount of HP. But this does not have much effect because... The task of artillery is to fire at the enemy from a safe distance and hit each time. Indicators such as armor, damage, maneuverability do not matter when comparing self-propelled guns because By definition, they do not participate in close combat. Therefore, it is impossible to determine which level 8 self-propelled gun is the best, by analogy with other types of tanks.

Result:

Thus, in the hangar of a veteran of the game World of Tanks you can see all the top Soviet equipment: “IS-7”, “Ob.704”, “T-54” and “Ob.261” and “KV” with “Leopard” on which you can earn credits very well. =))

Official website of the game - sometimes it’s useful to keep up to date with the news))
The official forum of the game contains a lot of useful tips and reading material for the novice player.
Tank calculator - very useful if during a battle you want to find out where the enemy’s armor is weaker or just compare vehicles without being in the game.

Testing of innovations that await the development branch of medium tanks of the USSR begins. The developers are planning to seriously upgrade the A-44, shift tier 9-10 vehicles to lower positions and add a new top-end ST Object 430U. Interesting? Then we invite you to familiarize yourself with the details of the planned changes.

What to expect after the update?

So, let’s look at the detailed collisions that will occur within the ST-shek development branch of the “Soviet”. The following is planned:

Why are changes being made to the ST branches?

The developers commented on the upcoming changes as follows:

The branch of medium tanks of the USSR has long been in need of modernization and improvements. We are going to completely rework this class of equipment, starting from level 7 and above. The changes are aimed at optimizing frontal armor, mobility and one-time damage. This is why Object 416 is being removed from the research branch - the tank has weak protection, and therefore forces players to play in PT mode. Some changes will affect Objects 430 and 430II, which will make the game more interesting and the gameplay richer.

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Players pay special attention to the Soviet branch of World of Tanks tanks of all types, because many choose this technique not only for its unique and enjoyable gameplay, but also for its historical attachment to this technique.

Almost all tanks of the Soviet Union have a low chance of engine fire, which greatly increases the survivability of these vehicles, and the variety of gameplay will allow you to choose the type of equipment that will bring the player maximum pleasure.

The main task of a light tank is to detect the enemy and assist the team by transmitting intelligence about the movement of enemy forces.

This type of tank has a rather complex gameplay, because all tanks that belong to this type have a relatively small margin of safety, lack strong armor, and in most cases have a weapon with low damage per shot.

But at the same time, players who choose to play on light Soviet tanks receive excellent mobility, camouflage (which remains consistently high when moving and in a stationary vehicle), as well as excellent visibility.

Light tanks of the Soviet research branch have excellent speed and power-to-weight ratios compared to similar vehicles of other nations. Most light tanks of the USSR have excellent camouflage, which allows, if played correctly, to remain unnoticed and confidently transmit intelligence data to the allies throughout the entire battle.

With relatively low damage per shot, the guns of these tanks have high damage per minute, which is often decisive in a duel with enemy light tanks or when breaking through to artillery.

The Soviet medium tank research branch features a wide variety of vehicles that are quite different from the medium tanks of other nations.

The main tasks of the vehicles are flank breakthroughs into the rear of enemy forces and inflicting a large amount of damage to enemy vehicles.

But the uniqueness of Soviet medium vehicles lies in the fact that all high-level tanks have excellent turret armor, which makes it possible to fight almost equally with heavy enemy tanks, while hiding the vehicle’s hull in the terrain.

Another important advantage is the excellent guns, which have excellent damage per minute. This fully compensates for the relatively low armor penetration parameter of the basic projectile and allows you to confidently fight even against several vehicles at the same time.

The disadvantages of medium-sized USSR vehicles include mediocre gun depression angles and mediocre maximum speed.

The most popular tanks of the Soviet Union are heavy tanks. These machines have so many advantages that they are ideal for those new to the game. At the same time, experienced players can show simply mind-blowing results using this type of technique.

A feature of heavy tanks of the USSR is strong armor, relatively excellent mobility and good one-time damage indicators for guns. Almost all heavy tanks in the Soviet branch of World of Tanks are famous for their impenetrability and are capable of holding off entire directions on their own.

High-level Soviet heavy tanks have simply impenetrable turret armor and, if played correctly, are capable of record levels of blocked damage. Also, some vehicles have hull armor of the “Pike Nose” type, which allows, if the hull is positioned correctly, to repel enemy shells of even colossal calibers.

The disadvantage of this armor arrangement is the inability to tighten the vehicle hull due to a sharp drop in the value of the reduced armor. The guns of these vehicles are rather inaccurate, but this is more than compensated by the huge one-time damage, heavy tanks of the 7th level can take away a third of the strength of an enemy of their level in one shot, and such legendary vehicles as the KV-2 are capable of sending most targets into the hangar with one shot, especially lightly armored ones.

The role of tank destroyers on the battlefield is to destroy all enemy tanks in the player’s field of view. The tank destroyers of the Soviet Union are best suited for this task. Vehicles of this type have guns with huge one-time damage and armor penetration.

The excellent camouflage of Soviet vehicles allows them to destroy enemy vehicles without the risk of being detected. Often, players on Soviet tank destroyers remain undetected throughout the entire battle.

The disadvantages of this type of equipment include very poor visibility, but the correct selection of additional equipment and a properly trained crew can compensate for this disadvantage.

Weak armor and, in some cases, insufficient mobility also introduce some inconvenience when playing with this vehicle, but all this is compensated by the pleasure of the gun. It’s so nice to fire at an enemy who has no idea where he’s coming from.

Thanks to such features of Soviet technology, players often inflict mind-boggling amounts of damage.

Soviet self-propelled guns have gameplay that is strikingly different from other types of equipment. They have the ability to fire at almost any point on the map, while remaining safe in the vicinity of their base.

The main shells of such equipment are high-explosive fragmentation shells, which have a high chance of disabling the internal modules and crew members of the enemy vehicle. Large caliber guns make it possible not only to disable several modules of an enemy vehicle, but also to hit several vehicles at once.

As the player explores the branch of Soviet self-propelled guns, the player has the opportunity to play on vehicles with relatively good mobility, guns with high one-time damage, or guns with high damage per minute. The disadvantage of this technique is the almost complete lack of armor, which makes it vulnerable in close combat, poor accuracy of the gun and poor projectile speed.

Another significant drawback is the lack of a good overview.

Premium vehicles in the World of Tanks game include a set of vehicles of different types that have increased profitability compared to similar tanks of the same levels.

Owners of such equipment almost never have problems with the in-game currency – silver. Also, such vehicles have an accelerated time for pumping up crew perks and do not require retraining of the crew when transferring them from a non-premium vehicle.

Soviet premium tanks are presented in almost all classes except artillery. This variety of machines will significantly simplify the speed of development in the game. In addition, most of the Soviet premium tanks have a preferential battle level, which will allow you to best show your vehicle in tank battles and earn a lot of silver from each battle.

On December 12, the day update 9.21 was released, Wargaming announced in the World of Tanks community on VKontakte that a new branch of USSR heavy tanks would soon appear in the game. The new branch will have three new tanks - Tiers VIII, IX and X. These will be IS-M, Object 705 and Object 705A tanks.

All three new vehicles will have a rear-mounted turret. They will be armored, with good armor penetration and above average one-time damage. They will have to pay for such good qualities with their mobility.

The first tank presented was the IS-M, which is located on level VIII. The developers first talked about this tank two years ago, in December 2015. And even then it was reported that IS-M would be introduced into the game.

This tank was developed as a deep design modification of the IS-2 heavy tank. In the game, the tank is implemented as one of the simplest gameplay - drive and shoot. Inexperienced players may have problems while playing on this tank only because the turret and gun are located at the rear of the vehicle, which makes it difficult to drive out to shoot from behind cover.

I would like to separately note that the specified characteristics of the IS-M indicated in the graph above are not final. It is possible that after testing at the Supertest the characteristics will be edited. It is also currently unknown from which tank the transition to IS-M will take place.

The IS-2SH heavy tank is a design version of the deep modernization of the IS-2, proposed by N.F. Shashmurin at plant No. 100 at the beginning of 1944. The project included a rear location of the fighting compartment, as well as the installation of a 122-mm long-barreled gun. The project did not receive further development, since the development of the IS-6 tank (Object 252) began.

This tank is already present in the game World of Tanks: Blitz under the name IS-2SH. However, in that game the tank is presented as unique. It could be obtained during the “Field Test” marathon from May 8 to May 29, 2017.