Introducing Object 701, a new addition to the World of Tanks in the latest 1.23.1 update.
The Object 701 tank, a premium USSR HT-8, is set to undergo testing in random mode by our dedicated team of developers and supertesters with the launch of the 1.23.1 update.
Historical references
A bit of history: the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant Design Bureau took the initiative to develop this tank. The development process spanned from July 1943 to February 1944. By April 1944, they had manufactured the first prototype of Object 701, also known as No. 0.
After conducting long-term tests, they identified several design flaws. Consequently, in May and June 1944, they built two additional samples: No. 1 and No. 2. These vehicles underwent field testing in July and August of the same year. By September, they had completely dismantled them.
Interestingly, they later used the hulls and turrets of these dismantled vehicles to assemble two new samples: No. 5 and No. 6. This historical journey of Object 701’s development showcases the meticulous process of tank design and the continuous efforts for improvement.
Object 701 – full preliminary stats – 100% crew
FIREPOWER
- DAMAGE 390/390/530 HP
- ARMOR PENETRATION 221/270/61 mm
- SHELL VELOCITY 1400/820/790 m/s
- RELOAD TIME 14.38 s
- RATE OF FIRE 4.17
- AIMING TIME 2.78 s
- DISPERSION AT 100 M 0.42 M
- GUN ELEVATION ANGLE -5/20 deg
- AMMO CAPACITY 30 pcs
MOBILITY
- MAXIMUM FORWARD/ BACKWARD SPEED 30/12 km/h
- POWER 750 h.p.
- SPECIFIC POWER 13.64 h.p./t
- HULL TRAVERSE SPEED 21.9 deg/s
- TURRET TRAVERSE SPEED 21.9 deg/s
SURVIVABILITY
- TOTAL HIT POINTS 1650 HP
- HULL ARMOR 120/160/120 mm
- TURRET ARMOR 250/160/160 MM
- VIEW RANGE 340 m
- SIGNAL RANGE 730 m
CREW
- Commander (Radio Operator), gunner, driver/mechanic, loader
