World of Tanks WoT 1.24.1 Common Test: Unveiling Vehicle Stat Changes – ST-62 Version 2 (USSR, Tier-10, MT, Premium)
The ST-62, a long-standing ST tank, has undergone its third major transformation. Previously, it was moved from tier 10 to tier 8, and before that, it was transferred from tier 9 to tier 10. Now, the tank has been reinstated to tier 10, and the drum for 3 shells has been reintroduced.
In terms of firepower:
- Gun loading time has increased from 4.79 to 31.64 seconds.
- Reloading time for one projectile is now 7.67/10.55/13.42 seconds.
- Reload time inside the magazine is 2.00 seconds.
- The number of shells in the magazine has increased from 1 to 3.
- The rate of fire has decreased from 12.52 to 7.82.
- Aiming time has decreased from 2.40 to 1.92 seconds.
- Accuracy at 100 m has improved from 0.40 to 0.35.
- Dispersion from maximum movement has increased from 0.08 (5.20) to 0.14 (7.00).
- Dispersion from maximum chassis rotation has increased from 0.08 (5.01) to 0.14 (8.03).
- Dispersion from maximum turret rotation has increased from 0.08 (4.34) to 0.10 (5.22).
- Ammunition count has decreased from 55 to 50 pieces.
- Armor penetration of the first (APCR) projectile has increased from 200 to 260 mm.
- Armor penetration of the first (APCR) projectile at 500m has increased from 180 to 250 mm.
- The initial flight speed of the first (APCR) projectile has increased from 1,223 to 1,320 m/s.
- Damage from the first (APCR) projectile has increased from 220 to 320.
- Average damage per minute of the first (APCR) projectile has decreased from 2,754 to 2,503.
- The cost of the first (APCR) projectile has decreased from 1,150 to 740 credits.
- Armor penetration of the second (HEAT) projectiles has increased from 255 to 330 mm.
- The initial flight speed of the second (HEAT) projectile has decreased from 1,052 to 950 m/s.
- Damage from the second (HEAT) projectile has increased from 220 to 320.
- Average damage per minute of the second (HEAT) projectile remains the same at 2,503.
- The cost of the second (HEAT) projectile has decreased from 4,800 to 4,000 credits.
- The initial flight speed of the third (HE) projectile has increased from 895 to 950 m/s.
- Damage from the third (HE) projectile has increased from 330 to 420.
- Average damage per minute of the third (HE) projectile has decreased from 4,130 to 3,285.
- The cost of the third (HE) projectile has decreased from 1,170 to 525 credits.
In terms of survivability:
- Hull armor has changed from 100/50/40 to 100/70/40 mm.
- Turret armor has increased from 190/70/50 to 290/150/50 mm.
- Tank durability or HP has increased from 1,250 to 1,950.
- Chassis module HP strength (after repair) has increased from 200 (150) to 250 (190).
- Chassis repair time has increased from 10.03 to 12.03 seconds.
- Engine module HP strength (after repair) has increased from 260 (130) to 360 (180).
- Optics module HP strength (after repair) has increased from 100 (50) to 120 (60).
- Module HP strength of the turret rotating mechanism (after repair) has increased from 140 (70) to 170 (85).
- Chance of fire has decreased from 0.12 to 0.10%.
In terms of mobility:
- Maximum forward speed has decreased from 65 to 50 km/h.
- Maximum reverse speed has decreased from 25 to 20 km/h.
- Load capacity has decreased from 40,000 to 35,000 kg.
- Specific power has increased from 15.79 to 20.00 hp/t.
- Turret traverse speed has decreased from 54.24 to 52.15 deg/s.
- Chassis traverse speed has decreased from 62.58 to 57.36 deg/s.
- Hull weight has decreased from 16,245 to 12,245 kg.
- Turret weight has decreased from 9,800 to 7,800 kg.
- Chassis weight has decreased from 8,000 to 6,000 kg.
- Tank weight has decreased from 38,000 to 30,000 kg.
In terms of spotting:
- View range has decreased from 400 to 390m.
In terms of camo:
- Invisibility of a vehicle in motion after a shot has decreased from 2.59% to 2.45%.
- Invisibility of a stationary vehicle after a shot has decreased from 3.45% to 3.27%.
In general:
- The tank class has been changed from “Premium” to “Promotional”.
- Added tank tags: “Earning bonds” and “Unique”.
- Removed tank tags: “Universal Medium tank”, “Gun rammer (Class 2)”.
- Tier has increased from 8 to 10.
- Role in battle has changed from universal medium tank to assault medium tank.
- Cost of repairing tank has increased from 7,125 to to 25,350 credits
- Module repair cost: from 4,787 to 8,960 credits
source – wotexpress
