World of Tanks supertest - Czech tier 7 light tank - Skoda T 17

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Škoda T 17: The Future Tier 7 Light Tank of Czechoslovakia in WoT

The Škoda T 17, a Czechoslovakian Tier 7 researchable light tank, entered the WoT EU Supertest on June 14. Let’s explore its features:

Drum Mechanics:

Full drum reload time: 11.51 seconds
Reload time between shells: 1.33 seconds
Number of shells in the drum: 5

Firepower:

Rate of fire: 17.82 rounds per minute
Ammunition capacity: 80 shells
Accuracy at 100 meters: 0.38
Vertical aiming angles: -8/+20 degrees
Dispersion from turret rotation (max.): 0.12 (5.01)
Dispersion after firing: 2.00
Dispersion when damaged: 2.00
Gun weight: 1,300 kg
Caliber: 75 mm

Shell Types:

AP (Armor Piercing):
- Penetration: 142 mm
- Penetration at 500m: 123 mm
- Shell velocity: 900 m/s
- Damage: 80
- Average damage per minute: 1,425
- Module damage: 100
- Cost per shell: 94 credits
APCR (Armor Piercing Composite Rigid):
- Penetration: 188 mm
- Penetration at 500m: 157 mm
- Shell velocity: 1,090 m/s
- Damage: 80
- Average damage per minute: 1,425
- Module damage: 100
- Cost per shell: 2,800 credits
HE (High Explosive):
- Penetration: 38 mm
- Shell velocity: 680 m/s
- Damage: 110
- Average damage per minute: 1,960
- Module damage: 100
- Cost per shell: 65 credits
- Blast radius: 1.06 m

Historical Background

After World War II, the Czechoslovak Army faced a diverse fleet of Soviet, German, British, and American armored vehicles. To consolidate their forces, Czechoslovakia decided to develop its own tanks. The Škoda T 17 project, resembling the Soviet IS-3 heavy tank, aimed for decent armor and a 75 mm gun. Although it remained a blueprint due to economic constraints, the focus shifted to medium tank development.