TBT – Premium Level 9 Heavy Tank of Czechoslovakia in World of Tanks (WOT)
The TBT (Czechoslovakia, HT-9, premium, mechanics: 2-shell drum) has entered the World of Tanks (WOT) supertest. This tank’s status may change after testing, but its current characteristics and design provide exciting gameplay possibilities.
Key Gun Characteristics
Equipped with a 2-shell drum, the TBT delivers impressive firepower. Here are its gun-specific features:
- Average Damage: 500
- Armor Penetration:
- With armor-piercing shells: 247
- With APCR shells: 290
- With HE shells: 65
- Drum Reload Time: 32.60 seconds
- Time Between Shells: 3 seconds
- Shells per Drum: 2
- Sight Translation Speed: 26.07
- Vertical Aiming Angles: -7/20
- Aiming Time: 2.68 seconds
- Dispersion at 100 m: 0.39
- Average Damage Per Minute: 1,685
- Initial Projectile Velocity:
- Armor-piercing: 980
- Sub-caliber: 1,180
- High-explosive: 980
Note: Performance characteristics include the commander’s bonus.
Historical Background
Developed during the second half of the 1950s, the TBT (Těžký bojový tank) project was an ambitious attempt by Czechoslovak engineers to create a mobile heavy tank inspired by the T-10 Soviet tank. Its design emphasized durability and mobility, using stamped and bent armor sheets instead of cast parts for enhanced strength.
The concept envisioned a heavy tank capable of operating alongside medium tanks in breakthrough operations. However, Czechoslovakia’s industrial challenges prevented the tank’s construction, leaving the TBT as a draft design that never reached production.
Additional Information
- Crew of 4: Commander (Radio Operator), Gunner, Driver, Loader.
- Combat Role: Heavy breakthrough tank.
- Special Equipment Category: Survivability.
This heavy tank promises exciting gameplay dynamics with its 2-shell drum mechanics, making it a valuable addition to World of Tanks. Stay tuned for updates from the supertest and possible changes to its performance characteristics!
source – wotexpress eu