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War Thunder T-34-85 STP: Review of Vertical Stabilizer and Smoke Grenade Launchers
This video introduces the T-34-85 STP tank in War Thunder. This tank is equipped with a vertical stabilizer and smoke grenades, allowing it to gain a favorable position in battle, and can use high-penetration shells available on the T-44. Through various shell compositions and actual gameplay, the advantages and disadvantages of the T-34-85 STP are analyzed, and preferences are revealed through comparison with the T-44.
1. 🎮 T-34-85 STP Introduction: Features and Differences from the Existing T-34-85
- ✅ The T-34-85 STP is a Soviet tank with a BR of 6.3, added in the Spearhead update.
- ✅ Unlike the existing T-34-85, it is equipped with a vertical stabilizer and smoke grenades, improving its ability to fire while moving and its survivability.
- ✅ It can use 164mm penetration APCBC shells available on the T-44, improving its frontal engagement capabilities.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Vertical Stabilizer | Improved firing accuracy while moving |
| Smoke Grenades | Easy escape in dangerous situations |
| APCBC Shells | Improved frontal engagement capabilities |
00:02 - 00:41
1. 🎮 T-34-85 STP Introduction: Features and Differences from the Existing T-34-85
- ✅ The T-34-85 STP is a Soviet tank with a BR of 6.3, added in the Spearhead update.
- ✅ Unlike the existing T-34-85, it is equipped with a vertical stabilizer and smoke grenades, improving its ability to fire while moving and its survivability.
- ✅ It can use 164mm penetration APCBC shells available on the T-44, improving its frontal engagement capabilities.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Vertical Stabilizer | Improved firing accuracy while moving |
| Smoke Grenades | Easy escape in dangerous situations |
| APCBC Shells | Improved frontal engagement capabilities |
00:42 - 01:17
2. ⚔️ Shell Composition and Usage Strategies: APHBC, APCBC, APCR
- ✅ APHBC shells have low penetration but are useful for flank attacks or attacking anti-air vehicles due to their large explosive charge.
- ✅ APCBC shells are suitable for frontal engagements due to their high penetration.
- ✅ APCR shells have a maximum penetration of 195mm and can penetrate the Tiger's face, but it is best to avoid frontal engagements.
- ✅ Smoke grenades can create a smokescreen in the rear to prevent enemy pursuit.
| Shell Type | Penetration | Features |
|---|---|---|
| APHBC | Low | High explosive charge, useful for flank attacks/anti-air vehicles |
| APCBC | High | Suitable for frontal engagements |
| APCR | 195mm | Can penetrate the Tiger's front, avoid frontal engagements |
01:18 - 01:27
3. 💨 How to Use Smoke Grenades: Survival Strategies in 6.7+ Matchmaking
- ✅ The 6.3 BR T-34-85 STP is highly likely to encounter 6.7+ matchmaking.
- ✅ Using smoke grenades is useful for escaping from high-tier tanks.
01:28 - 01:45
4. 🤔 T-34-85 STP vs T-44: Preference Comparison
- ✅ The T-34-85 STP retains the basic characteristics of the T-34-85 while providing additional features.
- ✅ Compared to the T-44, some users prefer the T-44 due to its high hull rigidity.
- ✅ The T-44 has excellent mobility, allowing for stable gameplay in combat situations.
01:46 - 05:25
5. 🎮 Actual Gameplay: Strategic Positioning and Engaging Enemy Tanks
- ✅ Engaging various enemy tanks (Tiger, Panther, etc.), strategic positioning using terrain is important.
- ✅ Use smoke grenades to escape dangerous situations and evade enemy attacks.
- ✅ Exploit enemy weaknesses to effectively destroy them.
05:26 - 05:33
6. 🏁 Final Thoughts: T-34-85 STP Review
- ✅ The T-34-85 STP is fun in top matches, but otherwise shows mediocre performance.
- ✅ Personally, I prefer the T-44 due to its good mobility.