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T-34 (1940)

T-34 (1940)

USSR · Medium tank · Rank 2

Battle Ratings

Arcade3.7
Realistic3.7
Simulator3.7

These are archived ratings; check the game for current values. The history below shows recorded ratings and announced changes.

Vehicle Overview

Nation
USSR
Class
Medium tank
Rank
2
Acquisition Type
Tech Tree

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Battlefield Role

Keep moving between covered firing positions. Angle cautiously and use side routes when the opposing gun or armor makes a frontal trade unfavorable.

Strengths

The vehicle adds another fighting role and a dependable replacement spawn to the lineup.

When to spawn

Choose it for a job your team needs. After a loss, try a different route rather than driving back into the same firing lane.

Common Mistakes

  • Repeating the same peek. Once an enemy has your range, move to another angle before firing again. A second shot from the same opening is easier to anticipate.
  • Firing without a retreat. Choose cover you can reach during the reload. Do not cross into an enemy firing lane just to finish a damaged target.

Survivability and Armor

Crew
4 persons

Protect the turret face, exposed hull and sides. T-34 variants have different turret shapes and guns; do not transfer an armor assumption from one variant to another.

Keep exposed sides and the fighting compartment behind cover. Check the incoming round and impact angle in Protection Analysis before relying on the armor.

Ammunition

BR-350A (MD-5 fuze) · APHEBC

A practical anti-tank round when it can penetrate. Aim into the fighting compartment so the explosive filler can reach crew and modules.

OF-350M · HE

Use against exposed crews, aircraft where applicable and lightly protected targets. Avoid spending the shot on heavy frontal armor.

Sh-354T · Shrapnel

Use against lightly armored targets or exposed components. Avoid a frontal exchange with heavier armor.

BR-350SP · APBC

Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.

Ready Rack and Carry Load

Maximum capacity
77 rounds

Carry enough for the route and resupply plan. A listed first-stage capacity alone does not establish a safe spawn load or prove that another rack is empty.

Mobility

Maximum forward speed
49 km/h
Maximum reverse speed
7 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio
19.5 hp/t
Engine power
500 hp
Weight
25.6 t

Top speed is not cross-country pace. Check the reverse route before taking a firing position.

Optics

Gunner

Night equipment
Unknown
Magnification
1.9×–3.5×

Commander

Night equipment
Unknown

Driver

Night equipment
Unknown

Armaments

Primary weapon
76 mm L-11 cannon
Secondary weapons
7.62 mm DT machine gun (coaxial)
Reload
9.3 → 7.1 s

Economy

Crew training
4,500 SL
Expert crew
16,000 SL
Ace crew
160 GE
Ace crew research
190,000 RP
Reward multiplier · SL (AB/RB/SB)
30/50/60%
Reward multiplier · RP
118%
Total cost of modifications · RP
8,410 RP
Total cost of modifications · SL
9,410 SL

Battle Rating History

T-34 (1940) · confirmed changes
DateGame modeBattle rating
No confirmed battle rating changes are recorded.
Archived rating records
Recorded snapshots
Date / sourceArcadeRealisticSimulator
October 8, 2026Site profile snapshot3.73.73.7
May 1, 2026Observed · Wiki archive ↗3.73.73.7
November 26, 2024Observed · Wiki archive ↗3.33.32.7
Sources and data checks

Vehicle data checked October 8, 2026. Crew optics checked October 22, 2026. Speeds use Realistic Battles values. Reload depends on crew skills and qualification; damage can reduce performance. Unknown equipment is not a confirmed absence.

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