[Coming Soon] Object 140 Platoon: The Last Medium Tank

Object 140 Platoon (Rank VII)

Historical Note

The prototype medium tank developed at the Ural Tank Plant under the factory designation Obiekt 140 was a further development of the T-54 family tank. The developers succeeded in improving almost all technical and combat characteristics of the vehicle – the Object 140 was armed with the latest 100 mm gun, received a new engine, transmission and running gear.

However, the tank didn't perform well in the comparative tests and was withdrawn from the competition. Later, the development of the Object 140 project became the basis for the USSR's first mass-produced missile tank, the IT-1.

Object 140

Object 140 can be called the most perfect Soviet tank of the medium class in the game. All the typical advantages of such tanks are brought to perfection here: mobility, damage, good defense.

Unlike the T-54 series, the Object 140 received a modern for its time 100 mm gun with a advanced muzzle brake. The main shell of the new tank will be a killing APCBC with high armor penetration rates and a good explosive charge. In addition, commanders will receive APDS and HEATFS for the most protected enemies and HE for quick disabling of light vehicles. The 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun on top of the turret also does a good job against light armored vehicles at close ranges.

The Object 140 continues the tradition of good mobility of Soviet medium tanks. Sufficient maximum speed and high specific power make the tank dynamic, set up for active gameplay. It is worth remembering, however, about the low speed in reverse. As a result, the “Object” will not always be able to quickly move behind cover for reloading.

Finally, a couple of words about the armor of the vehicle. Its frontal upper hull plate is angled, and the turret is traditionally dome-shaped. This will help to ricochet off some AP shells. But HEAT and APDS shells of most opponents can penetrate the armor of the Object 140 without any problems. The tank has average survivability – however, it is enough for a vehicle of this class.

Here come Object 140's colleagues in dangerous work!

PT-76-57

The outdated Soviet PT-76 series flanking tanks got a new life in the early 2000s, when an experimental fighting vehicle with an automatic 57-mm gun and automatic loader was created on their base. A real warhammer!

T-10A

The T-10 was the last heavy tank in service with the USSR. The tank is characterized by good mobility for its class and very powerful 122-mm gun with powerful muzzle-loading shells. It is excellent for position defense.

ZSU-23-4

“Shilka”, the favorite machine of experienced USSR commanders. A light mobile vehicle with 23-mm cannons and crazy fire rate, it protects the team from threats from the sky and easily eliminates lightly armored vehicles.

*Platoon vehicle lineup, vehicle specifications and camouflages are still a work in progress and may differ from those in this article.

The Object 140 Platoon (Rank VII) can be obtained in War Thunder Mobile (WTM) from the Big Trophy of the Tank Campaign or from an offer after the start of the Season.