We would like to present you a new researchable module for one of the top tanks of the USSR/Russian armored vehicle tech tree – an explosive reactive armor set for the T-80B.
In the previous War Thunder update, we introduced T-80B, a top main battle tank of the USSR/Russian tech tree. In update 1.83 Masters of the Sea, we will introduce a new researchable module for this vehicle – the Kontakt-1 add-on explosive reactive armor. It will significantly boost the tank’s defense against HEAT projectiles, such as chemical rounds and anti-tank guided missiles. In combination with the main passive armour of the vehicle, this will provide increased anti-HEAT protection of up to 850-900 mm, helping it to withstand fire from even the most powerful ATGMs.
You can read about explosive armor and how it works in our devblog.
Explosive Reactive Armor and Composite Armor
Check the previous devblogs:
Comments (101)
Challenger 1 Applique and era armor is where Gaijoobles?
Apparently the Challenger 1 is too OP at the moment according to Gaijoobles.
I think that was fitted on the Mk 3, we have the Mk 2, however the Mk 2 should have additional armour over the ammunition storage
Tado, I remember the Devs saying something about them adding the Mk3 as an upgrade to the Mk2 a while ago.
T-80B's front rubber skirt deserves physics.. Please .
They better do that shit, if the antena can move, then this can also!
Degman84, i think they need to fix that rubber fender skirt being able to bounce a freaking shell that's totally BIAS in i guarantee intentional
How about ERA on KV-2?
Da, and put it on an Is-4 chassis.
All answers (2)Pytor_, IS-7 chassis...
Sweden in War Thunder when? ;)
Do they have enough tanks and planes for a tech tree though? And which side would they fight on? They were neutral.
All answers (7)EpicBlitzkrieg87, to make the waiting not 8hrs why not for both sides ?
Also nice, the T-80 will be able to hold down positions a lot better with this.
All answers (2)Pytor_, Next year.
gib leo 2a4 dm33
Why? You already have 2 APFSDS.
All answers (1)I_NAMELESS_I, ok and the first one isnt all that good.. why does it matter how many AP rounds it has.. I mean to be honest. DM13 shouldve been the stock round for the 2A4.
Then gib M833
All answers (4)SPANISH_AVENGER, Then I want the 3Bm26 for the USSR. 600mm of pen at 2km. The M1 is already OP as is no need to make it even more so.
Wanna my challenger 1 MK.3 :(((
Leopard 2A4 DM33 or increase DM23 penetration
DM23 penetration is largely correct currently
All answers (2)LordMustang, is it? what about DM13. From my research I've found estimates for DM13 anywhere from 430-460 at around 100m~ I think. I don't doubt you I'm just curious
Leopard 2a4 has enough as it is quit pushing for more you really don't need it.