This time the developers did not invent anything, but simply took a good car and threw armor on it, which will be a tangible advantage, given the level of battles. Once upon a time, "olds" still farmed silver on the upgraded KV-1 and filled statistics on it, but those days are long gone. Although this is not a gift to veterans, it is still a tribute to nostalgia for the tank once loved by many players.
Hello tankers! Here is Wotpack and a review of the tier 5 KV-1E tank in World of Tanks. This is a new technique that was added to the game in patch 1.15, but in general, the chip is already familiar to many and the prefix in the form of the letter "e" means "shielded". In this article, we will consider its differences from the upgraded KV-1 and how it stands out from other level 5 s.
TTX KV-1 Shielded
Let's compare the parameters with the upgraded KV-1 and other Tier 5 tanks.
Firepower
A 1 mm gun was given to the KV-75E (for pumped 85 mm). Therefore, one-time damage is 110 units, at the same level in other TT 5, only they have a preferential level of battles. Armor penetration by the base projectile is one of the best 120 mm. A special projectile is also a sub-caliber with a penetration of 150 mm, both types of projectiles have a good flight speed of 950 m / s.
The turret traverse speed is low, but there will be less dispersion of the gun, which is also important, because the stabilization here is good. The gun reloads in 3,84 seconds, which makes it possible to fire 15,65 shots per minute with a potential damage of 1721 units.
The accuracy at 100 meters is 0,43, and the convergence time is 2,4 seconds. The angle of inclination is 5 °, and the gun rises by 25 °. In general, these indicators are far from ideal.
Vitality
The safety margin of 990 units is one of the largest among classmates. The hull armor is no different from the upgraded KV-1, but received additional screens in the upper part of the hull and along the sides.
Surprisingly, the nominal armor of the turret turned out to be weaker than that of the KV-1, but it has additional protection in the form of screens.
Mobility
Dynamics is, in principle, the weak side of all "shielded" vehicles, and this tank is no exception. A large mass and a weak engine - as a result, the specific power is only 10,22 hp / t. The maximum speed is average 30/10 km.h. And of course, the reinforcement with screens did not without a trace for the review of the tank - only 300 meters.
Advantages and disadvantages
Summing up the tactical and technical characteristics of the KV-1E, we can highlight its strengths and weaknesses.
Advantages:
- armor penetration;
- projectile speed;
- stabilization;
- a large margin of safety;
- additional protection in the form of screens.
Disadvantages:
- poor accuracy;
- long time information;
- low damage per minute;
- poor gun depression angle;
- weak dynamics.
Skill selection for KV-1E
The crew consists of 5 people, the commander has a combined specialization with a radio operator.
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Equipment for KV-1E
Considering that there are no profile slots at the 5th level and the choice of equipment is limited (for example, the Vertical Stabilizer is not available), we recommend the following assembly:
- Improved hardening to improve tank survivability.
- Weapons dispatcher - increase damage per minute.
In the third slot, the choice of module depends on the preferred style of play:
- Swing mechanisms to improve the stabilization of the gun and the "fidgeting" of the tank.
- Reinforced actuating actuators or Improved scope make shooting more efficient.
- Enlightened Optics will add 30 meters to the viewing radius, which will equalize the KV-1E with other level 5 TTs.
Equipment selection
| Equipment | <font><font>Materials</font></font> |
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Small repair kit
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Act: Repairing one damaged module or two damaged tracks. Can be used multiple times. Preparation time: 90 seconds. It is written off after the battle, if it was used at least once. Cost: 3 Credits |
Small first aid kit
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Action: Heals one wounded tanker. Can be used multiple times in combat. Preparation time: 90 seconds. It is written off after the battle, if it was used at least once. Price: 3 000 |
Automatic fire extinguisher
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Action: Automatically extinguishes the fire in your own car. +10% to fire protection (the bonus is valid for the entire battle, regardless of whether a consumable was used or not). Preparation time: 90 seconds. It is written off after the battle, if it was applied at least once. Price: 20 000 |
To increase the efficiency of the tank, the last slot can be replaced with Doppack.
How to play the KV-1E
This is a typical assault heavy tank. The main task is to push through the enemy positions, active play on the front line. At the top of the list, armor is very decisive, especially if you know how to rhombus, then many of the same level opponents will not be able to deal damage.
However, the KV-1E can prove itself well in defense, holding the direction even against a superior number of enemies. In any case, do not forget to keep an eye on the mini-map, especially pay attention to the departure of allies. Despite all the immaturity of the armor, even he can be "bitten" by the crowd. At the bottom of the list, it is better to play as a tank, shooting from behind the hull of more armored vehicles of level 6-7.
How to get KV-1E
For the first time, this tank can only be obtained in Big Boxes 2022 (New Year's loot boxes). The drop rate is 2-5 levels higher, so it's easier to get it. If you do not plan to donate to the boxes, then you should wait bond store updates. As we already know, the T-34E and IS-2E migrated there a long time ago, so with a 99,9% probability they will be accompanied by the KV-1E.
