The SU-101 is a machine with some controversial characteristics, which make it difficult to control. Consider not only weaknesses, but also inspiring strengths, as well as combat tactics and the modules necessary for installation.
TTX SU-101
Let's start traditionally with the tank's view radius. Here it is equal to 350 meters. This result is very good in comparison with classmates. However, it can always be increased with modules.
The mass of this tank is 35,15 / 37,5 tons, and the engine power is 620 horsepower. Thus, we have a specific power of the machine with a value of 17,64 hp / t.
Thanks to this power result, we get very good results of top speed, dynamics and agility. Chassis turning speed - 25 degrees / s, and the maximum speed of the tank - 54/18 km / h. This result shows that our tank destroyer is the fastest on the level.
In addition, it is worth noting the small size, and as a result, a low stealth coefficient. This value cannot but rejoice.
Reservation
The booking index of the SU-101 is 150/90/40 mm.
The most protected part is the VLD, which can withstand guns with armor penetration up to 170 mm. The cabin can withstand up to 190 mm of enemy penetration, and the wide gun mantlet at the right angles can ricochet the shells of even top-end vehicles.
Cannon
The weapon here is an interesting question, because we are offered a choice of two.
First, consider the pre-top gun of this tank destroyer. One-time damage here is rather weak compared to classmates. However, a small alpha strike is compensated by the gun's rate of fire. Thanks to her, we get about 2900 damage per minute.
In addition to the rate of fire, this gun is distinguished by its excellent accuracy. When equipping a tank with this gun, we will get an acceptable dispersion per 100 meters, as well as a good aiming speed. As for stabilization, it is not very good here, but even so it is quite comfortable to play.
The big disadvantage of this gun is its weak armor penetration. You need to constantly and in large quantities carry gold shells.
Due to the fact that the cabin is located at the rear of the machine, there are very poor elevation angles. UGN with a value of 7,3 is also not a very good result.
The top gun differs from the previous one in higher one-time damage, but the DPM of the pre-top one turned out to be higher. The top one was not so quick-firing.
Advantages and disadvantages
In order to learn to understand the tank, as well as to choose the right equipment and perks, we will consider all the strengths and weaknesses of the vehicle point by point.
Pros:
- DPM at the pretop gun;
- accuracy;
- armor penetration at the top gun;
- the small size of the tank and its stealth;
- view radius.
Cons:
- armor penetration of the pretop gun;
- long mixing of the top gun;
- UVN;
- reservation
Equipment
Our goal when choosing equipment is almost always to correct disadvantages and enhance advantages. We suggest installing the following modules:
- Sender will increase the amount of damage per minute, which will be useful for both guns.
- Reinforced actuating actuators more relevant for the top gun. The module will increase the speed of information.
- Stereoscopic telescope will increase the viewing radius, and also provide a chance of the first shot.
Several options can serve as an alternative to the last point.
For example, if necessary, in the maximum viewing radius, we take "coated optics”, and if you want to strengthen all the skills of the crew, we take a boost of all characteristics -“ventilation».
Crew training
In order not to waste time on correcting mistakes, we approach the moment of crew training seriously.
We suggest the following sequence:
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Equipment for SU-101
When choosing consumables, we focus on our stock of silver. With its lack or economy, you should take a standard kit in the form of:
- small first aid kit;
- small repair kit;
- manual fire extinguisher.
In other cases, we take a set of equipment:
- large first aid kit;
- large repair kit;
- extra ration (you can take an automatic fire extinguisher, but the option we proposed is more in demand).
How to play the SU-101
SU-101 is a non-standard machine, the game on which requires a certain skill, precise knowledge of the machine, as well as a special approach. Always that due to the back position of the cabin, the elevation angles are poor here. When choosing positions, be guided by this indicator.
Being at the bottom of the list, tank destroyers cannot boast of armor, but at the same time, due to good mobility, as well as the invisibility of the tank, tactics turn out to be the most diverse. The first line of battle can be occupied, but only with extreme caution.
Playing from the second line, you provide yourself with greater security, and due to the high accuracy of both guns, you will effectively shoot through the enemy, even without being in close combat.
Never forget the mini-map and combat tracking, use your mobility, move around the map, help allies, come back to take down the base. And always that you are easy prey for artillery, one shot is enough to send you to the hangar, and two or three shots are enough for tandems and other tank destroyers.
Сonclusion
The SU-101 is an unusual tank destroyer, which in experienced hands becomes a very powerful mobile tank capable of different tactics and combat styles.
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