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The A-43 has 720 hit points , 60mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 55 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 4 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 720 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 60 / 45 / 40 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the A-43 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 55 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.8:1. The A-43 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 27.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 20.9% |
Available guns (4)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 mm F-34 | 5 | — | — | 3.3s | — |
| 57 mm ZiS-4 | 6 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
| 76 mm F-34 | 5 | — | — | 3.3s | — |
| 57 mm ZiS-4 | 6 | — | — | 2.3s | — |
How A-43 compares to its peers
There are 38 tier 6 medium tanks in WoT, including the A-43. Its 720 HP places it in the top 51% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 698). Frontal hull armor of 60mm ranks in the top 62% for the class (peer average: 64mm). Top forward speed of 55 km/h is faster than 65% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- A-43 vs 40TP — tier 6 medium tank from Poland
- A-43 vs AC 4 Exp. — tier 6 medium tank from UK
- A-43 vs Bret. Panther — tier 6 medium tank from France
- A-43 vs B.U.G.I. — tier 6 medium tank from Poland
- See full tier 6 medium tank tier list — all 38 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The project was developed by the Construction Bureau of Kharkov Komintern Locomotive Factory No. 183. The vehicle was designed to replace the T-34. The development was based on the results of examining the most modern German vehicles of that time. The mockup committee studied the materials and proposed a number of improvements. However, after the beginning of war, all work on the vehicle was discontinued.
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What tier is the A-43 in WoT?
The A-43 is a tier 6 medium tank from USSR.
Is the A-43 a premium tank?
No — the A-43 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the A-43?
55 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the A-43 have?
Hull armor: 60mm front, 45mm side, 40mm rear.