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The STA-1 has 1280 hit points , 45mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 45 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1280 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11.0 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 45 / 35 / 25 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.3:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the STA-1 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 45 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.3:1. The STA-1 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 27.8% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 20.9% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 mm Rifled Gun | 7 | — | — | 7.6s | — |
| 90 mm Rifled Gun | 7 | — | — | 7.2s | — |
| 90 mm Gun Type 61 | 8 | — | — | 6.5s | — |
How STA-1 compares to its peers
There are 90 tier 8 medium tanks in WoT, including the STA-1. Its 1280 HP places it in the top 6% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1108). Frontal hull armor of 45mm ranks in the top 93% for the class (peer average: 86mm). Top forward speed of 45 km/h is faster than 17% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- STA-1 vs 122 TM — tier 8 medium tank from China
- STA-1 vs 59-Patton — tier 8 medium tank from China
- STA-1 vs AAT60 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- STA-1 vs Alembic — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 8 medium tank tier list — all 90 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The first Japanese post-war tank was developed on the basis of U.S. vehicles. The STA-1 was developed, taking into consideration Japanese terrain, rail network specifications, and anthropometric data of Japanese tankers. Only one prototype was built, in December 1956.
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What tier is the STA-1 in WoT?
The STA-1 is a tier 8 medium tank from Japan.
Is the STA-1 a premium tank?
No — the STA-1 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the STA-1?
45 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the STA-1 have?
Hull armor: 45mm front, 35mm side, 25mm rear.