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The T-43 has 960 hit points , 75mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 55 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 960 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17.1 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 75 / 75 / 75 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the T-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 T-43 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 19.8% |
Available guns (3)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mm ZiS-S-53 (T-43) | 6 | — | — | 6.2s | — |
| 85 mm ZiS-S-53 (T-43) | 6 | — | — | 6.0s | — |
| 85 mm D-5T-85BM (T-43) | 7 | — | — | 6.6s | — |
How T-43 compares to its peers
There are 24 tier 7 medium tanks in WoT, including the T-43. Its 960 HP places it in the top 65% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 952). Frontal hull armor of 75mm ranks in the top 78% for the class (peer average: 83mm). Top forward speed of 55 km/h is faster than 48% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- T-43 vs A-44 — tier 7 medium tank from USSR
- T-43 vs Cent Gloriana — tier 7 medium tank from UK
- T-43 vs Chi-Ri — tier 7 medium tank from Japan
- T-43 vs Comet — tier 7 medium tank from UK
- See full tier 7 medium tank tier list — all 24 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
Designed as a replacement for the T-34 in the spring of 1942. The T-43 was recommended for service, but all work on the project was discontinued in favor of improving the T-34. The vehicle never entered mass production.
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What tier is the T-43 in WoT?
The T-43 is a tier 7 medium tank from USSR.
Is the T-43 a premium tank?
No — the T-43 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the T-43?
55 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the T-43 have?
Hull armor: 75mm front, 75mm side, 75mm rear.