Type 57

Heavy Tank Tier 8 Japan

Type 57 is a tier 8 heavy tank from Japan in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.

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Type 57 stats at a glance

The Type 57 has 1280 hit points , 100mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 35 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 3 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.

Hull & survivability

Hit points (HP)1280
Weight25.5 t
Hull armor (F / S / R)100 / 70 / 30 mm

The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.4:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the Type 57 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.

Mobility

Top forward speed35 km/h
Top reverse speed12 km/h

Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.9:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.

Camouflage

Camo (stationary)10.5%
Camo (moving)5.3%

Available guns (3)

Gun Tier Damage Pen Reload RoF
105 mm Gun Type 92 SHA-1 7 9.6s
105 mm Gun Type 92 SHA-1 7 9.6s
105 mm M68 L7 (57) 8 11.4s

How Type 57 compares to its peers

There are 102 tier 8 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Type 57. Its 1280 HP places it in the top 36% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1249). Frontal hull armor of 100mm ranks in the top 97% for the class (peer average: 144mm). Top forward speed of 35 km/h is faster than 19% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.

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About this vehicle

A heavy tank project of the late 1950s. American technology and select intel on Soviet armored vehicles had a significant influence on its development. In contrast to American vehicles that used cast parts, the hull of the Japanese heavy tank was welded and had well-angled armor. At the same time, there were plans to use a cast turret with a large turret bustle. American experience was also drawn upon for the development of the guns. The project was never built.

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Frequently asked

What tier is the Type 57 in WoT?

The Type 57 is a tier 8 heavy tank from Japan.

Is the Type 57 a premium tank?

No — the Type 57 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.

What's the top speed of the Type 57?

35 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.

How much armor does the Type 57 have?

Hull armor: 100mm front, 70mm side, 30mm rear.