Tank A-44: Merkava model 1941

The Past twentieth century saw the rapid development of technology, including military. On creation of new samples worked and both individual enthusiasts and entire teams of designers. Some developments have significantly ahead of their time. That's one of those unique cars and will tell that story.

History

The Project is a new tank t-44 started to be developed in the design Bureau at the Kharkov locomotive works under the leadership of Alexander Alexandrovich Morozov in the first quarter of 1941. According to conspiracy theories of our compatriot, now living in the UK, the index is “A” in the name of the machine means “Motorway”, but it is not. In the pre-war Kharkiv was concentrated three design offices working in the defence industry. For projects being developed for these KB were allocated three of the index: “And”, “B” and “In”. Design Bureau of the plant "Barricades" who designed the artillery, was assigned the letter “B”, and KB of the Kharkov tractor plant in charge diesel engines - the index of the “”. Therefore, so far most tank engines are in its name the letter. Lead designer of A-44 was assigned to A. ber, which in may 1941, presented the preliminary layout of the tank. Work on this car was planned to continue in the second half, and the beginning of 1942 to manufacture a prototype for testing. However, the outbreak of the war and the subsequent evacuation of dashed these plans.

Design and construction

The Layout of the tank A-44, with a front engine, developed after analyzing Morozov of shelling experienced T-34 tank from anti-tank artillery from different angles. The most safe for the crew was the armor penetration from the rear angle. Even after the destruction of the transmission and the engine fire the crew could leave the car uninjured. Also the turning machine “backwards” was able to keep a fairly long barrel guns f-42 or ZIS-4, which are planned to be installed in the sample from the grazing land while overcoming obstacles and manoeuvring on rough terrain. The fighting compartment was located in the rear of the machine. Ammunition of the tank was, depending on design and type of guns, up to 100 armor-piercing, discarding sabot and high-explosive shells. In this Department there were three crew members: commander, gunner and loader. To monitor the area and firing was used periscopic and telescopic sights. In the front of the case (left) housed the Department of management. It housed the gunner and the driver. The power plant consisted of a diesel engine V-6 and was in the middle of the machine. Armor — homogeneous, cannon-proof with turret and hull from rolled sheets are made by welding. For its time, the design of the machine was truly revolutionary, for example, the first serial tank similar arrangement was adopted only in 1979. It was the Israeli “chariot” (the chariot).

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Revival of the forgotten project

In connection with the tragic events in the early 40-ies of the last century of work on the revolutionary project was closed and almost no one except historians in the domestic tank, not remembered the next 70 years. Second life A-44 acquired through the company “Vargeyming”, which in August 2010 introduced the game “World of tanks”, devoted to combat armored vehicles the middle of XX century. In 2013, in one of the branches of development of Soviet armor was our hero. According to the accepted classification, A-44 — ST (secondary tank), although as a result of numerous improvements project, increasing the caliber of the gun and booking weight was exceeded, and he moved into the category of heavy. Next, provide an overview of the modules and equipment for a comfortable game on A-44. Guide to this tank will also be useful for novice gamers.

A-44: Overview

After the opening and buy the A-44 is first necessary to make the retraining of the crew. The application of camouflage on the tank would be helpful as well, as it will reduce the visibility of equipment, which, combined with a low profile will significantly help in virtual battles and improve survival. Top gun will provide good penetration and causing tangible damage to the enemy. Investigated the tower will increase the range of review and speed of rotation. Not to be redundant and an additional 15 millimeters circular armor. The top radio and engine we get from the previous tank, so they can be purchased immediately. Transmission research and buy in the first place, which will allow painless to install additional equipment. Based on the characteristics of the gun ZIS-6, we need enhanced mixing and gun rammer. Will not be superfluous also improved ventilation.

Tactics

And now doing a guide on tactics and the use of A-44 in the game. Design features of the tank like a difficult game under certain conditions, and open up some new opportunities. This is the first ST in the game, characterized by a rear tower, that will allow quite successfully to play “a reverse rhombus” on the maps of the town buildings and single buildings. A powerful bookingfront projection will help in the game at medium and long distances. Roll out and take the shot is undesirable as it will have to access a significant part of the body, resulting in quick death in battle. The ability to rotate towers 360 degrees allows you to fight back, but we should not forget that from this angle - the weak armor of the hull. In the end, it can be noted that this unit — good medium tank with good speed, dynamics and a powerful tool. So — ahead, a good rush and a reliable dafov!