In celebration of the Japanese Star Festival (or 'Tanabata'), today we present the latest addition to the U.S.A. tech tree – the shiny new
VI
T78
Premium tank destroyer!
T78
VI
Average Damage
240/240/320 HP
Average Penetration
160/221/45 mm
Hit Points
600 HP
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
55/14 km/h
Commander (Radio Operator)
Gunner
Driver
Loader
Firepower
Average Damage
240/240/320 HP
Gun Reload Time
8.3 s
Average Penetration
160/221/45 mm
Ammunition
47 item(s)
Dispersion at 100 m
0.38 m
Turret Traverse Speed
20 deg/s
Aiming Time
2 s
Gun Depression / Elevation Angles
-10/20°
Shell Types
Shell flight speed
AP
853 m/s
APCR
1,066 m/s
HE Shell
853 m/s
Survivability
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
10.89%
Hit Points
600 HP
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
18.13%
Hull Armor
25/25/19 mm
Signal Range
750 m
Turret Armor
76/25/25 mm
View Range
370 m
A vehicle’s survivability on the battlefield depends on how well you know its strengths: take advantage of the view range and concealed positions for spotting. The TD literally has no armor, so do not take any chances — play safe and take advantage of your concealment.
Mobility
Engine Power
550 h.p.
Specific Power
21.86 h.p./t
Traverse Speed
30 deg/s
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
55/14 km/h
Weight / Load Limit
25.1/26.5 t
A top speed of 55 km/h allows for changes of position as needed. The Т78 reaches top speed quickly enough to take a suitable position for long-range combat — storming Himmelsdorf’s castle is not one of your objectives!
100% Crew & Garage slot