Re: T-72M1 question
Ok, here is what I understand:
The "Original" T-72A is represented in game as T-72A in Russian OOB and has, vs KE, 40 for the turret front and 38 for the hull front.
After the M111 "Hetz" problem, T-72As got applique armor on their hull fronts and this version is represented in game as T-72A1 with 40 vs KE protection for both turret and hull
T-72M1 model has the applique armor as default and also has "sandbar" type turret armor inserts making protection of this model comparable to T-72A (T-72A1 in the game).
So mirroring reality, and taking into account the possible regional production difference, T-72M1s in game should have vs KE protection of late 30 ~ early 40 level.
However, T-72M1s in game, in terms of protection, are not comparable to T-72A; actually, they surpass T-72B (without ERA) by a fair margin in both KE and CE protection.
In conclusion, I believe current armor value for T-72M1 is vastly overrated and request further investigation and correction on developers' part.
I somehow am quite confident that tanknetters would not agree with T-72M1 having about 500mm RHA armor equivalency vs KE rounds. (and 550~650mm vs CE)
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