STA-2

  STA-2

Japan | Medium Tank | Tier VIII

Battle Tier

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6,600   Cost

1420284 HP Hit Points

34/3723.05/37 t Weight Limit

Crew

1. Commander (Radio Operator)
2. Gunner
3. Driver
4. Loader

Mobility

650650 hp Engine Power

55/23 km/h Speed Limit

4444 deg/s Traverse

19.1228.2 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio

YesYes Pivot

Armor

// mm Hull Armor

70/60/3570/60/35 mm Turret Armor

Armament

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380/4400/240 380/4400/240 Shell Cost

240/240/320240/240/320 HP Damage

212/275/45212/275/45 mm Penetration

| |}} | |}} 8 r/m  ▲ Standard Gun Reload Times Nominal: 7.5 s 50% Crew: 9.29 s 75% Crew: 8.11 s 100% Crew: 7.19 s Rammer: 6.47 s Vents: 7.03 s Both: 6.33 s Both and BiA: 6.19 s Both and Max Crew %: 5.93 s See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information. | |}} | |}} 8 r/m  ▲ Standard Gun Reload Times Nominal: 7.5 s 50% Crew: 9.29 s 75% Crew: 8.11 s 100% Crew: 7.19 s Rammer: 6.47 s Vents: 7.03 s Both: 6.33 s Both and BiA: 6.19 s Both and Max Crew %: 5.93 s See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information. Rate of Fire

| |}} | |}} 1920 ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 1 (240 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 1920 50% Crew: 1550.4 75% Crew: 1776 100% Crew: 2001.6 100% Crew Vents: 2047.2 Rammer: 2224.8 Both: 2275.2 Both and BiA: 2325.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2424 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2160 50% Crew: 1790.4 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2241.6 100% Crew Rammer: 2464.8 Vents: 2287.2 Both: 2515.2 Both and BiA: 2565.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2664 See here, here, or here for more information. ▼ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 2 (240 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 1920 50% Crew: 1550.4 75% Crew: 1776 100% Crew: 2001.6 100% Crew Vents: 2047.2 Rammer: 2224.8 Both: 2275.2 Both and BiA: 2325.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2424 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2160 50% Crew: 1790.4 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2241.6 100% Crew Rammer: 2464.8 Vents: 2287.2 Both: 2515.2 Both and BiA: 2565.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2664 See here, here, or here for more information. ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 3 (320 Damage): With wholly penetrating hits Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2560 50% Crew: 2067.2 75% Crew: 2368 100% Crew: 2668.8 100% Crew Vents: 2729.6 Rammer: 2966.4 Both: 3033.6 Both and BiA: 3100.8 Both and Max Crew %: 3232 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2880 50% Crew: 2387.2 75% Crew: 2688 100% Crew: 2988.8 100% Crew Rammer: 3286.4 Vents: 3049.6 Both: 3353.6 Both and BiA: 3420.8 Both and Max Crew %: 3552 See here, here, or here for more information. | |}} | |}} 1920 ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 1 (240 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 1920 50% Crew: 1550.4 75% Crew: 1776 100% Crew: 2001.6 100% Crew Vents: 2047.2 Rammer: 2224.8 Both: 2275.2 Both and BiA: 2325.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2424 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2160 50% Crew: 1790.4 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2241.6 100% Crew Rammer: 2464.8 Vents: 2287.2 Both: 2515.2 Both and BiA: 2565.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2664 See here, here, or here for more information. ▼ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 2 (240 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 1920 50% Crew: 1550.4 75% Crew: 1776 100% Crew: 2001.6 100% Crew Vents: 2047.2 Rammer: 2224.8 Both: 2275.2 Both and BiA: 2325.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2424 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2160 50% Crew: 1790.4 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2241.6 100% Crew Rammer: 2464.8 Vents: 2287.2 Both: 2515.2 Both and BiA: 2565.6 Both and Max Crew %: 2664 See here, here, or here for more information. ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 3 (320 Damage): With wholly penetrating hits Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2560 50% Crew: 2067.2 75% Crew: 2368 100% Crew: 2668.8 100% Crew Vents: 2729.6 Rammer: 2966.4 Both: 3033.6 Both and BiA: 3100.8 Both and Max Crew %: 3232 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2880 50% Crew: 2387.2 75% Crew: 2688 100% Crew: 2988.8 100% Crew Rammer: 3286.4 Vents: 3049.6 Both: 3353.6 Both and BiA: 3420.8 Both and Max Crew %: 3552 See here, here, or here for more information. Damage Per Minute

| |}} 0.35 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 0.434 m With 75% Crew: 0.379 m With 100% Crew: 0.336 m With BiA: 0.328 m With BiA and Vents: 0.321 m Maximum possible: 0.308 m For more details, see Crew | |}} 0.35 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 0.434 m With 75% Crew: 0.379 m With 100% Crew: 0.336 m With BiA: 0.328 m With BiA and Vents: 0.321 m Maximum possible: 0.308 m For more details, see Crew Accuracy

| |}} 1.9 s  ▲ With 50% Crew: 2.354 s With 75% Crew: 2.055 s With 100% Crew: 1.822 s With GLD: 1.656 s With BiA: 1.782 s With BiA and Vents: 1.743 s With both and GLD: 1.584 s Maximum possible: 1.519 s For more details, see Crew or Equipment | |}} 1.9 s  ▲ With 50% Crew: 2.354 s With 75% Crew: 2.055 s With 100% Crew: 1.822 s With GLD: 1.656 s With BiA: 1.782 s With BiA and Vents: 1.743 s With both and GLD: 1.584 s Maximum possible: 1.519 s For more details, see Crew or Equipment Aim time

4444 deg/s Turret Traverse

360° Gun Arc

-10°/+13°-10°/+13° Elevation Arc

5050 rounds Ammo Capacity

General

1212 % Chance of Fire

400 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 314.3 m With 75% Crew: 357.2 m With 100% Crew: 400 m With Recon and Situational Awareness: 420.2 m With Coated Optics: 440 m With Binocular Telescope: 500 m Maximum possible: 572.6 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment 400 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 314.3 m With 75% Crew: 357.2 m With 100% Crew: 400 m With Recon and Situational Awareness: 420.2 m With Coated Optics: 440 m With Binocular Telescope: 500 m Maximum possible: 572.6 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment View Range

| |}} 720 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 565.7 m With 75% Crew: 642.9 m With 100% Crew: 720 m With 100% Signal Boost: 864 m When affected by 100% Relaying: 792 m Maximum possible: 1036 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment | |}} 720 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 565.7 m With 75% Crew: 642.9 m With 100% Crew: 720 m With 100% Signal Boost: 864 m When affected by 100% Relaying: 792 m Maximum possible: 1036 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment Signal Range

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STA-2

VIII

6600

The STA-2 is a Japanese tier 8 premium medium tank.

One of the first Japanese post-war tanks was developed on the basis of U.S. vehicles, taking into consideration Japanese terrain, rail network specifications, and the smaller stature of Japanese tankers. This variant prototype featured a shortened suspension and a larger hull height. A total of two prototypes were built.

Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

Guns

Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VIII	90 mm Rifled Gun	212/275/45	240/240/320	8	0.35	1.9		1150	95500

Engines

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VIII	Mitsubishi 12HM20WT	650	12		2400	48500

Suspensions

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
VIII	STA-2	37	44	0		11300	30000

Radios

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
IX	JAN/GRC-3Z	720		70	45500

Compatible Equipment

                       

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Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Good AP (standard) penetration and shell velocity
• Excellent HEAT (premium) penetration
• Great gun depression, very high view range
• Excellent aim time and decent dispersion
• Good mobility, top speed and acceleration

Cons:

• Poor armor, only the (small) gun mantlet has decent thickness
• Poor gun elevation
• Accuracy is fairly average
• No preferential matchmaking

Performance

The gameplay for STA-2 is similar to all the Japanese medium tanks except for the STB-1. Acceleration is mediocre for a medium, so avoid brawling and beware of everything. The armor is bad so even if you are top tier you cant afford to dive in without first thinking through your tactics. The STA-2 has good gun depression, so try to use ridgelines to peek. With a fair enough crew you can snap shot the enemy, but always keep a rock between you and the enemy. The STA-2 can be considered fairly hard to play, hence it is not recommended for purchase by new players, especially considering its low average credit earning ability.

• Note: In Update 1.12, released on March 2nd, 2021, the STA-2 received buffs. It had its aim time changed from 2.10 to 1.90, dispersion from 0.37 to 0.35, and view range from 380 to 400.

Early Research

Elite at purchase; no research necessary

Suggested Equipment

   

Documented Tank and Crew Builds

One suggested crew layout:

• Commander: Sixth Sense, Concealment, Recon, Situational Awareness
• Gunner: Concealment, Snap Shot, Deadeye, Repair
• Driver: Concealment, Smooth Ride, Clutch Braking, Repair
• Loader: Concealment, Safe Stowage, Repair, Intuition

Gallery

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Historical Info

After World War II, Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers ceased all military manufacturing and development plants in Japan, resulting in Japan losing the technology needed to build and manufacture tanks and armored vehicles. However, due to the Korean War, SCAP ordered Japan to re-militarize, forming armed forces and provided M4A3E8 Sherman and M24 Chaffee tanks.

The average height of a Japanese person at the time was too small for the M4A3E8, and drivers had difficulty reaching the clutch pedal with their foot. In addition, the M4 was becoming obsolete. The M24, though it was popular amongst the Japanese crews, was inadequate when facing Soviet T-34/85s, as seen in Korea. Thus, as the tanks in JGSDF service at the time were obsolete/inadequate, the JGSDF was provided with the option of either purchasing the new American built M46 Patton and later, the M47 Patton or develop their own MBT in 1954. Due to the high cost of purchasing American made tanks, and because the M47 did not meet their requirements, the JGSDF decided on developing their own main battle tank, resulting in the development of the STA-1, which became later the Type 61. In this way, the domestic tank development in Japan restarted after a blank of 10 years from 1945.

Four Prototyps were made in total

STA-1 is the first prototype built based on request specifications. Because they adopted rear engine front drive system, a shaft lies at a hull bottom. Some stature became high hereby. They designed turret ring lower than an engine deck in order to keep height. Therefore body length grows and had 7 wheels.

STA-2 was built with STA-1 by simultaneous progress. STA-2 body was shortened, and the upper hull was flattened. JGSDF executed a field examination with these 2 varieties of prototypes. They attached much importance to a mobility in deep mud, because a lot of paddy existed in Japan. They chose STA-2 which mobility ability was superior to.

STA-3 The semiautomatic loading system was produced experimentally for the shell loading, and AA machine gun on STA-3 is operated by remote control. However, because a real operation guarantee was unidentified and these devices exceeded a cost limit, it was omitted in next prototype STA-4.

STA-4 is prototype to be the nearest to the Type 61. The device of some examinations was omitted. But the engine was improved a little. The AA machine gun was enclosed by armour like a shellfish sealed. (But this machine gun system was abolished in manufacturing type.)

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Sources and External Links

External Links

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_61
• https://tankguy.gooside.com/type61history/Type61History.html

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