Object 140

Object_140 (Stock)

Totals

6100000 Cost

1850 HPDurability

36 / 39 Weight

Crew

1. Commander
2. Radio Operator
3. Gunner
4. Driver
5. Loader

Armor

100/80/55Hull Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

240/187/65Turret Armor(front/sides/rear, mm)

Maneuver

580 h.p.Engine Power

55 km/hTop Speed / Reverse Speed

54 deg/sTraverse Speed

Firepower

310 damage

264 mmAverage Penetration

6.15 Time for Complete Loading

40 deg/sGun Traverse Speed

Communication

260 mView Range

500 mSignal Range

T-54

Object 140

X

6100000

An experimental medium tank. Developed between 1953 and 1958 in Nizhny Tagil to replace the T-54. Two prototypes were built, but in 1958 the project was terminated in favor of the Object 430.

Turret

Level	Turret	Turret Armor (front/sides/rear, mm)	Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s)	View Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
X	Object 140	240/187/65	40	260	0	8200

Level	Gun	Average Penetration (mm)		Rate of Fire	Dispersion at 100 m	Aiming Time	Experience	Weight (t)
X	100 mm U-8TS	264/330/50	310/310/420	9.76	0.35	2	0	2800

Engine

Level	Engine	Engine Power (h.p.)	Chance of Fire on Impact	Experience	Weight (t)
X	TD-12	580	12	0	1000

Level	Suspension	Load Limit	Traverse Speed (deg/s)	Experience	Weight (t)
X	Object 140	39	54	0	12000

Radio

Level	Radio	Signal Range (m)	Experience	Weight (t)
X	R113M	500	0	80

Compatible Equipment

Compatible Consumables

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Excellent top and straight line speed greater than T62a
• Fantastic 100mm gun with best at-tier DPM as well as good gun handling characteristics (aim time and dispersion)
• Very good maneuverability though traverse and terrain resistance slightly lower than T-62a
• Mostly strong turret face, and slightly greater frontal armor slope allows for slightly more effective armor than T-62a
• Extremely low profile makes a very small target to shoot at

Cons:

• Thin turret roof and vulnerable hatches make stationary hull down play (along with side/face hugging) a poor decision
• Below average gun depression at -6 degrees; however, this is 1 degree better than its counterpart, the T-62A (-5)
• Hull armor is not reliable compared with predecessor T-54 which takes some getting used to
• Very weak ammo rack and frequently damaged crew/modules due to compact size

Performance

The Obj 140 is a very nimble and in the right hands lethal Russian medium tank. It offers an easier transition from its' dominant T-54 predecessor as the 140 offers a more similar playstyle than cousin T-62a. Comparisons between the three tanks are impossible to avoid though they all have their own subtle differences. Obj 140 does have better acceleration and top speed than T-62a though the superior soft stat terrain resistances of 62a allow it to dodge and maintain speed better during turning vs 140. This is not to imply that the obj 140 is slow, far from it. This tank is very fast and drivers should make sure to avoid the temptation to extend beyond the help of their teammates if they wish to stay alive long enough to be effective in battle.

Though the Obj 140 does have a better sloped frontal armor profile than T-62a, neither has enough enough effective frontal armor to be reliable at tier X. Both have less effective armor than T-54 and are one tier higher facing higher penetration guns on enemy teams. Care should be taken to ensure one is hull down when targeted and not expose the front hull to any tier X and nearly all tier IX tanks. The turret is a very small target, though slightly weaker than T-62a with the thin roof. This thin armored roof becomes even more of a risk if the Obj 140 is below its’ enemies and its' cheeks next to the gun will not stand up to Tier X TD rounds. As a result, the Obj 140 is best played in a hull down location just behind very short elevated ridges faced sideways to the enemy where it can dance close along the edge of the hill back and forth quickly. Examples include the ends of the ridges on the hill in Middleburg or the edges of the hills in Desert Sands. The excellent soft stats of the gun and very fast turret traverse make snap shots in this constantly moving method very effective. This constant motion will help most shots to miss, and lead to likely bounces with those that do land, though take extra caution vs Tank Destroyers with high penetration as few of their rounds will bounce on Obj 140's turret. And the extra degree of gun depression vs T-62a gives a little more flexibility and forgiveness when choosing locations for this tactic. The extra armor slope and gun depression will allow for front-facing hull down positions, but those are still few and far between with a mere -6 depression.

The Obj 140 can choose to brawl with other medium tanks as the armor is a little bouncy and it has an excellent gun in terms of penetration, DPM, and handling. Though running straight into all out medium tank brawls is not a recipe for longevity or consistency in performance. One must remember that keeping the best DPM in Blitz alive in the match as long as possible should be the primar goal. To that end, taking forward hull down positions early in the match with routes for escape should be the goal when playing Obj 140. Remember not to take penetrating hits, don’t display the 140’s right side to the enemy where possible as ammo racks are more likely from the right. If you do get pushed out of that forward position, don’t be afraid to retreat, stay alive, reposition and continue an attack elsewhere.

Overall the Obj 140 is an extremely capable tier X medium tank with plenty of similarities and subtle differences between its’ cousin T-62a. Played judiciously, Obj 140 can use it’s combination of speed, excellent gun and very good turret to dominate a match.

Early Research

N/A

USSR

Medium Tanks

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