121

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Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	122 mm 60-122TG	262/340/68	440/440/530	6.25	0.35	2.5		2800	185140

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	12150L7	650	12		935	25000

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	121	42	50	B/2		7700	82500

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	A-220B	750		40	54000

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Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Very good raw gun values: high damage-per-shell and -per-minute both, high penetration
• Great traverse and turret traverse speed
• Excellent camouflage values
• Excellent dispersion values (on the move/turning accuracy) make it an excellent brawler
• Rare tank - not a lot of people drive this vehicle, so many are unsure how to fight it effectively

Cons:

• Poor acceleration
• Cumbersome gun handling: No functional depression, relatively long aim time (though not unmanageable), and relatively slow sh

Performance

The 121 is quite similar to the T-62A. It has near identical camo values, which are excellent, and similar hard stats (engine power, front turret armor). It's ideal for those who wished they had a T-62A configured for brawling. Close to mid-range is where the 121 outperforms the T-62A. In comparison, the T-62A's shell velocity is much higher (due to lower caliber and standard APCR ammo) and the tank is more agile. The 121's slower-moving shells, longer aim time, and non-existent gun depression make it sub-par at long-distance sniping. However, the 121's accuracy is nothing to scoff at, especially in comparison to its preceding tanks.

Boasting the highest alpha damage and second highest DPM among the tier X mediums, the 121 is well-stocked in firepower. It's widely unknown that the 121 wields the same gun as the IS-4, a tier 10 heavy tank. The Chinese version, however, is vastly improved... namely the 25% faster reload speed. This reload can be shaved down to ~8 seconds with a rammer and BIA. It's a huge advantage in brawling; the 121 can easily fire two shots before most heavies get a chance to reload, among the tier 10 heavies, only the FV215b and T110E5 can compete in reload speed.

The 121's 120mm front hull is pretty much the same that of the infamous T-54, superior to that of the T-62A. A basic corner maneuver, (see here), that takes advantage of the no-shoulders hull design almost triples the armor effectiveness, allowing the upper front plate to deflect an IS-7's gold shells (300 pen) with ease. Furthermore, when done successfully, this maneuver opens up the opportunity for the aforementioned double-tap, tricking the enemy into reloading. Head-on and not angled, the hull is effective to around 200 pen; substantial protection against lower tiers. However, your lower glacis is a large deterence and is easily penetrated, unlike the T-54 where the lower glacis retains 120mm of armor.

The 121 is not for everyone. The lack of gun depression can be a huge deterrence; skilled driving and experienced knowledge of the terrain is essential. Hull-down positions can be accomplished by using uneven terrain to take advantage of the strong turret. The 121 can be exceptionally devastating in an aggressive, yet not-reckless, playstyle. It finds itself at home alongside heavy tanks by taking advantage of reloading enemies, friendly heavy armor, and exposed flanks. Although deadly in an one-on-one brawl, the 121 still remains a medium tank. It doesn't have the hitpoints nor armor the to spare. Think like an autoloader. Keep in mind that the excellent camo values provide the 121 great flexibility on the battlefield, the maps where it can go full beast mode can be quite limited.

Players who sought a medium tank that devastates in close combat and flanking, yet offers flexibility with great camo, will find vast potential in the 121. However, the 121 can be quite difficult to master. But in the right hands, no other tank can wreck things quite like the 121 does.

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