A-20
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A-20
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334,000 Cost |
520112 HP Hit Points |
17.53/19.57.61/19.95 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Loader)
- Radio Operator
- Driver
- Gunner
480500 hp Engine Power |
72/23 km/h Speed Limit |
4446 deg/s Traverse |
27.3865.7 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
25/25/2537/37/25 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
14/800/14
35/800/10 Shell Cost |
47/47/6240/40/50 HP Damage |
51/88/2346/62/19 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
26.09 r/m Standard Gun ▲
54.35 Rate of Fire Magazine-fed Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1226.23 Standard Gun ▲
Magazine-fed Gun
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Magazine-fed Gun
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204.4 Damage Per Minute Magazine-fed Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.52 m ▲
0.45 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.557 m |
s 1.9 s 2.3 Aim time |
4550 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-7°/+25°-7°/+27° Elevation Arc |
160210 rounds Ammo Capacity |
1515 % Chance of Fire |
m 350 m 360 View Range |
m 325 m 615 Signal Range |
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The A-20 is a Soviet tier 5 light tank.
Development of the A-20 tank started at Kharkov Factory No. 138 in December 1937. The project was a further development of the BT-7 tank and became a predecessor of the legendary T-34. Work on the vehicle was led by Mikhail Koshkin. On May 18, 1938, technical characteristics of the tank designated BT-20 were approved. Only a few experimental prototypes, with a wheeled caterpillar suspension, were built for training purposes.
The A-20 is one of the fastest tanks in game along with the M18 Hellcat, the T2 Light Tank, the T-50-2, and the VK 2801. However, the A-20 can only make wide turns at high speeds, so try to make your scouting path as linear as possible. You should also have started to get a feel for the different maps, such as how far you can push forward without being seen and when you can expect the first enemy to show up. A good hiding spot also increases your chances of slipping behind the enemy's front line, so keep an eye out for an opening to get to their artillery or go for a flag-cap.
The A-20 leads to the MT-25.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | V-2 | 480 | 15 | 750 | 18750 | |
VI | V-2-34 | 500 | 15 | 750 | 27860 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | A-20 mod. 1938 | 19.5 | 44 | B/2 | 5000 | 2840 | |
V | A-20 mod. 1940 | 19.95 | 46 | B/2 | 5000 | 7160 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Above average engine power, top speed, and traverse speed
- Above average rate of fire
- Above average turret traverse speed and elevation arc
- Above average ammo capacity
- Has a reduced chance of engine fire
Cons:
- Below average hit points
- Below average hull and turret armour
- Below average damage and penetration
- Below average accuracy and aim time
- Below average view range
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Once it was realized that the BT tanks didn't have sufficient armor or armament, a new design was developed for a fast medium tank. In 1937, the Kharkov factory was ordered to design a new tank, and the design work started in November 1937. The chief designer was Mikhail Koshkin and his deputy, Alexsandr Morozov.
Design features The A-20 had sloping sides and a small angular turret with 25mm of armor. The tracks could be removed and could be run on just the wheels. The chassis itself was based on the BT-7M. The hull had a V-shaped glacis plate and was angled at 60°. The A-20's hull also overhung the tracks with the sides angled at 25°. In 1939, a 76.2 mm gun was installed and the vehicle was designated as the A-30. This was the same gun that was installed in the BT-7. There was an attempt to place a short barrelled 76.2 mm gun in the A-20's turret, but it just didn't work, as the turret ring couldn't absorb the recoil.
Prototype In May 1938, a wooden model of the A-20 was shown to the Defense Council of the Soviet People's Commissars (Soviet Narodnykh Komissarov, or SNAKE). Some didn't like the wheel / tracks feature carried over from the BT series, and Koshkin said it added weight that just wasn't necessary. The design had a 45 mm gun, which Koshkin said should be replaced by a 76.2 mm gun, as it was inadequate. Stalin was at this presentation and ordered that the Kharkov factory build not only a full-size prototype of the A-20, but also make the requested design changes and build a prototype that would be designated the A-30. In August 1938, the High War Council, let by the People's Commissar for Defense, K. J. Voroshilov, discussed the A-20 and T-32. Many on the Council disliked the T-32. In July 1939, the Kharkov Locomotive Factory had completed the prototypes for the A-20 and T-32. They were both then tested and it was decided to go with the T-32. On December 19, 1939, the People's Commissariat for Defense released the T-32 to the Red Army. It was soon designated the T-34.
In 1939, tests were conducted with the T-32 and A-20: the T-32 was selected as it had better fire power and armor.