T-80B

T-80B
Tier / Class	Tier 6 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	USSR
Dealer	Marat Shishkin
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous T-80 T-64A Mod.1976
Next ► T-80U
Sustained Damage
Damage	600
Penetration	595 mm
Damage per Minute	4235 per min.
Reload Time	8.5 s
Defense
Hit Points	2400
Hull vs AP	610 mm
Hull vs HEAT	945 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	855 mm
Turret vs HEAT	1175 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	70 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.5 s
Weight	42500 kg
Hull Traverse	37.26 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	15 %
Vision Range while Moving	330 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-7° / 14°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.121 °
Aim Time	1.7 s
Turret Traverse	40 deg/s

The T-80B is a Tier 6 progression Main Battle Tank under Marat Shishkin's dealership.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1976-1978
Service: 1978+
Vehicles Built: cca 2000-3000
Operators: Soviet Union, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Yemen

The problem with the original T-80 was that while the concept was sound in the late 1960s, the long development and testing period meant that, when the vehicle was finally accepted into service, it was far less formidable than its designers planned it to be. The late 1960s was the era of the M60A1 Patton, while a decade later the Americans were already testing the first prototypes of the M1 Abrams. But not just that, the T-80 was also inferior to certain Russian designs (such as the T-64B with improved turret armor layout and FCS).

The Soviets, fearing they’d lose their edge, quickly started working on a response in the form of Object 219R, an improved version of the T-80, which entered service only 2 years after the T-80 under the designation of T-80B. The 1978 pattern T-80B had a number of advantages over the T-80. For one, the armor was changed to increase the protection of the vehicle. The turret was also improved and the protection level was now on par with the T-64B, the inlay became ceramic. On the other hand, the vehicle still lacked an ERA kit, something that would prove very problematic in the future.

The biggest change was the armament. The modified 125mm 2A46-2 gun could now launch guided missiles using the 9K112-1 Kobra system. The Fire Control System was also upgraded to the 1A33 model, which significantly improved the accuracy of the vehicle on the move. The 1978 pattern T-80B was powered by the same 1000hp turbine as the T-80 but a more powerful 1100hp GTD-1100F engine was introduced in 1980. In 1985, T-80Bs received new Kontakt-1 explosive reactive armor, producing the T-80BV variant with significantly increased protection against HEAT warheads. A number of the older T-80Bs was converted to T-80BV standard. The new T-80BVs also used yet another turret composite armor inlay, similar to that of the T-72A.

In 1985, the production of the T-80B was replaced by an improved variant, the T-80U. It is unclear how many T-80s and T-80B/BV vehicles were built in total between 1976 and 1985, the most likely number is somewhere between two to three thousand. Considering that the T-80 was essentially an internal Soviet use only tank and was generally not exported until after the fall of the Soviet Union. Apart from some minor engagements during the breakup of the Soviet Union, the only major combat use of the T-80 and T-80B tanks happened during the First Chechen War and the ill-fated Siege of Grozny. However, the T-80BV model has seen some fighting during the recent civil war in Yemen. The T-80BVM model, recently unveiled in Russia, is also a heavily modernized T-80BV MBT, although the extent of upgrades in this case is such that compared to the older T-80B models, it is almost an entirely separate vehicle.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Gas Turbine: This vehicle is powered by a gas turbine, providing smoother acceleration compared to an ordinary diesel.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	125mm 3VBM9 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	600	595 mm	1750 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	125mm 3VBM11 APFSDS	APFSDS	27,835	630	645 mm	1750 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.13 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	125mm 3VOF22 HE	HE	Stock	945	45 mm	850 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.16 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 100 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Splash Radius: 1.00 m Splash Penetration: 85 mm
4	125mm 3VBK10 HEAT	HEAT	22,075	810	770 mm	905 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.14 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
5	9M112 "Kobra" ATGM	ATGM	26,395	720	800 mm	300 m/s	8.50 s	Toggle
Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 18.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
6	12.7mm AP	AP	Stock	15	30 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

T-80B Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	610 mm (vs AP) 945 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	855 mm (vs AP) 1175 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This MBT's front is protected by composite armor. Composite armor consists of combined layers of steel and other material and offers excellent protection against HEAT shells and ATGMs. Its steel sides and rear are considerably more vulnerable.

Kontakt-1 Explosive Reactive Armor Set

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
18,430	400,915	610 mm (vs AP) 950 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	855 mm (vs AP) 1175 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	Kontakt-1 ERA (Gen 1)	0% (vs AP) 50% (vs HEAT)
First generation ERA kit offers average protection against standard HEAT rounds or warheads, and no protection against kinetic rounds.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	125mm 2A46M-1 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.70 s	8.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -7.0° / 14.0° Ammo: 125mm 3VBM9 APFSDS 125mm 3VBM11 APFSDS 125mm 3VOF22 HE 125mm 3VBK10 HEAT 9M112 "Kobra" ATGM 12.7mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Klimov GTD-1000TF 1100 hp Gas Turbine Engine	Stock	Stock	70 km/h	29 km/h	4.50 s (0 to 32 km/h) 18.78 s (0 to Max Speed)	37.26°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
3D6 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Recharge time: 35s Duration: 10s
3D6M Smoke Grenades	9,220	200,455	Comes with 8 charges Recharge time: 25s Duration: 10s
Improved Autoloader	31,195	678,630	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Improved Gun Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.7% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 74.2%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	1,600	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Improved Pioneer Tool Kit v2	33,790	Unlocks Improved Pioneer Tool Kit v2.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.
7,100 Reputation	16,895	Provides an injection of 7,100 Reputation.