Supertest News 15/06 - The 53TP Markowskiego

Kandly: Commanders,   Today we’re starting the Supertest of the third Polish progression vehicle: the 53TP Markowskiego, a Tier VIII heavy tank. It stands between Tier VI–VII mediums and slower (but better armored) Tier IX–X heavies.     The armor of the 53TP is pretty solid for its tier, and excellent when compared to that of its predecessors. Still, it won’t shield you from frontal damage like on Tiers IX–X. This tank is sort of transitional: its turret is sturdy, but its hull protection is mediocre, mostly saving you from lower tier tanks’ shells. With gun depression of -8° the 53TP will be good at terrain-based play, being able to make use of the most advantageous (and sometimes unexpected) positions.
We’re going to give the 53TP a 122mm gun dealing 420 points of alpha damage, a bit above other Tier VIII heavies with guns of comparable caliber. High alpha together with good gun depression are going to be the distinguishing features for top-tier Poles. Though the other parameters of the TP53 gun are pretty standard, it’s enough to make this tank a mean and dangerous heavy-hitter.   How do you play the 53TP Markowskiego? There are many ways, but the most comfortable one is getting on uneven terrain and relying on the solid turret armor. 420 points of alpha can hurt any opponent—including heavies—and the reload time isn’t painstakingly high. The 53TP can cope well both in the open and in the city; it’s a well-rounded vehicle with some nice perks. The Supertest round will show how efficient this Polish tank is, and how engaging its gameplay is, too. We’ll check the battle stats of its gun thoroughly – and depending on the results, we may revise the tank’s stats or even its battle role.      Stay tuned and good luck in all your battles!