why does the T-55AM2 have less AP

[V.A.L. Commorby]

arent they supposed to be with better ammunition by now???

[aliron_8888]

The penetration shown in the stats is penetration at max range. The T-55AM2 has around 300m of extra range in comparison to the other t-55s and thus the stats show that it has less penetration despite having the same penetration as the rest. Same aplies to accuracy. The closer you are to the target the better the accuracy is, veicles with longer range may look like they have worse accuracy because the stats shown are at max range.

[Misvor]

This however is not always the case, as t-72 got range debuff without AP buff. So take everything for balance reasons.

[Grant]

Originally posted by V.A.L. Commorby:

arent they supposed to be with better ammunition by now???

Eh, Eugene calculates units based on their own formula of balance. IRL, NATO tanks at this time would have superior targeting system and thermal visions. Moreover, the Challenger 2s and Leopard 2A3/2A4 should have more than enough firepower to penetrate T-80U frontally. However, Eugene decided to make the M1A1[HA] and T-80UD the best armor on each side, so they get the best armor and highest penetration. Meanwhile, the Leopard 2A4 and Challenger 2 are balanced to match the older T-80B models.
NATO tanks also are given similar spotting vision as their Soviet counter-parts.
Another example is underbarrel GL. Every US squads was given at least one and the main round can penetrate BMP-1s and BMP-2s flat sides. while the Soviet equivalent were more limited in number and couldn't do the same against NATO IFV.
Eugene decided not to model it, and instead includes the GL into an abstract damage percentage of rifles with no AP capability.

[Marek]

Originally posted by Grant:

Originally posted by V.A.L. Commorby:

arent they supposed to be with better ammunition by now???

Eh, Eugene calculates units based on their own formula of balance. IRL, NATO tanks at this time would have superior targeting system and thermal visions. Moreover, the Challenger 2s and Leopard 2A3/2A4 should have more than enough firepower to penetrate T-80U frontally. However, Eugene decided to make the M1A1[HA] and T-80UD the best armor on each side, so they get the best armor and highest penetration. Meanwhile, the Leopard 2A4 and Challenger 2 are balanced to match the older T-80B models.
NATO tanks also are given similar spotting vision as their Soviet counter-parts.
Another example is underbarrel GL. Every US squads was given at least one and the main round can penetrate BMP-1s and BMP-2s flat sides. while the Soviet equivalent were more limited in number and couldn't do the same against NATO IFV.
Eugene decided not to model it, and instead includes the GL into an abstract damage percentage of rifles with no AP capability.

Challenger 2, Leo 2A4 , M1A1 HA is same typ like M1A1 but more armored he certainly did not have sufficient fire superiority from the front T-80U. And I'm not talking about maximum range.