Shermans can't even scratch a soviet tank, WTF?!

[Zack N. Disbawls]

I tried pummeling them on their flanks(that's an oppurtunity that rarely happens to me because i need to be patient and hidden) I used every AP and HE shells and still no damage. DO I REALLY SUCK or IT'S BIAS?
duh generally, those Soviet T-series and KV tanks, and as Sherman every damned M4 series

[Weert Gilders]

you cant kill russian bias

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[big Whoper]

You really suck?

[TheSting]

Originally posted by xjohnnywx:

I tried pummeling them on their flanks(that's an oppurtunity that rarely happens to me because i need to be patient and hidden) I used every AP and HE shells and still no damage. DO I REALLY SUCK or IT'S BIAS?

exactly what sherman are u using and vs which soviet tank?

[Illusionyary]

Why are you firing HE at a T-34? This isn't World of Tanks where HE damages everything.

Use M62 shot and shoot the turret.

[Katokevin]

The first 2 Shermans are actually quite a pain to the T-34's (and KV's to an extent). Their 76mm gun does not fair that well frontally and can also have trouble with the turret, and you are in a somewhat similar spot. But, you will have a far easier time against a T-34.

For the T-34's, load M61 and aim for the turret or turret ring, it will often pen and either 1 shot, or take out the turret crew and/or breech. Just don't shoot its front hull. As for KV's, M61 can work, but if you are having a bit of a tougher time, load M72 and take out the transmission, driver, or gunner. But, you should be ok with M61 at closer ranges.

The first 2 are actually quite tough machines frontally and the verticle stabilizer for short stops makes it quite useful to get up, hit the breakes, fire, and get back to moving far faster then they can.

[Obamenau]

I'm pretty sure the 3.3 sherman has become one of the best tanks in game with the introduction of the stabilizer.

[Druckform | INSOMNIAC 3D]

You're being punished for not siding with the germans and fighting for the fatherland. Overpowered anti tank guns rule war thunder!

[Mechanical_Lamb23]

Unless youre an experienced tanker (no offense, but by the existance of this thread id guess you arent) i recommend you avoid firing AP all together and just stick with APCB (aka APHE) and only switch to solid shot (AP) when you really need to get through something, like a tiger at 1km away. The reason is, unless youre firing a big AP round (i mean a BIG AP round) youll have to focus more on individual crew members and not just "i shoot it it die", thats where APHE shines.

The shermans APHE requires a bit of skill to properly weild, since its not the best round at any tier, except maybe the first two 75mm shermans or so (pretty sure its far outclassed then too). Unless yorue using the 76mm shermans (which appear in the later tiers around 4.3 and up) dont bother firing APHE at T-34 frontal hulls. Instead, stick those rounds in its turret cheeks (the areas directly left and right of the gun mantle), on russian tanks theres areas are almost always weak, and they allow you to put an APHE shell right into the gunner and cannon breach, also being able to detonate ammo, kill the loader and commander, or just knock out the whole tank in one shot. Firing into the turret ring is also a great idea since the T-34s usually have a good space between the hull and the turret (not so much on the first ones, but its a shot to take if youre pretty close although id rather aim for the cheeks)

[Rei]

Use the M62 APHE shell, or use the M10. Soviet tanks (KV-1 aside) are easily killed by most guns at 3.7.

[elbow]

Originally posted by Katokevin:

The first 2 Shermans are actually quite a pain to the T-34's (and KV's to an extent). Their 76mm gun does not fair that well frontally and can also have trouble with the turret, and you are in a somewhat similar spot. But, you will have a far easier time against a T-34.

For the T-34's, load M61 and aim for the turret or turret ring, it will often pen and either 1 shot, or take out the turret crew and/or breech. Just don't shoot its front hull. As for KV's, M61 can work, but if you are having a bit of a tougher time, load M72 and take out the transmission, driver, or gunner. But, you should be ok with M61 at closer ranges.

The first 2 are actually quite tough machines frontally and the verticle stabilizer for short stops makes it quite useful to get up, hit the breakes, fire, and get back to moving far faster then they can.

im a russian tnaker and i can somewhat agree to this however t34's are able to penetrate the cheeks of the front if the sherman doesnt angle.

[Katokevin]

Originally posted by NotArussianМАТЬПОДОНОК:

Originally posted by Katokevin:

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im a russian tnaker and i can somewhat agree to this however t34's are able to penetrate the cheeks of the front if the sherman doesnt angle.

They can, and it's one of the few frontal spots, but it can still be a bit of a challange and if you screw it up, there is a good chance he can shove an M61 through the T-34's turret with more ease.

[elbow]

Originally posted by Katokevin:

Originally posted by NotArussianМАТЬПОДОНОК:

im a russian tnaker and i can somewhat agree to this however t34's are able to penetrate the cheeks of the front if the sherman doesnt angle.

They can, and it's one of the few frontal spots, but it can still be a bit of a challange and if you screw it up, there is a good chance he can shove an M61 through the T-34's turret with more ease.

ye. however the t34 is sometimes outright broken in the turret ring if the turret looks at a certain angle. i think its more of a exploit or bug really

[Gunsofglory]

You gotta make sure you're using the right shells in the right situations. Generally, the APCBC shell for the shermans is going to be what you use most. The hull of the T-34 is a good spot to go for unless they are angling. The 76mm should have no problem against it or the KV1 even. Only use AP if you have to. Don't even bother with HE against a tank, it can't pen it.

US APCBC rounds usually have plenty of HE filler, so you shouldn't have any trouble killing them in 1, max 2 shots.