Object 261 Version 4 and Version 5 (USSR, SPG, tier10, premium)
Short name: Object 261/4, Object 261/5.
Object 261 Version 4/Version 5 are prototypes for testing the new role of self-propelled guns in the form of a separate mechanic. In 2024 we will see the release of a new branch of the USSR Sturm-self-propelled guns.
There were 2 tanks tested, but in reality it was 1 tank with different guns. This is also a mystery for us, because what was the problem with making both guns in one tank. As a result, only one weapon will remain.
* Both tanks are currently premium, but… this will be a branch of Assault SPGs ; by release it (the prototype) will be techtree with all the attributes.
Object 261 Version 4
Average damage: 800
Average armor penetration (mm): 52
Rate of fire (rounds/min): 1.96
Loading of the gun (sec): 30,68
Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s): 12,52
Hull Traverse Speed (deg/s): 17,73
Gun elevation/depression (deg): -5/25
Aiming time (sec): 4,03
Accuracy at 100 m: 2,88
Average damage per minute: 1565
Strength (HP): 1500
Hull Armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 210/80/60
Track Repair time (sec): 12,03
Weight / maximum weight of the machine(t): 65/67,5
Engine power (hp): 1200
Specific power (hp/t): 18,46
Max. speed/reverse (km/h): 45/12
Stationary vehicle camo (%): 9,92/0,85
Camo in motion (%): 4,96/0,43
View Range (m): 360
Object 261 Version 5
Average damage: 650
Average armor penetration (mm): 300
Rate of fire (rounds/min): 2.84
Loading of the gun (sec): 21,09
Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s): 12,52
Hull Traverse Speed (deg/s): 17,73
Gun elevation/depression (deg): -5/25
Aiming time (sec): 3,26
Accuracy at 100 m: 0,72
Average damage per minute: 1849
Strength (HP): 1500
Hull Armor (frontal/side/rear in mm): 210/80/60
Track Repair time (sec): 12,03
Weight / maximum weight of the machine(t): 65/67,5
Engine power (hp): 1200
Specific power (hp/t): 18,46
Max. speed/reverse (km/h): 45/12
Stationary vehicle camo (%): 9,92/0,85
Camo in motion (%): 4,96/0,43
View Range (m): 360
Crew of 5 people: Commander (Radio Operator); Gunner; Driver; Loader; Loader.
Role in battle: [NEW] Assault self-propelled gun.
Special category Equipment: Firepower.
Only for RUBY region.
Doesn’t matter to me since I dont play in the RU region but lets take a look anyways. A lot will depend on the range of these tanks, but since they mentioned that they would be similar to the flamethrower tanks, we can assume for now that they have somewhere around 150 m of range, which is kinda dog shit but also probably necessary to make sure they aren’t annoying as fuck to play around. The AP gun seems better even with that horrid accuracy unless the HE gun retains old HE like other arties. Even then, I still think the AP gun is more viable because without stun, the HE gun is going to struggle to deal damage. Thats probably for the better because the AP gun seems more fun to play and play around. Tough to say what the armor looks like, and mobility isnt bad, similar to current 268v4.
All around, kinda interesting, could be annoying to play against but doesnt seem that bad honestly
Mobility kinda bad though
It’s LESS THAN FREAKING 20 HULL TRAVERSE
True its going to turn like a boat
Interesting that they’ve called it the Obj 261 Version 4 and 5 considering there was only 3 versions of the Obj 261
Obj 261-1 with the casement on the front of the tank and armed with the 152mm M31
Obj 261-2 with the casement on the rear of the tank and armed with the 152mm M-48 (later redesignated the Obj 262)
Obj 261-3 with the casement on the rear of the tank and armed with the 180mm MU-1 (the tier X SPG)
I’m also interested to see if WG will make up a design for the Obj715 (SPG based on the chassis of the IS-4)