WoT: 116-F3 Review

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The X116-F3. This well-armored hard-hitter is a next-generation main battle tank from the late 1970s that is well-suited for offensive play.

Given that its design took inspiration from successful Western tank designs, it’s no surprise the 116-F3 boasts a combination of features that sets it apart from the crowd. It features formidable frontal armor, a high-caliber gun with an autoloader for three shells, and a top reverse speed that will leave opponents in its dust.

 

Firepower

When taking the offensive, the X116-F3 packs an impressive punch of 530 HP of damage per shot, making it a force to be reckoned with in short, sharp exchanges or when trading damage. Its firepower doesn’t burn brightest in extended battles, with a 1,908 DPM that falls behind other tanks in its class. Luckily, skilled players who utilize strong positioning can compensate for this and the tank’s longer 5-second intra-clip reload time to outmaneuver the enemy.

The 40-second reload time on an empty clip may be on the longer side, yet the impressive 8 degrees of gun depression give the vehicle a greater level of tactical flexibility. The gun’s 266 mm of AP penetration rivals the values of any other heavy tank, while its 325 mm penetration with APCR shells will pierce even the thickest of armor plates, incapacitating enemies in record time with its 1350 m/s shell velocity.

However, the 116-F3’s gun handling is not without flaws. Its dispersion values of 0.42 m at 100 m aren’t the best, and its aiming time of 2.9 seconds is also on the low side. Accounting for this, the gun is less suited to quick snap shots and more capable in calculated engagements.

Survivability

In terms of survivability, the 116-F3 has its ups and downs. With only 2,100 HP, it can’t charge head-first into battle, but it shines with impressive frontal turret armor that can easily bounce enemy shots, and a well-angled frontal hull that offers great protection. Its small cupolas are also difficult to hit, adding to its defenses.

Although some parts of the gun mantlet can be penetrated and the turret ring extends to the side, creating a weak spot when side-scraping, the tank’s high 400 m view range is ideal for avoiding trouble and deciding battles.

Mobility

There’s less to be said about the tank’s mobility, as its characteristics are something of a mixed bag. Its top speed of 35 km/h is nothing to shout about, but its reverse speed of 20 km/h is only matched by the AMX 50 B. The tank’s power-to-weight ratio is also satisfactory, but its overall mobility profile should be considered when approaching a battle.

Equipment

Check out the setup below to ensure the maximum performance of your tank.

RECOMMENDED SETUP
Improved Hardening Turbocharger Vertical Stabilizer
ALTERNATIVE SETUP
Improved Hardening Improved Ventilation Vertical Stabilizer
Crew Skills
COMMANDER
Repair
Situational Awareness
Brothers in Arms
GUNNER
Repair
Snap Shot
Brothers in Arms
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Repair
Smooth Ride
Brothers in Arms
LOADER
Repair
Safe Stowage
Brothers in Arms
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If you’re looking for a tank that’s built to take on the battlefield, look no further than the 116-F3, with its unique blend of characteristics. Don’t miss your chance to take your place among the War Gods and get your hands on this one-of-a-kind powerhouse!

23 thoughts on “WoT: 116-F3 Review”

  2. much needed in the game, finally a tank with mobility, turret armor and gundep. wg really freshening up that tier 10 meta

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    1. The tank has the same exact firepower stats of the WZ-114 on Tier X with an horrible autoloader. You think a Tier X with the same firepower stts than the worst Tier IX premium can be OP?!

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      1. I compared the two tanks on tanks.gg. Both have the same alpha and AP penetration, and WZ has much better accuracy and shell velocity, but when it comes to armor, mobility, gun handling (again, except stationary accuracy), premium ammo (an important factor in deciding if a tank is good or not), DPM, then 116-F3 is by far the better tank.

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  4. “116-F3 is the next OP tank for clan tryhards, because otherwise they would not play CW.”

    This review in a single sentence.

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    1. Opinion after actually playing the tank now:
      It sucks. Gun is too unreliable to be useful, reload for the whole clip is too long and the armor seems good, but really isn’t.

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  5. 5sec intra clip reload and overall very bad dpm its like a rino with more armor not more, this tanks isnt op 😂

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    1. Rinoceronte wishes it could be as good as 116-F3. The latter can push the frontlines, the former has to play more passive.

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  6. WG WOT CC Orzanel on Twitch already now 3 marking it this morning 9am with a FULL Gold ammo load out!!
    ((116-F3 btw is FREE costs nothing to all CC,s

    lol, easier to ‘get it out of the way and 3 marks it fast’ before those annoying scrubs WOT players get it i suppose – cheating really this way to easily achieve the 3-mark requirement score – as soon is double or triple later to get the 3-mark requirement score, than later on when 10s 1000s WOT players start playing it.

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    1. CCs have an easy time with MoE anyway, they are usually the first to play new tanks so the MoE requirements are yet to be inflated (and CCs heavily contribute to this inflation).

      Also, Orzanel is joke.

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    1. That machine was built around composite armor, which disqualifies it for the game; for now. Seeing as WT is eating WG’s lunch in regards to post-1970 vehicles a way will be found; eventually.

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  8. I moderate for a NA streamer who qualified for a tank in the just completed campaign, and was involved in the conversation on what they should get. The general drift was that the 116-F3 doesn’t look all that fun. My thought was think of the “content creation!”

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    2. For players who are skilled and used to more flexible tanks (medium tanks come to mind), 116-F3 is indeed a bad choice. Anyone who likes HTs however will have a lot of fun.

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  11. this armor on t 8 would be incredible ,maybe
    low mobility little hp bad gun doesnt look very impressive to me

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