The T-64B performs optimally as a sniper or support tank, utilising the low profile and long-range weapon performance. Main articles: NSVT (12.7 mm), PKT (7.62 mm) 12.7 mm NSVT
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The ERA is fitted in a "pike" or triangular prism shape. With the "Kontakt-1" ERA upgrade, the tank's appearance drastically changes. The T-64B gains a pintle-mounted machine gun which can prove useful as a deterrent against CAS and some light vehicles. The T-64B can be differentiated from the T-64A by the lack of the side extrusion panels, however is visually extremely similar to the T-80B and it's often hard to differentiate, especially when the armour package is applied. The low profile of the T-64B allows it to avoid detection and utilize forms of cover that other tanks cannot hide behind.
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The 125mm 2A46M-1 "Sprut" cannon comes with ammunition perfectly capable of perforating almost all forms of armour on the battlefield, regardless of operating range. Its triple-layer composite armour is capable of shrugging off hits from most of the other top rank cannons, however its lacklustre engine power can prove a little underwhelming in the face of the turbine engines and hugely powerful turbo diesels the vehicles it competes against sport. The T-64B is a fearsome opponent on the battlefield that improves on the infamy of its older brother, the T-64A.
Kontakt 5 era update#
In Update 1.79 "Project X", the vehicle gained the modification to equip "Kontakt-1" ERA blocks, transforming the variant into a T-64BV. It was introduced in Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm". With a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 9.3 (RB/SB). The T-64B is a rank VI Soviet medium tank