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[PF] TV-132A

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Developed as a cost-conscious, stopgap solution to bolster Soviet anti-tank capabilities in the late 1950s, the TV-132 was a direct-fire tank destroyer built on an underpowered chassis. Mounting the formidable A45VM 132mm cannon in a fully traversable turret, the vehicle was intended to deliver overwhelming firepower from long range—but at the steep cost of protection, mobility, and crew survivability.
The TV-132A’s greatest asset was its main gun: a high-velocity 132mm smoothbore equipped with a two-round magazine like autoloader. The loader was praised for being easy to replenish in static positions, and the gun itself could defeat nearly any armored vehicle fielded by Western powers during the period. In trials and combat, it proved capable of destroying American M51 Chetlain tanks at ranges exceeding 3 kilometers, and even the heaviest enemy tanks struggled to withstand a direct hit.
Unfortunately, everything else about the vehicle was compromised in order to accommodate the gun. The chosen chassis was originally designed for lighter vehicles, and despite attempts to reinforce it, the TV-132A lacked sufficient engine power, limiting it to a maximum road speed of 28 km/h under ideal conditions. In poor terrain or during extended marches, mobility was further reduced, often to the point of complete immobilization unless supported by recovery assets.
Armour protection was virtually nonexistent. In a bid to offset the gun's weight and preserve even limited mobility, designers equipped the TV-132A with only thin sheet steel armor—barely sufficient against small arms. Heavy machine guns and autocannons could easily penetrate it, and the lack of a coaxial or hull-mounted machine gun left it unable to defend itself against infantry, aircraft became an issue too. It was entirely dependent on accompanying mechanized units for protection, often forming part of mixed battalions under tight command coordination.

The turret, while fully traversable, was slow and cumbersome. The internal traverse system often lagged behind the vehicle’s own pivot in fast-paced engagements, requiring the crew to pre-position for anticipated fire rather than react to sudden contact. The autoloader, while simple in theory, was prone to jamming under stress, particularly after extended firing. Reloading the cassette manually was slow and exposed the loader to risk.
Internally, the layout reflected the design compromises: the driver was fully isolated from the gunner and commander, communicating only through an internal intercom. This made coordinated manoeuvring a slight bit more difficult, especially in high-stress conditions or during night-time operations.
Despite these shortcomings, the TV-132A performed better than expected in many static or defensive roles. On the flat plains and open steppe, it acted as a potent area denial weapon. On the Pacific Front during the Successor Wars, it was used effectively to ambush Allied armoured thrusts, often from camouflaged hull-down positions or reinforced revetments. Crews quickly learned that the vehicle's best defense was distance and timing. As long as they landed the first hit, they were likely to survive.
Due to its highly specialized ammunition and the logistical demands of its unique gun system, the TV-132A remained a niche asset within Soviet doctrine. Nevertheless, the anticipated successor project was continually delayed, and no replacement entered service through the 1960s. As a result, the TV-132A remained the primary Soviet tank destroyer platform into the early 1970s, often upgraded piecemeal with newer optics, radios, and limited engine improvements.
By the mid-1970s, most surviving vehicles were relegated to reserve units or converted into static defence platforms. A few were passed down to Asiatic client states or used as testbeds for next-generation weapon systems. While deeply flawed, the TV-132A left a mixed legacy: a gun that could kill anything, on a chassis that could barely carry it.

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• Size: 7.50, 3.50, 2.75m
  
• Speed: 28kph
  
• Crew: 3 (Driver, Gunner, Commander)
  
• Armament: A45VM 132mm Cannon (Uses HE)
  
• Has early Night Vision
  
• Has Early Autoloader, can be switched to manual

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1. Main Electrical Switch, then Engine Master Switch
   
2. Wait for the Gauge labelled "Electric Switch" to reach 100%, the Oil Engine Light should also turn on
   
3. Hold Down the starter, wait for the engine to turn and only then enable the fuel switch
   
   
4. Note that the Fuel Switch DISABLES THE STARTER CIRCUIT. To start or restart the engine (after stalling for example) you have to disable the fuel switch!

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- you shift Gears by holding down clutch and then using the arrow keys to shift
- the fire control system is touchscreen, interact with the screen to move on the turret
- the autoloader has failures, the feeder mechanism can fail and the breech can get stuck closed. Then you need to switch to manual loading


The Pacific Front is a Alternate History Project about the time from 1940s through to the 70s in a time of turmoil, war and desperation. It focuses on the countries around the pacific ocean, like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, China and a lot more. All the the project vehicles are fictional in nature and have their own story, lore and design. The Projects creations have a tendency for high fidelity, decoration and multi crew operation.