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The Buryan has 1520 hit points , 245mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 38 km/h. .
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1520 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 27.9 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 245 / 80 / 50 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 3.1:1. This pronounced angling makes the Buryan significantly stronger when keeping its front facing the enemy.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 38 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 9.7% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 4.8% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 mm M-65 (1476) | 9 | — | — | 11.8s | — |
How Buryan compares to its peers
There are 60 tier 9 heavy tanks in WoT, including the Buryan. Its 1520 HP places it in the top 61% for hit points among same-tier heavy tanks (peer average: 1523). Frontal hull armor of 245mm ranks in the top 5% for the class (peer average: 151mm). Top forward speed of 38 km/h is faster than 51% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- Buryan vs 50TP — tier 9 heavy tank from Poland
- Buryan vs AE Phase I — tier 9 heavy tank from USA
- Buryan vs AMX 50 120 — tier 9 heavy tank from France
- Buryan vs AMX M4 51 FL — tier 9 heavy tank from France
- See full tier 9 heavy tank tier list — all 60 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
One area of post-war research was studying crew ergonomics and the optimal crew size. The "NIR 1476" project (unofficially named "Buryan") was developed based on the obtained data. It aimed to translate the results of the anthropometric research into tank design. With a conventional layout, a spacious turret, and two loaders, the vehicle offered a high rate of fire; however, a weight of 55 tons, the turret's increased side projection, and the absence of a driver's hatch made it unwieldy. Reinforcement of the sloped hull front further increased the weight, and the only suitable engine for the t...
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What tier is the Buryan in WoT?
The Buryan is a tier 9 heavy tank from USSR.
Is the Buryan a premium tank?
Yes — the Buryan is a tier 9 premium heavy tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Buryan?
38 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Buryan have?
Hull armor: 245mm front, 80mm side, 50mm rear.