The K-91 is doubly rare: it is new and it features a drum magazine, which is as rare for Soviet vehicles as a platoon of two TOG IIs* in regular battles. However, the K-91 "drummer" is not one of those tanks that simply stand in a prominent place serving as decoration for your Garage. It is a natural-born fighter that will move mountains under your skillful command!
Until 23 May, containers with a chance to get the enriched K-91 and other rewards will be available in the in-game Store. Each K-91 container also includes K-91 Charms. After you have collected 100 K-91 Charms, you will receive a GUARANTEED tank.
More about the K-91
The new "drummer" is similar to the T57 Heavy: both tanks feature the typical mobility of heavies, vulnerable hulls, but solid turrets and perfect firepower. Here are the detailed characteristics!
When you drive the K-91, you should forget about the hull armor. The front armor plate of 100 mm is well-sloped and ensures rather good protection. But this tank has a huge, almost vertical, lower armor plate, even its thickness of 120 mm doesn't save the situation. Angling may prove to be helpful, but it is better to hide the hull whenever possible.
When the hull is safe, you can block enemy damage with more confidence. The turret also has some weak spots, but the enemy will have a hard time hitting them. Assuming the K-91 isn’t simply standing still, the turret can survive many hits.
The K-91 boasts good penetration—it won't waste your shells. The three-shell drum magazine offers 930 HP of total damage with AP shells. The K-91 can deal such damage in just 7 seconds. The potential total damage caused by its French rival, the AMX 50 120, is 400 HP higher, and it needs just 6 seconds to fire the entire drum magazine. But the K-91 reloads its entire magazine 9 seconds faster. Thus, the K-91 spends less time being totally helpless.
The gun of the new "drummer" has one secret advantage: very high velocity AP shells. You won't need to anticipate the positions of moving targets or make huge adjustments for lead anymore.
The K-91 is a sociable tank, well-suited for fire support. It likes platoons or simply reliable allies. You may find it difficult to play alone on this tank. When your drum magazine reloads, you will need to either escape or ask your ally to cover you. Since the K-91 can't escape, you only have the second option.
Combine vehicles in a platoon so that you are able to destroy an enemy with one magazine plus 1-2 shots from your platoon mate. Under these conditions, the K-91 will reach its full potential, making your game enjoyable and bringing you increased credit earnings!
Roll out, commander!
The K-91 is not a Premium tank. Its profitability corresponds to the profitability of a researchable Tier IX vehicle with activated enrichment. The characteristics of the K-91 may be adjusted in the future if it is necessary for improving the game balance.
