The suggestion of the Object 292 states: Object 292
The Object 292 in-game clearly shows the physical mounting points for ERA blocks, demonstrating its compatibility with both turret and hull ERA configurations. This compatibility was confirmed during real-world trials using inert mock-up blocks, proving the tank was capable of being fitted with ERA.
Since its introduction, the Object 292’s battle rating has increased from 10.0 to 10.3, and now sits at 10.7. It’s reasonable to assume that the vehicle was initially left without ERA to maintain a lower BR. However, with its BR now firmly in the high-tier range, that justification no longer applies.
I propose that the Object 292 be equipped with the T-80U’s turret ERA and the T-80BV’s hull ERA. Not only would this reflect the vehicle’s real-world configuration potential, but it would also help differentiate it further from other T-80 variants in the tech tree—reducing the “copy-paste” criticism the vehicle currently receives.
Implementing this change would improve both historical accuracy and gameplay balance, especially given the current BR environment.
Object 292 is already OP and it eats shells for dinner while having the best dart in the game, if you want the ERA addition then it would sit at 11.7,12.0
The T-80B, which is the closest comparable vehicle to the Object 292, shares the same battle rating of 10.7 but benefits from access to its hull ERA package as a Tier III modification. This means the standard T-80B, even with its dated gun, gains significant survivability through ERA—despite being at the same BR as the Object 292.
Meanwhile, the Object 292 is still missing any form of ERA, despite its higher-velocity gun and overall concept placing it closer to a next-generation upgrade. Adding to its disadvantages, the Object 292 has a 10-second reload, making it the slowest-firing MBT at its BR. This greatly punishes any missed shot or failed penetration, often resulting in a quick death for the player.
Considering its lack of ERA and slow reload, the Object 292 is disproportionately vulnerable at 10.7. Granting it access to the T-80U-style turret ERA and T-80BV hull ERA would not only reflect its tested compatibility but also help it survive in the modern high-tier meta.
Firstly, the Object 292 is an event vehicle. While Gaijin could theoretically add a version of the Object 292 with different armor to the tech tree, doing so would undermine the purpose of adding the Object 640 (Black Eagle), which is already designed to stand out in that role.
Additionally, Gaijin generally avoids adding copy-paste vehicles, especially when dealing with unique or valuable content. The Object 292 is currently one of the most expensive tanks in War Thunder’s new event cycle, and it deserves to maintain its distinctiveness and premium value.
Mmmm more tanks that we know sooo very little about, how fun. Unless more info on the black eagle comes out, it shouldn’t be added at all since so much of it would be up to speculation man.
So now we can’t add variants of event vehicles to regular trees because it “takes away” from them…?
No Merkavas? No ERA Centurions? Etc…?
Not to mention, your comment reinforced my point. Vehicles shouldn’t be locked behind limited paywalls to the degree that they gatekeep even all of its potential variants.
Firstly, I agree with you that vehicles shouldn’t be locked behind paywalls—but that actually reinforces my point. Gaijin has consistently shown a tendency to avoid adding copy-paste vehicles as event rewards, likely to preserve their uniqueness and value.
Nope. The 292 is already enough of a hassle to contend with as it is, and should really be sitting at 11.0-11.3BR rather than 10.7BR. It needs nothing else.
Man, I don’t even know what that’s supposed to mean.
My problem is that in an uptier, nearly every tank can penetrate the Object 292 frontally—even without aiming for weak spots. For example, DM43 rounds can go through the sloped composite front plate with ease. Even an M1A1 can penetrate it from the front, which makes the armor effectively useless. In contrast, a T-80B in the same uptier can still rely on its armor to some extent, giving it a survivability edge the Object 292 simply doesn’t have.
I mean… just like Object 292 can penetrate practically every tank frontally without aiming for weakspots either on its BR range, and even in top BR as well…?
The US AGS program vehicles. XM8 and CCVL specifically are near copy pastes of each other, and the Stingray in the UK tech tree is as well. which defeats whatever point you are trying to make about them making event vehicles unique or not minor adjustments, even to tech tree options.
So? Every tank at that BR can get penned frontally, every Russian tank starting from 10.7 gets a unpenetrable hull so the Object doesn’t get ERA but gets the best dart in the game outshines it.
