Supertest: BZ-176 – Changes in Second ST Iteration + Pictures
2 min readNOTE (21 October 2022): Significant changes have been made to the vehicle since the time this post was made.
For the updated stats of this vehicle after its fourth ST iteration, please see this post.
The VIII 🇨🇳 
BZ-176 (tier 8 premium Chinese heavy tank, with rocket booster mechanics) has received some changes in its second iteration on Supertest:
Firepower:
- Dispersion while moving (max.): from 0.20 (6.00, 7.80 while boosting) to 0.20 (6.00,
10.50 while boosting)
Mobility:
- Max. forward speed while boosting: from 39 to
52.5 kph - Effective engine power while boosting: from 1,200 to1,500 hp
Some in-game previews of the vehicle, which is currently present within the Update 1.18.1 Common Test files, are also available (courtesy of WoT Express):
These changes reflect on the vehicle’s overall characteristics as follows:
All characteristics are with a crew trained to 100% and subject to change before the final release.
Modules
Suspension | Turret | Gun | Engine | Radio |
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| BZ-176 | BZ-176 | 160 mm 56-160 BZS | MTU 8V 331 | A-220 |
Firepower
 Average Damage per Shot (HP) |  1100/ 800 |
 Average Penetration (mm) | 75/225 |
 Rate of Fire (rounds/min) | 2.50 |
 Reload Time (s) | 23.97 |
 Gun Traverse Speed (deg/s) | 30.25 |
 Gun Depression/Elevation Angles (deg) | -11/20 |
 Aiming Time (s) | 2.88 |
 Dispersion at 100 m (m) | 0.38 |
 Average Damage per Minute (HP/min) | 2,753.52 |
Survivability
 Hit Points (HP) | 1,550 |
 Hull Armour (front/sides/rear mm) | 240/152/60 |
 Turret Armour (front/sides/rear mm) | 240/152/60 |
 Suspension Repair Time (s) | 12.03 |
Mobility
 Weight/Load Limit (t) | 57.1/60.00 |
| Engine Power (h.p.) | 600 |
 Engine Power (With Boosters) (h.p.) | 1500 |
 Specific Power (h.p./t, standard/special mode) | 13.85/26.27 |
 Top Speed/Reverse Speed (km/h) | 30/-15 |
| Top Speed/Reverse Speed (With Boosters) (km/h) | 52.5/-1 |
 Traverse Speed (deg/s) | 30.25 |
| Jet Boosters (number/duration) | 4/10 |
Concealment
 Concealment of Stationary Vehicle (%) | 6.73/1.01 |
 Concealment of Moving Vehicle (%) | 3.36/0.50 |
Spotting
 View Range (m) | 380 |
 Signal Range (m) | 600 |
Firepower Hidden Stats
| Dispersion moving (+) | 0.20 |
| Dispersion tank traverse (+) | 0.20 |
| Dispersion turret traverse (+) | 0.20 |
| Dispersion after firing (+) | 4 |
| Shell Velocity (m/s) | 360/760 |
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