The P.43 is an Italian project medium tank developed in the mid-1940s. Only a wooden prototype at a scale of 1:10 was built. The P.43 leads to the P.43 bis.
How do you play the P43?
With the good gun-depression and somewhat mediocre accuracy of the top 75mm gun, the P.43 should be played more of a medium-to-close range brawler. Use the armor to bully low-tier tanks while stick to flanking and opportune side shots when you’re up against bigger tanks.
Why is the P43 so popular?
The P.43 leads to the P.43 bis. Surprisingly good frontal hull armor for its tier, slightly more than the KV-1, and doesn’t share its weak spot. Good handling and speed for a tier V medium, especially for its frontal armor. Good Gun depression and low lower glacis make it naturally good for hulldown; plus small profile compared to other mediums.
What if the P43 had a 75/34 gun?
If given the 75/34 gun the P43 could easily become the Italian Jumbo or KV-1. The lack of penetration would be a good reason to place it at around 4.3, where its 80 mm of armour slopes at 45° would make it next to invincible. If given the 75/34 gun the P43 could easily become the Italian Jumbo or KV-1.
