MS-1
Light Tank Tier 1 USSRMS-1 is a tier 1 light tank from USSR in World of Tanks. This is a researchable tech-tree vehicle.
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The MS-1 has 176 hit points , 16mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 32 km/h. . The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 176 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 16 / 16 / 16 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.0:1. Side armor is relatively comparable to the front, meaning the MS-1 can absorb some side hits in close-quarters fighting.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 32 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 8 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 4.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 26.3% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 19.8% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 mm Hotchkiss | 1 | — | — | 2.0s | — |
| 45 mm mod. 1932 | 1 | — | — | 2.9s | — |
How MS-1 compares to its peers
There are 22 tier 1 light tanks in WoT, including the MS-1. Its 176 HP places it in the top 100% for hit points among same-tier light tanks (peer average: 1069). Frontal hull armor of 16mm ranks in the top 52% for the class (peer average: 16mm). Top forward speed of 32 km/h is faster than 29% of peer vehicles in this tier and class.
Direct comparisons
- MS-1 vs 404 — tier 1 light tank from Germany
- MS-1 vs 4TP — tier 1 light tank from Poland
- MS-1 vs Arlequin — tier 1 light tank from France
- MS-1 vs Bái Láng — tier 1 light tank from China
- See full tier 1 light tank tier list — all 22 vehicles ranked
About this vehicle
The first Soviet mass-produced tank with a total of 959 vehicles manufactured from 1928 through 1931.
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What tier is the MS-1 in WoT?
The MS-1 is a tier 1 light tank from USSR.
Is the MS-1 a premium tank?
No — the MS-1 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the MS-1?
32 km/h forward, 8 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the MS-1 have?
Hull armor: 16mm front, 16mm side, 16mm rear.