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...fitted strike/night fighter. Nonetheless, the rather small battlefields on tank battles can become a big safety concern. If situational awareness is lost, ...mament of the Hellcat allows engaging many ships or boats. Larger ships as destroyers or cruisers will have a hard time seeing how this almost unstoppable plane

| about = Japanese tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...y fast gun traverse speed and new autoloader for faster reload; meanwhile, tank crews have to beware of the rather underpowered engine and huge size; enemy

...Class M cannon (57 mm). The cannon itself was a modified QF 6-pounder anti-tank gun, fitted with an auto-loader to allow for both semi- and full automatic ...n (escorted by four Mk VIs) engaged a German convoy of one U-boat and four destroyers, protected by 10 Ju-88s. Three of the Ju 88s were shot down. Pilot Tony Phi

...r anti-bomber as well as anti-ground. The rockets can also be used against destroyers and pillboxes, although the Mosquito will need four rockets to hit to destr ...f, stay low to the sea and fly close to the mountains on the right. As the destroyers come in range the then fly in between the mountains and to avoid being shot

...me. Once at a good height, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed. ...ch angle to successfully deliver both torpedoes to preferably gunboats and destroyers as they will have a tougher time evading them. Beware of anti-aircraft fire

.... Once at a good altitude, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed. ...ch angle to successfully deliver both torpedoes to preferably gunboats and destroyers as they will have a tougher time evading them. Beware of anti-aircraft fire

...x 250 kg bombs to destroy heavier targets such as medium tanks, pillboxes, destroyers, and cargo ships. The 250 kg bombs are also the best loadout against bases. ...wing is an entire fuel tank, therefore any hits to the wing can cause fuel tank fires

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...1942 with 375 tanks built. The M2A4 was the U.S. military's primary light tank when World War II started and would see service with the U.S. Marines in th

After World War II, the US Airborne units sought ways to improve their anti-tank firepower to defend against enemy armour attack after an airdrop. As the de ...oduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]], the M56 is one of the lightest tank destroyer in the game. Despite that, it contains a very powerful punch with

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ntire production run, the turret armament remained unchanged: the 75 mm M3 tank gun with the M1919A4 coaxial light machine gun and the M2HB Browning heavy

| about = American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ly impact the course of World War II. After being reclassified as a medium tank in the post-war period, the M26 continued to see service in the Korean War

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...revised, and the M2A2 was designed, with 239 built, and became the primary tank of the U.S. Army during the interwar period.

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...as its interim counterparts, the M18 became one of the primary arms of the tank destroyer branch, with its firepower and mobility coming to play in several

| about = American tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ster than a tank to get into their ideal positions. While such a [[M18 GMC|tank destroyer]] would be in development, the urgency for a vehicle led to a con

| about = American tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | usage = the American medium tank

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground

...e Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. A vastly improved tank over the T-34 series, the T-44 features similar mobility with much better f ...e space, and subsequently more comfortable for the crew even for a smaller tank.

| about = Soviet heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...internal space was restricted because of the huge recoil mechanism of the tank gun and a small 1,800 mm turret ring radius, allowing only a four-man crew,

| about = Soviet light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...undant and the scouting role was given to armoured cars instead. All light tank production was ceased in October 1943 after 120 T-80 tanks were built. Afte

|about= Soviet tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...nstructed unused IS heavy tank chassis to be equipped with a 122 mm A-19S tank gun, which resulted in mass production of the ISU-122.

|about= Soviet tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...tomatic breech block was fitted to the original 122 mm A-19S tank gun. The tank gun with this new design was designated as the 122 mm D-25S. The modificati

...complexity of the guidance system, and the significant deadzone around the tank caused by the missiles' minimum range. Unfortunately, these flaws contribut {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

| about = Soviet tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of

| about = British light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...d by the tank gun's fire. The tank crew was reduced to three as the larger tank gun limited turret space. To make room for ammunition storage, the auxiliar

| about = British heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...(or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]] alon

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced along with the initial Briti ...at can be difficult to play. Combining the aspects of an assault gun and a tank destroyer, it has a strange playstyle. At longer ranges, getting a penetrat

| about = British heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...rotected tanks in Rank III, even if its firepower seems pitiful for such a tank.

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...the initial British ground tree. Britain's solution for a cheaper infantry tank, the Valentine boasts good armour, decent mobility, and a great gun to use

...Royal Artillery had authority over the tank destroyer just like other tank destroyers in British service. Reception to the Archer revealed that the crews favoure ...destroyers, including the [[StuG III F]] and [[SU-122]]. While these tank destroyers have a different battle rating, you may still encounter them.

| about = British tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...he [[Panther D|Panthers]]. The conversion used one of the best Allied anti-tank guns at the time, the 17-pounder, which could penetrate about 140 mm of arm

| about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...name}}''' (or just ''Charioteer'') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]] alon

.... It is armed with a cannon developed to take on the heavy Soviet [[IS-3]] tank. It excels in fighting the top-rank heavies. ...eload time differ distinctly from the FV4005. It can be played as an usual tank destroyer, excelling at it with its high velocity APDS rounds, sniping from

...use. It was originally planned to mount the new gun on the same "Universal tank" hull as the Conqueror. However, this would take significant development, s ...even .50 cal rounds. The survivability is both helped and hindered by the tank's spacious nature: while it is a large, highly visible target, a single sho

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armo {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hun {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A. {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

...y Vickers-Armstrongs for the British Army between World Wars I and II. The Tank, Light, Anti-Air Mark I was built in the aftermath of the Battle of France Introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]], the Tank, Light, Anti-Air Mark I is an extremely vulnerable vehicle, players must ta

{{Specs-Tank-Armour}} ...The post-penetration survivability depends on the shell: if it is an early tank's low-calibre shell or a solid AP round, then a penetration might take out

...ries at this rank, this is a closed top vehicle, and performs well in anti-tank roles. {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

| about = premium British tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...65th Anti-Tank Regiment)''') is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/3472--en|p

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...adopted in 1929 as a light tank but shortly after reclassified as a medium tank for weighing over 10 tons. Well regarded in its early career against the po ...nd Forces Tree. While a slow infantry support tank, with little armour for tank combat, it comes equipped with a low velocity 57 mm cannon loaded with capa

|about= Japanese tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ction delayed until 1942. It was intended to provide fire support and anti-tank capabilities for the Japanese armoured divisions. It participated primarily

...arch 10th 1944 when they ambushed a German naval convoy consisting of four destroyers and a U-boat guarded by 10 [[Ju 88 (Family)|Ju 88s]]. 3 Ju 88s were destroy {{Britain aircraft cannons}}

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...zechoslovakian ZB-53 machine gun. The BESA was the British Army's standard tank-mounted machine gun from the start of WW2 until the 1950s, being withdrawn ...as the co-axial (and sometimes commander's) weapon on nearly every British tank from rank I to rank IV.

| about = tank cannon '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...the main cannon armament of the [[M4_Sherman_(Family)|M4 Sherman]] medium tank prior to its transition to the [[M1 (76 mm)|76 mm M1 gun]].

| about = American tank cannon '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...er in one shot. It is an ideal armament for mid-rank medium tanks and tank destroyers. For some heavily armoured vehicles, the user may have to aim for weak poin

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The '''Ratel''' is a British wheeled light tank put into service in 1978. It served in the South African armed forces and r {{Britain light tanks}}

...le only to light tanks of ranks II and above, as well as a select few tank destroyers plus vehicles armed solely with anti-air guided missiles. ...scouting is, by default, '''V''', and can be changed in controls under the Tank tab, then under Miscellaneous. The mechanic works differently based on game

===Britain=== ..., however larger breaches, and pumping the water out of larger sections of destroyers and cruisers, may take longer.

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...hunder, as well as introducing the [[:Category:Japan_ground_vehicles|Japan tank tree]] and low detail "scaled" cockpits for all aircraft which did not have ===Great Britain===

*'''Path of perfection''': Obtain 12 designated types of tank modifications. ! colspan="2" | Tank Modifications

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...able for the introduction of the [[:Category:Italy_ground_vehicles|Italian tank tree]], as well as [[:Category:Sixth_rank_aircraft|Rank VI aviation]]. ===Great Britain===

...he firepower and agility to conventionally engage larger craft such as the destroyers commonly found at her battle rating. Also, the boat lacks an AI turret to p ...mage per explosive damage against other small boat's crew, even unarmoured destroyers' crew can easily be decimated by the HE belt, as well as being highly effec

...from 1936 to 1939 to enforce the non-interventionist agreements reached by Britain and France during the Spanish Civil War. She was transferred from the Medit ...ity. The HMS Grafton may be able to survive confrontation with other enemy destroyers thanks to her powerful main armament, but she will almost definitely come o

...e large destroyers being built abroad and to increase the firepower of the destroyers already in service. Throughout World War II, HMS Eskimo saw action in Burma ...gunnery ship. Even at a great distance, HMS Eskimo can easily defeat other destroyers owing to the enormous calibre and accuracy of its main armament. Furthermor

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...n the game today. '''World War One''' brought forth the first instances of tank and aerial warfare, and the influences back in the era can be seen in the d ...War One, we will introduce this concept for three nations: Germany, Great Britain, and France. In future, we hope to include the United States, Russian Empir

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Beginner's Guide to Tank Battles}} ...This guide will help get a player on their feet in trying out War Thunder tank warfare.

===U.S. Tank Destroyer Doctrine=== ...as formed at Camp Hood, Texas; headed by Bruce. Plans were made to form 53 tank destroyer battalions, and much more were ordered after the breakout of war

...[F-16C]], what is the better tank: [[IS-3]] or [[IS-6]], why does the fuel tank under the [[MiG-29]] have a hole going through it. :''Tactics and strategy:'' winning in tank football

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{{Navigation-Line|'''Destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|us_destroyer_fletcher_bennion}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|us_destro ...the AP rounds can pass through and deal damage to the rear of the boat. On destroyers though, there is no reason at all to take the AP clips. While the AP rounds

{{Navigation-Line|'''Destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|fr_destroyer_desaix_class_kleber}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fr_des ...ching straight on, in which case an already destroyed bow compartment will tank most HE damage; the AP rounds can pass through and deal damage to the rear

...empts to mount them on the chassis of the [[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] tank began, creating the [[Gun Carrier (3-in)]]. Deployed mostly for defending t ...mounted on submarines of the S, V, and U-classes and retrofitted on older destroyers of the A-class and I-class. They would also be used to arm smaller boats in

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{{Navigation-Line|'''Destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_battle_tobruk}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer ...the AP rounds can pass through and deal damage to the rear of the boat. On destroyers though, there is no reason at all to take the AP clips. While the AP rounds

...y thing protecting the pilot from behind aside from the fuselage is a fuel tank. ...h as patrol boats can be annihilated in one single shot; a real spectacle. Destroyers or anything heavier could withstand more damage, but their modules and crew

...September 2019. This update is notable for the introduction of [[:Category:Britain helicopters|British helicopters]], China as a playable nation, Mach 2 jets, === Great Britain ===

| about = medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...of most of Mainland China. As the ROCA later adopted M18 GMC as their main tank, these Shermans were soon retired in 1952.

|about= tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...roviding military assistance to China. China received 10 infantry division tank regiments from the Soviet Union in September 1950, with 300 T-34-85 medium

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|market=QF 3.7 Ram (Britain) ...'''({{Specs|pseudonym}})''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.95 "Northe

...1918, but it was too late to take part in the war. By the end of 1918, the Tank Corps had built its ranks up to 20,000 men.<ref name=":0" /> ...|M2 medium tank]], entered production between the World Wars. The M2 light tank was developed into the [[M2A4]] in 1939, which had increased armament and a

| about = Soviet medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e. This is a Lend-Lease Valentine, shipped to the USSR by the British. The tank was made available to purchase in-game with Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) for spec

| about = premium medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...t and second variants of the early-generation [[M4 Sherman (Family)|Medium Tank M4 (Sherman) family]]. The M4 Hybrid variant was built by Chrysler Corporat

RN Dardo was one of the Dardo-class destroyers succeeding the Turbine class. The major difference was the ship's range and ...was developed in the mid-twenties by Ansaldo as the primary weapon for the destroyers of the Regia Marina, a cannon derived from the 120 mm/50 mod.1909 cannon, a

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was the lead ship of the Turbine-class destroyers, improved and enlarged versions of the preceding Sauro-class. Turbine was c ...the most vulnerable because right next to the hold they have the main fuel tank, something the Frunze does not have.

=== Britain === * [[Thunderbolt Mk.1 (Great Britain)|Thunderbolt Mk.1]] (premium)

...on now depends on the angle of impact. Armour-piercing shells stuck in the tank's armour when not pierced completely have been added. === Britain ===

...ost vulnerable because right next to the hold they have the principal fuel tank, something that the Frunze does not have. ...eems to be the result of mounting the barrels too close together. On later destroyers, a single 120 mm/50 (4.7") mount was used to replace the obsolete 120 mm/15

| about = British heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |market=items_Matilda Hedgehog (Britain)

...n when engaging enemy vessels. They are not recommended to be used against destroyers, cruisers, or battleships in any sort of match. Instead, use them for pinpo ...ir-to-surface missile and a bulged bomb bay which could hold an extra fuel tank. Some of these units were capable of firing the anti-ship version of the Ma

| about = British tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]].

=== Britain === * [[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)|Mustang Mk.IA]] — (updated model)

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Ixwa Strike"]]. {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

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...sister ships'. However, sitting at a BR where less-protected cruisers and destroyers are common, Liverpool's armaments is a perfect weapon within her range, alt ...er secondary armament will not be needed as much against coastal craft and destroyers. It thus mainly serves as a long-range anti-aircraft battery, and can be qu

{{Specs-Tank-Armour}} ...y HMG or random shrapnel (although, if shrapnel managed to reach them, the tank crew is probably already done for)

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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Wind of Cha {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}

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=== Great Britain === * [[Avenger Mk II (Great Britain)|Avenger Mk.II]] (Updated model)

...ts being located significantly below the deck, this allows the Glorious to tank a lot of cruiser-calibre HE rounds and even some AP rounds at longer ranges ...explosion to detonate ammunition several decks below. Against cruisers and destroyers that the Glorious usually faces, these shells are nothing short of an overk

| about = premium British heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...effective secondary weapon against vehicles with exposed crew (SPAAs, tank destroyers, etc.).

=== Great Britain === * [[Wirraway (Great Britain)|Wirraway]] - (updated model)

| about = British light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].

...do boat of the S-26 type, which survived the war and was captured by Great Britain in 1945. In 1948, it was sold to private individuals for commercial use und ...ed against ships approaching directly frontally (e.g. in an attempt to bow tank).

...s massive profile and spread-out crew distribution also allows the ship to tank several hits from the enemies should they be unable to hit your ammo racks. As these are the same guns found on the [[Battle (Family)|Battle-class destroyers]], they have very good rate of fire of 20 rpm when maxed out. It has three

=== Great Britain === * [[M109A1 (Great Britain)|M109A1]]

|about = tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Kings of Battle

...nsisted of the original designers of British tanks during World War I. The tank is a follow-up design of the TOG I, which was designed with the expectation .... The sole prototype of the TOG II is currently preserved at the Bovington Tank Museum.

{{Main|Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Ground|l1=Japanese tank naming}} ...he following vehicles from their then Allied nations to kickstart Japanese tank development: one British Heavy Mk. IV {{Annotation|(Female)|Armed only with