La Combattante was an experimental French coastal ship for the next generation of boats commissioned in 1964. During its service it saw many changes to its armament, mounting SS.11, SS.12, a 30 mm cannon, a 40 mm cannon and even the Exocet anti-ship missile. After being transferred to the Gendarmerie Maritime, it was later decommissioned in 1994. Added in the Dance of Dragons update, La Combattante is the only naval vessel armed with HEAT missiles. It offers similar gameplay to its predecessor the VLT-1 with its twin 40 mm but with a twist.
The unusual Rarden cannon found on a few British light vehicles is something of a Marmite weapon. It is either loved or loathed by most who use it and by those who face it in battle. In this article I’ll cover the history behind this unusual piece of equipment and share a few tips on its use in War Thunder.
Among the few helicopters with a coaxial rotor system that do not have a tail rotor is the Ka-29, a small multi-role shipborne helicopter. It’s not only cute, but also very dangerous, being one of the best early Soviet helicopters. How does it perform in the game? What’s the history of the bun? Read more in this article!
On the eve of World War II, the leading naval powers, above all the United States and Japan, built battleships that pushed close to the technical limits of their time. Their displacement approached 40,000 t, their armor exceeded 400 mm in thickness, and the caliber of their guns was awe-inspiring. But these steel giants shared one major flaw: they lacked the speed to maneuver effectively alongside aircraft carriers. To solve this problem, designers in several countries set out to create a new generation of battleships that were fast but sacrificed little to no protection or firepower.
The P-51B Mustang was one of the first true long range fighters developed by the U.S. during World War 2. The following is a guide using official USAAF documentation. In order to simplify gameplay, many of these steps are currently impossible to be completed in game and the startup procedure is fully automated by the instructor.
The Sturer Emil is a German tank destroyer designed to engage and destroy enemy heavy tanks. It was equipped with a powerful 12.8 cm cannon, similar to the main guns of the Jagdtiger and Maus. Its armor-piercing shells had excellent penetration and could effectively engage heavily armored vehicles. However, this formidable firepower came with many drawbacks, which limited its production and combat use. So, how is the “Stubborn Emil” like in War Thunder, and how can you make the most of its strengths? Read on to find out.
The SMK is a very unique vehicle. Featuring a highly unusual layout and weapons complement, presenting a very large profile and offering surprisingly adequate mobility, it can be very challenging to use for new owners. The aim of this article is therefore to help the reader understand how to best utilize and combat this monster of a tank.
The rapid development of tank building in the USSR began in the second half of the 1920s. At first, Soviet engineers relied heavily on foreign experience, studying and adapting ideas developed abroad. Their own design school was still taking shape, so borrowing from others was standard practice. Even basic standards for appearance and equipment were not fully established until the end of the decade.