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| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''M3''' is the first variant of the [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 light tank family]]. While observing events in Europe and Asia during World War I

...ne guns which are remarkably effective against light pillboxes, some light tanks/AAA, and of course, planes. The P-40 can also equip bombs to round itself o ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...0, and some heavier fighters and most ground attack aircraft. Coupled with light rolling and WEP you should be able to run from most dogfights.

...atastrophic skin buckling or wing twist and shear due to the wing-tip fuel tanks which is a real concern when flying in realistic and simulator battles. Thi ...he early F-84s was that high speeds (+1,000 km/h) tended to cause the fuel tanks to twist resulting in the destruction of the wings which does reflect in re

...ations continued to use it including France, Italy and Taiwan (Republic of China), however, Greece continued flying their fighters until 1991.<ref name="Bur ...he fuel tanks to twist resulting (mitigated by the addition of fins on the tanks) in the destruction of the wings which does reflect in realistic and simula

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 behind engine and one in front of pilot's feet)

...and cranked out 500 A-36A aircraft, which saw use in the Mediterranean and China-Burma-India theater. ...gnificant amount of ground targets (anti-aircraft batteries, trucks, light tanks...etc…) the dive bomber can convert to a strafing aircraft once the bombs

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefited from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight o ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...ere built, with some were supplied [[PB4Y-2 (France)|to France]] [[PB4Y-2 (China)|and Taiwan]] as a part of defensive pact. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ang looks quite defensive on first glance, it is a deceptive one. The fuel tanks are wing-mounted and prone to fires (the D-series has got an inline one). T

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 under pilot, 1 under pilot's feet, 1 behind pilot)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ut also because most of the wing area is empty of any fuel tanks. The fuel tanks are located between the engines and the fuselage which is an area rarely hi

| link = Hs 123 A-1 (China) ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * 2 self-sealing fuel tanks (1 below the pilot, 1 in front of the pilot)

...lanes, the Chaika was gradually phased out of the service and relegated to light attack aircraft. Being a light biplane, the I-153 M-62 has an excellent manoeuvrability and will outturn a

...ne became available in mid-1938. The aircraft was also quickly deployed in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War, where it outclassed the Japanese Kawas ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| link = La-9 (China) ...w service with the Soviet Air Force, People's Liberation Army Air Force of China, and the Korean People's Army Air Force. It was eventually phased out as je

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Nice payload allows it to finish off a base in one go, or destroy tanks / pillboxes easily

...ttles. It should be noted, however, that compared to dedicated fighters or light bombers, its top speed and manoeuvrability are constrained. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...d of the tank column, and release the bombs, making sure to lead where the tanks will be as the bombs fall, not where they are in that moment.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...sually knock your engine out almost immediately. Also, tracer belts easily light this on fire, and the burning is usually fatal. As a result, turn-fighting

...f you notice someone is trying to turn fight you, simply out turn them and light them up with 2 x 20 mm. However, bear in mind the Chaika is also more fragi ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| link = La-11 (China) ...however its flight performance is very similar, but this only happens with light fuel loads. Its engine performs better at low altitudes, so stay below 4000

...er, it also had some weaknesses, such as lack of armour, self-sealing fuel tanks, or hydraulic boosters. As the war progressed, the A6M2 Model 21 became out ...by using the Zero's agility, as the plane has no armour, self-sealing fuel tanks, or robust airframe. Although the A6M2 is not the fastest plane in its tier

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t Decent horsepower with the typical Japanese light aircraft would give the idea that the plane would be great in the vertical

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...as that other Japanese planes don't have near rank 3, is self-sealing fuel tanks. There is however no armour around the engine so the engine is very prone t

...guns. The Ki-10 entered service in 1937 and saw combat in Manchukuo, North China, and Southeast Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the early stage ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...s original base in Tachiarai, Japan, to various locations in Manchuria and China. Its main task was to support the ground troops in their offensive operatio ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...light and medium tanks, light pillboxes, and even a few player controlled tanks. The Ki-45 is unable to equip bombs.

| link = P1Y1 mod. 11 (China) ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...o select either of the 4 x 250 kg bomb load outs if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Make sure to select the 4 x 250 kg bomb load out if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, bases or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Make sure to select the 4 x 250 kg bomb loadouts if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...the control surfaces, it also came with more machine guns and larger fuel tanks increasing its range. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...acific theatre of World War II. His early successes came in the skies over China where he shot down 8 Chinese aircraft, with both his A5M4 (W-102) and an [[ ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...), several other nations continued to use it including Taiwan (Republic of China) and Italy, however, Greece continued flying their fighters until 1991.<ref ...he fuel tanks to twist resulting (mitigated by the addition of fins on the tanks) in the destruction of the wings which does reflect in realistic and simula

...arts, the [[Potez 630]] and [[Potez 631|631]]. While other nations such as China, Romania, and Greece also used the Potez, not all of them were delivered du ...targets, and can be used with good results in ground battles against light tanks. It should be noted that the Potez is particularly weak against SPAA due to

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...M24 Chaffee]] replaced the M5 Stuart in 1944. A total of 8,884 M5 and M5A1 tanks were manufactured. The 75 mm M8 howitzer motor carriage ([[M8 Scott|M8 HMC]

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e "turret basket" and a taller 7.62 mm M1919A4 light machine gun mount for light anti-aircraft roles. The sponson machine guns on both sides of the hull wer

...rmament remained unchanged: the 75 mm M3 tank gun with the M1919A4 coaxial light machine gun and the M2HB Browning heavy machine gun mounted on the roof. Fr ...the side hull was another distinguishing feature of the M4 Sherman medium tanks. While this provides some protection, it also serves as an indication for t

...t iconic fighting vehicles during World War II, and one of the most famous tanks in history. However, while this historic distinction was achieved partly ow ...efit more from its short-range penetration figures than long-range sniping tanks would.

...viet Army and the US Marine Corps. Since the USSR only used diesel-powered tanks, this was the primary chosen variant for the Soviet lend-lease programme. F ...n armour allow for slightly more aggressive gameplay than previous Sherman tanks, but do not think it makes the M4A2 impervious to any enemy fire. When plac

...late-generation M4 Sherman variants to see action in the U.S. Army. These tanks were shipped to depots in England in time to be assigned to units for Opera ...M4 Sherman variants, which begins to feel inadequate at its BR. Most enemy tanks will easily penetrate the M4A1 (76) W at any range, as the hull's upper fro

...lease program (mainly because it had a diesel engine like most Soviet Army tanks). The engine, which was powered by the same General Motors 6046 twin diesel ...hull's upper front armour plate is unable to resist any shells from enemy tanks such as [[Tiger I (Family)|Tiger Is]], [[Panther tank (Family)|Panthers]],

...ns of protection, benefiting the USSR turret designs and in general German tanks. Like all high-explosive shells, the fuze is very sensitive and can be set- ...e depending on how you view it. It will turn the biggest and most powerful tanks into blazing wrecks.

...immediately revised by transferring the same 75 mm M2 howitzer to the new Light Tank M5 chassis, which included a new engine and a new fighting compartment ..., it is a unique vehicle with a different playstyle than the typical light tanks used by the U.S. Army ground forces in the early ranks.

...roduce a total of 4,680 units, with 2,539 being the M4A3 (105) HVSS. These tanks would see use not only in the European Theater, but in the Pacific Theater ...knock out friendly crew and teammates, if not absolutely destroying light tanks. These high-explosives can also break tracks easily, causing the player tan

...}. It's best to use this when fighting AA trucks or other lightly-armoured tanks. Carry only 1 to 5 of these shells as you won't really need them, but they' ...1 (75) W (China).png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M4A1 (75) W (China) (identical)]]

| about = American gift light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...in March 1943 that would continue until June 1945, with more than 8,000 M8 light armored cars produced. It would see combat in World War II in the Mediterra

| about = premium American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' Sometime in 1943, a project was underway to investigate how far can light tank firepower be improved. This culminated with the installation of a 75 m

...es after the US stopped supplying ammunition for the original LVT(A)(4) to China after the Chinese Civil War ended. ...very unusual tank that combines U.S. and Soviet philosophies. Despite its light armour, the LVT(A)(4) (ZiS-2) proves to be a formidable opponent when match

| about = American premium light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/3071--en|premiu

| about = American light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...as named the M3A1 Stuart in 1941. The M3A1 gradually replaced the M3 light tanks in service, including the United States Marine Corps (USMC), which received

...light anti-aircraft cannons with a light tank chassis. Since the Panzer I light tank chassis was readily available, it was used for these conversions. Stoe ...just enough ammunition to either cripple or outright destroy most hostile tanks. It's not as great against aircraft, but using shorter, controlled bursts o

...of ~100 mm when looking from the front, which is also able to neglect most tanks' ammunition. ...k out all light, medium tanks and SPAAs with a single shot, and most heavy tanks and tank destroyers, or even modern MBTs if hit properly. Its shrapnel can

...esulted in aggressive tactics focused on frequent mobility, whereas German tanks could remain still and fire at approaching targets from a safe distance. Du ...ks; thus, side penetrations can cause the diesel fuel to catch fire. These tanks can also detonate when hit on rare occasions, instantly destroying the tank

...climb and move through rough territory with ease as well as push and pull tanks. * Roof-mounted DShK heavy machine gun for use against aircraft or light vehicles

...a low profile and thick turret armour. Unlike previous Soviet main battle tanks, which were armed with rifled tank guns, the T-62 was the first production Like most Soviet tanks, the T-62 has a very compact layout, meaning that a single penetrating hit

...new heavy tank was the Soviet response to the increasingly superior German tanks, with a partially sloped hull front armour plate and a new enormous 122 mm ...t bounce any shots. Since behind the LFP is the driver and the 2 main fuel tanks, a penetrating round will have catastrophic results for the {{PAGENAME}}. T

...rranty period by 1.5 to 2 times, both in hours usage and kilometres." As a light defence against hostile aircraft, a 12.7 mm DShK heavy machine gun is insta ...as the Jagdtiger, the Ferdinand, the T32 and the T95 (in an uptier). These tanks are near-impossible to penetrate frontally, so you will have to try to flan

...ians came to the same conclusion as their Western counterparts about heavy tanks. After the first MBT family was launched in 1953, this class of heavy tank ...the surface it is driving on. Fortunately, as with many late Soviet heavy tanks, the IS-3's reverse speed is highly respectable, giving it the time it need

| about = Soviet light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ut if its user will actually go to MG sniper mode and fire straight at the tanks weakspots, it will not sustain.

....41. It is based on the modified chassis of the obsolescent [[T-70|T-70M]] light tank, designed primarily as an infantry support weapon with a secondary ant ...superstructure will not stop much more than heavy machine gun fire. Common tanks such as Pz.II, M3A3, AB 41, etc are all able to penetrate the front of the

| link = ISU-152 (China) ...xplosive shells remain a useful choice, particularly against vehicles with light armour. However, owing to this vehicle's incredibly long reload time, playe

|link-1= ISU-122 (China) ...e control" feature can increase your chances of successfully hitting enemy tanks.

|link-2= ISU-122 (China) ...r calibre guns and autocannons, but should not be relied upon against most tanks it faces at its battle rating. The gun mantlet is the strongest part of the

| link-1 = SU-100 (China) ...powerful 100 mm D-10S gun that could penetrate the armour of German heavy tanks at long ranges. It was produced at the Ural Heavy Machinery Factory (UZTM)

...nge and thanks to its HVAP ammunition it also has the potential to destroy tanks with a little less than 90 mm penetration. ...37 has thin armour and low survivability, but it should stay near friendly tanks, as it may prove useful in supporting them with its cannon. Staying near th

...is, the ZSU-57-2 features two powerful 57 mm guns, good mobility, and very light armour. It has proven to be more of a menace to ground vehicles than aircra ...e at 2,000 RPM. Manoeuvrability is good at all speeds, as its a relatively light tank with a powerful engine. It bleeds a lot of speed while turning, but th

...lly, such as the [[M24 (Family)|M24]] Chaffee, [[M41A1]], etc, most medium tanks from the side like the [[M4A1]]/[[M4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]], Note, when shooting distant targets (tanks 300 m away, or planes around 750 m away) you want to slow down the fire, as

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.65 "Way of the

...superstructure will not stop much more than heavy machine gun fire. Common tanks such as Pz.II, M3A3, AB 41, etc are all able to penetrate the front of the ...in snowy, sandy or muddy maps. Generally the SU-76 will fall behind common tanks such as M3A3 Stuart, Pz.IV.C, A13, etc. Therefore, with this level of mobil

...n tanks shipped to the USSR constituted 18.6% of all lend-lease M4 Sherman tanks. In the late summer of 1944, the first M4A2 (76) W arrived in the USSR. The ...s due to substantially superior gun depression angles than standard Soviet tanks. Due to its high profile, the M4A2 (76) W is difficult to drive about undet

...urage during the battle of Kiev. Nikolay and his crew were among the first tanks to arrive at Lutezhy village, where they destroyed one enemy tank, eliminat ...te necessity. Alternatively, if escorted and accompanied by other friendly tanks, the IS-2 can be supplemented and perform better in dire close-quarters sit

...er Allied nation: 17,181 units (approximately 34% of all M4 Sherman medium tanks constructed). The British supported and supplied free Polish and Czechoslov ...efit more from its short-range penetration figures than long-range sniping tanks would.

...s a result the Valentine IX can only keep up with similarly slow and heavy tanks, like the [[B1 bis|B1]] or [[Matilda (Family)|Matilda]]. ...rmed with a 57 mm 6pdr OQF Mk.III cannon. Similar to some previous British tanks, this cannon has a quick reload for its calibre of ~4.5 seconds which allow

|about=Japanese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...fantry moving at 40 km/h. Consequently, it failed to fulfil its role as a "light tank," as it had to cover long distances separately by train, akin to other

...1 (75) W (China).png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M4A1 (75) W (China) (identical)]] * Top-mounted .50 cal useful against fighters and open topped/light vehicles

Armour: Light, but effective against weaker guns (i.e. early French), weaker shells (low- [[File:Chi-Ha (3).png|left|thumb|250px|Chi-Ha passing a disabled [[T-26 (China)]]]]

...in Gol, and would be phased out by the 2nd generation of Imperial Japanese tanks, the [[Ha-Go]] and [[Chi-Ha]]. ...ips across large maps and between capture points compared to other reserve tanks.

...y of the Samurai"]]. It serves as the true introduction to Japanese combat tanks being equipped with higher velocity cannons and relatively dangerous post-p ...e, and 20-25 mm at the hull sides, its protection is comparable with light tanks at its battle rating. The thin armour might, with some luck, protect agains

|about= Japanese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e early stages, the Japanese, like many others, did not widely equip their tanks with radios, relying instead on signal flags. To ensure the tank of the com

...B battalions throughout the winter and spring of 1945, as more replacement tanks were made available from Sixth Army Group reserves. During the final weeks ...early entirely on foreign tanks due to a lack of domestically manufactured tanks. This is well reflected in the game, as the first French-made medium tank d

...ving down the line, increasing total ammo count, radio (upgrades) and fuel tanks until France's capitulation in 1940. ...ing light targets such as SPGs (e.g. [[SU-76M]], [[Marder III]]) and light tanks (e.g. [[M5A1]], [[T-50]]), heavier targets (e.g. [[Pz.IV F2]], [[Cromwell (

...ed on a variety of armoured fighting vehicles. A conversion of an infantry light machine gun for ground vehicle mounts, the DT provides a steady rate of fir {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}

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* The M81A1 AP rounds can easily deal with sides of medium tanks and can damage cannon barrel and tracks ...Bofors L/60 mounted on the chassis of the [[M5 Stuart (Family)|M5 Stuart]] light tank, however, the M5 was being phased out of production in favor of the ne

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...mainly mounted on the [[M4 Sherman (Family)|M4 Sherman]] family of medium tanks. The M6, mounted on the [[M24 (Family)|M24 Chaffee]], has a slightly longer ...6 mm F-34]]: The Soviet 76 mm F-34 is the standard WWII tank gun of Soviet tanks, and is mounted mainly on the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34]] medium tank family. Th

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The '''45 mm 20-K''' is a Soviet tank cannon, equipped on a number of rank I tanks. It is a decent gun for its rank, and can still be useful in uptiers due to {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}

...llows them access to extra abilities. This perk is available only to light tanks of ranks II and above, as well as a select few tank destroyers plus vehicle ...unlocked their "Parts" module yet and therefore can't repair on their own. Tanks in that situation will request help for repair by displaying the white wren

===China=== * '''␗M4 Ace Tankman''': Destroy 50 / 150 / 500 tanks with a Chinese M4.

...ve been changed from -10/+15 to -10/+20. Source: Hara.T (1961) “Japanese tanks and Armoured Vehicles” Japan, Tokyo. ...ve been changed from -11/+17 to -10/+20.Source: Hara.T (1961) “Japanese tanks and Armoured Vehicles” Japan, Tokyo.

* Decals for British and Japanese tanks have been added (will be available later). * The ability to destroy medium and light tanks in aircraft battles by using 30 mm HE shells and higher has been fixed.

*'''(PRC)''' People's Republic of China ::''Listed as '''(CN)''' Mainland China''

...d serve a long and eventful life all around the world, from the orients of China to the deserts of Africa. Much like its American counterpart, after it was ...ith 4 km of range which in the right scenarios can be very deadly to enemy tanks. Pilots of the Mi-4 must be very careful of the aircraft's underpowered eng

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t .... It is not recommended to fire at any target pulling anything more than a light turn, since the missile will just lose track and miss.

.... The M15/42 is the last tank before getting to the P40 and foreign medium tanks and is the final version of the Carro Armato, thus giving some notable impr ...et around. While being understandably significantly slower than most light tanks encountered at this battle rating, it can hold its own over most terrain as

...-tank duties and more for general fire support against the remaining light tanks, infantry and other support vehicles that may be spotted. This vehicle surv The L3/33 CC is very mobile both on and off-road. Thanks to its light weight, it accelerates quickly and can cruise at 40 / 25 km/h (AB/RB) in se

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...a lot to be desired. The chassis itself is loosely based off of the light tanks T-70 and T-80. As a result, the lower frontal plate is 30 mm RHA, the upper ..., roads) but a slightly poorer mobility on soft terrain (mud, snow, sand). Light and medium obstacles (fences, posts, bushes and small trees) are not a prob

=== Light tanks === *** [[M3A3 Stuart (China)]] - ''Lend-lease''

...[[KPz-70]] and the [[MBT-70]] if they're both the same, how come early WW2 tanks have stabilisers but later ones the Pz.IV to VI and Pershings don't have an ...|RWR]], how to use the [[Kh-29TE]] efficiently, would you recommand 2 drop tanks on the [[F-16C]] and the [[F-15 (Family)|F-15]].

...presented by tanks and Howitzers, and the defending side is represented by light pillboxes and Howitzers. ...in a certain sector – this is a column of AI ground vehicles made up of tanks, trucks, and mobile AA guns. It advances from the allied team’s rear towa

* [[Chi-Ha (China)]] * [[Chi-Ha Kai (China)]]

The '''M24 Chaffee''', officially desginated as '''Light Tank, M24'''. ...States Army General ''Adna R. Chaffee Jr.'', who helped develop the use of tanks in the United States armed forces.

...left: solid 1px #cccccc;"|<center>[[File:China flag.png|70px|link=Category:China ground vehicles]]</center>{{Tree-Skip|5px}} ...tic drive, and other minor improvements. The M68 was later fitted on M48A3 tanks in service with the National Guard, which were then redesignated as the M48

...Throughout the Korean War, the tank crew of the T-34-85 No.215 destroyed 5 tanks, 9 mortars, 1 military vehicle, 26 enemy bunkers, 1 tunnel, and 1 command p .... It lacks a turret roof-mounted heavy machine gun as compared to American tanks. However, this is included in the [[T-34-85 Gai]] (improved) version of the

...the introduction of [[:Category:Britain helicopters|British helicopters]], China as a playable nation, Mach 2 jets, as well as new mechanics such as night v === China ===

[[File:China I153 Wiki Image 1.jpg|thumb|Side view of a I-153.]] ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...d 3 fully built CW-21s and 27 kits to be armed. Another three were sent to China and given to the Flying Tigers group. Other variants of the CW-21 were deve ...lift with the smallest amount of drag. The speed comes with the extremely light semi-monocoque structure which decreases the weight hence improves the perf

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ..., whether them be tanks or pillboxes. The small 50 kg bombs can be used on light pillboxes. Once the suspended armaments are gone, the 4 MG are good for kil

This aircraft is typical of Japanese fighter design: light armour and tight manoeuvrability. This aircraft can out-turn most other fig ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...red after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in July. Only 12 aircraft arrived China in January of 1938 and contributed very little for the war, all of these we ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...the bomber was already obsolete and new Soviet/US-built bombers arrived in China, the Martins were soon phrased out and left as training aids for bomber cre ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...atured two Wright R-1820-27 but was largely the same aircraft as the A-28. China received 26 A-29 Hudsons, but not much is known about the A-29 in Chinese s ...like anti-air or howitzer positions. Overall, the A-29 does its role as a light bomber effectively, but players should take note of its lacklustre armament

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...s. The 500 lb bomb is better for heavier targets like pillboxes and medium tanks, or even ships. Since the Hawk III is quite slow, you want to aim the bombs

...own personal. When better aircraft became available, the P-66 was sold to China in large numbers, serving in the 3rd and 5th Air Groups of the Chinese Nati ...ics learned with this aircraft can be applied to the succeeding [[P-40E-1 (China)|P-40E]].

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ind the pilot, and 38 mm bulletproof glass in front of the pilot. The fuel tanks are self-sealing, with one being located under the pilot, and one in front

...d in 1946 while the Communist forces captured eight Ki-43s at Northeastern China and been used as trainer aircraft like many other captured Japanese fighter ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t While it lacks bulletproof glass or self-sealing fuel tanks, the rear armour is helpful for preventing untimely pilot-snipes from low-c

...s necessary to get up close to enemies. Aim for the engine, pilot, or fuel tanks if the location is known. Remember to lead with these machine guns, as the ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ..., you'll just have to make a detour to get away from main combat. The fuel tanks are located in the wings. There are 2 in each wing, and are self-sealing.

...Group). These models were not very liked by their pilots, they lacked drop tanks for extra range, bomb racks on the wings, their engines were very vulnerabl ..."Night Vision"]] as a [[wt:en/news/6353-development-new-war-thunder-nation-china-en|premium pack]] in the Gaijin store, though it was removed from sale afte

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t Do not try to out-dive any monoplane as the I-16's light weight means that it is relatively slow at building up speed in a dive and

...ghters and nothing like what they had flown before. This was thanks to its light yet strong balsa and plywood frame while housing a pair of Rolls Royce Merl ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...to source their fleet from abandoned Japanese aircraft from both Mainland China and Taiwan Island, these 12 remaining P1Y1 became one of the bombers of ROC ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

.... Experience gained with the P-51D-20 can be applied to the later [[P-51K (China)|P-51K]], which has significantly improved engine power and climb rate. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...officers in 1943. Some P-38s from USAAF were then transferred to bases in China to escort bombers for bombing runs to the Japanese-occupied Taiwan, as well ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...they were soon phrased out as well and leaving only 2 examples in Mainland China where both of them are in Beijing at present. ...a good stepping stone to the jet age, marked by the succeeding [[F-86F-30 (China)|ROCAF F-86F-30]].

...ater conflicts against Nationalist forces on the outer islands of Mainland China's coastline in 1954, where the IL-10 shone during their attacks on air-defe ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Zhejiang and later used during riot-suppression operations in Southwestern China with some loses against insurgent's M2HB. These aircraft were eventually re ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

..., US Sabres were then exported to various other countries. The Republic of China was one of the many countries that received a large number of Sabres. The R ...et access to the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] which is present in the [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-40 Sabre]]. Nonetheless, the F-86F-30 is still an impressive single-engi

...ve performance for air combat while being more forgiving than the [[MiG-9 (China)|PLAAF's starting MiG-9]], and can be very effective in Ground RB as well. ...he fuel tanks to twist resulting (mitigated by the addition of fins on the tanks) in the destruction of the wings which does reflect in realistic and simula

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Fuel tanks are not protected by any armour

...d-C''. Due to a shaky political situation, the Chengdu Aircraft Company in China reversed and engineered the MiG-21 sent by the Soviet Union without technol ...h rockets or 500 kg bombs, these options should be reserved for destroying light ground targets or for Ground Realistic battles. The PL-2 missiles are diffi

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...of these vehicles, likely used by US Army/USMC, were captured in Mainland China in 1949. One of them is still on display in a Chinese military museum; whil

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...the lend-lease program and established the first tank battalion under the "China-U.S. First Temporary Tank Group" stationed in India. It is still painted in

| about = Soviet light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...e fate of these obsolete tanks; likely been scraped and replaced by US-aid tanks like M24 and M41 in near future.

...the war. The Chinese People's Liberation Army acquired around 300 Type 97 tanks from the USSR after Japan surrendered in 1945. The Northeast Tank Brigade, ...ost of the countries that the Japanese invaded during WWII lacked credible tanks. Overall, it is a medium tank with a lot of weaknesses and must be played c

...g the Huai Hai campaign of the Chinese Civil War, when both sides deployed tanks. ...hull-down position and use the 75 mm HEAT to destroy any and all oncoming tanks.

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...es after the US stopped supplying ammunition for the original LVT(A)(4) to China after the Chinese Civil War ended.

| about = Soviet light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...The first battalion of the third tank regiment managed to assemble 22 M5A1 tanks and divide them into two companies.

...Chinese People's Liberation Army during the Liaoshen Campaign in Northeast China. Following the Chinese Civil War, a memorial for fallen Chinese Expeditiona ...the M4A4 was one of the few U.S.-built M4 Sherman medium tanks shipped to China during World War II. Armour arrangements are similar to the [[M4|M4 variant

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...eady in Taiwan. During the late 1900s, Taiwan had a maximum of roughly 325 tanks in service.

...ん/关东军). However, the T-34 (1943) saw extremely limited action in China, as the main variant used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army was the T ...cautious when fighting against German tanks during battles, as the German tanks' firepower improved significantly starting at rank II with the arrival of t

...World War II. The SU-76 was based on a lengthened version of the [[T-70]] light tank chassis and armed with the ZIS-3 mod. 1942 divisional field gun. Its s ...ers significantly enhanced firepower compared to other captured/lend-lease tanks in the early ranks. It is mounted with the 76 mm ZIS-3 field gun, a flexibl

...ch military surplus as possible. The vehicles never saw combat in mainland China, instead they were evacuated to Taiwan. In 1949, with the new government es ...e hull to knock out any remaining crew. It is possible to blow up the fuel tanks or set it on fire by shooting the rear of the M10, the worse case at least

...rman and [[M3A3 Stuart (China)|M3A3 Stuart]]. They fought primarily in the China-Burma-India theatre (CBI) and helped the Allies reopen the land route throu ..."]], the premium M4A4 (1st PTG) is a unique historical unit of the [[M4A4 (China)|M4A4]] that performs similarly to other M4 Sherman variants armed with the

...m Great Britain, delivered in late 1949 after the loss of most of Mainland China. As the ROCA later adopted M18 GMC as their main tank, these Shermans were ...above its BR will penetrate the armour with ease. However, even up-gunned tanks can have a hard time penetrating it with the sloped armour the M4A1 models

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...phibious light tank]]. Since an early variant of the PT-76 was imported to China, it lacks the two-plane stabilizer that subsequent variants feature.

...medium-sized repair factories and various ammunition, were transferred to China. The T-34-85 (S-53) was the main armoured backbone of the Chinese People's .... It lacks a turret-roof-mounted heavy machine gun as compared to American tanks. However, this is included in the [[T-34-85 Gai]] (improved) version of the

...estic tank built by Mainland China in the 1950s. Due to the demand for new tanks to fulfill the needs of new armour divisions, Chinese engineers reverse-eng ...avy machine gun similar to the ubiquitous M2 Browning featured on American tanks.

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]

...As frontally, such as the [[M24|M24 Chaffee]], [[M41A1]], etc. Most medium tanks from the side like the [[M4A1]]/[[M4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]], Note, when shooting distant targets (tanks 300 m away, or planes around 750 m away) you want to slow down the fire, as

...hind the front lines. In 1955, the Soviet Army left Dalian in northeastern China, formally concluding a ten-year military occupation: all weaponry and armam The ISU-152 is inadequately protected against most enemy tanks. The vehicle is armoured mainly with 90 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RH

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...most machine guns and close-blast shell fragments. A total of around 1,500 tanks had been constructed by the time production ceased in 1989.

...t bounce any shots. Since behind the LFP is the driver and the 2 main fuel tanks, a penetrating round will have catastrophic results for the {{PAGENAME}}. T ...r movement or ignite fuel tanks. Note that ATGMs and some British post-war tanks with powerful sub-calibre APDS in your BR range won't have trouble shooting

...r]], the [[Ferdinand]], the [[T32]] and the [[T95]] (in an up-tier). These tanks are near-impossible to penetrate frontally, so you will have to try to flan ...pular and being lucky to face only one enemy vehicle at a time. Some light tanks are unable to penetrate the IS-2 frontally, especially if they are from a m

...and other support vehicles. More than 2,000 military vehicles were sent to China, along with three large and medium-sized repair factories and various ammun The ISU-122 is inadequately protected against most enemy tanks. The vehicle is armoured mainly with 90 mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RH

...vehicles. All of these factors mean that the M36 should never engage enemy tanks from the front, unless they are preoccupied with a friendly vehicle or not In a downtier, there are not a lot of heavily armoured tanks that the M36 can't penetrate, so the player can also choose to not flank, b

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...nterpart, the BMP-2, in the Army Games jointly held by Russia and Mainland China, where the ZBD86A demonstrated superior performance.

...ks during the first 20 years of the 21st Century, and now serve as reserve tanks or shooting-range targets for new PLAGF weapons. It helps to get accustomed to this grandfather of Chinese tanks, as the later [[Type 69]], [[ZTZ59D1]], and [[T-69 II G]] are its descendan

...s the true Type 69 in service, as well as the bestseller of Chinese medium tanks during 1980s as the [[Type 69-IIa]]. ...pe 59 could use APHE rounds for instant knockouts against lightly armoured tanks like the [[Leopard 1]], the Type 69 has a poor-quality APFSDS round instead

All in all, it's best to just get out of the way of other tanks and sneak around; this is a vehicle of strategy, not brute force. ...TGMs, however, they're typically found at battle rating 9.0, aside from US light tank [[M551]] and Soviet medium tank [[T-55AM-1]], which is also a premium

...remaining operable tanks will serve ROCA for the time being until the new tanks deliver from 2024. With only 108 M1A2T deliver in future, some of these M60 ..."Night Vision"]] with the Chinese tech-tree, as with the previous [[M48A1 (China)|M48A1]], this M60A3 is a US medium tank operated by Taiwan. It boasts ther

...M48A1s, resulting in the CM12 variant. The initial batches of these hybrid tanks became the spearhead of the ROCA's armored corps, particularly intended to ...Army. It is a mating of the M60 chassis with the turret from the [[M48A1 (China)|M48 Patton]], with a unique pagoda-like ERA array on the turret sides. Tho

...995 with the technologies used on ZTZ59D aside from the main cannon. These tanks have been part of the PLAGF armored corps until they are eventually replace ...the Type 59 chassis, the reload speed is about 1 seconds slower than Nato tanks with L7 gun. The ZTZ59D1 also does not have an upgraded turret drive and th

...For this purpose, a jet fighter should meet certain criteria such as being light-weight, fast, aerodynamic and cheap to build and maintain. The {{PAGENAME}} ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...un as the CM12. Due to the lack of spare parts from M48 series, these CM12 tanks were all in reserve until M1A2T eventually arrives in mid-2020s. ...port role even at higher tier, while it will have no problem handling WWII tanks.

...PT-76 amphibious tanks from the Soviet Union. Using the PT-76 as a guide, China began the development of its own amphibious tank. In 1959, factories code-n ...stic Chinese amphibious tank based on the Soviet-produced PT-76 amphibious light tank. The Type 63, which uses the same turret as the [[Type 62]], possesses

...rmal imaging systems. In addition infrared (IR) searchlights were added to tanks which historically had them. ...tensifier to a thermal imager, by unlocking a second modification (on some tanks the thermal imager is included with the original modification).

=== China === === China ===

...t could be delivered. Communist China also adopted Hayates in Northeastern China as ground attackers and trainer aircraft for pilots before the PLAAF was of ...to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre compared to its Russian and American co

...ed upgrades to current standards due to being unable to upgrade from older tanks to the new [[ZTZ96A]] in service with ERA packages. ...compared to the dome shape traditionally favoured by the Soviet Union and China. The hull is a departure from the traditional T-54 chassis, featuring small

| about = German light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...GENAME}} does not feature any sort of stabilisation at all, and due to its light weight, the gun is near impossible to get on target at speed.

| about = French light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...h, and a practical range of approximately 300 km made possible by two fuel tanks, the main one positioned at the far back of the hull. Following the fall of

=== China === * [[M42 (China)|M42 Duster]]

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ighters at its rank. This strength can be attributed to the separated fuel-tanks, as well as the short engine (in relation to the fuselage). This high survi

...e other vehicles which it will face on the battlefield, especially against tanks which may fire high-explosive shells. The Duster will fare better against m ..., the SPAA can be penetrated by anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with only machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour

...ll, making it much more effective against aircraft. The WZ305 can dispatch light targets, secure flanks, and clear the skies, making it a valuable asset in ...up with teammates. Flanking should be done with caution since proper light tanks and some MBTs are more mobile, especially on-road, and may appear suddenly.

...the old and new kind of punishment that may be encountered with the newer tanks. That said, due to the firepower enhancements, the M60A3 TTS makes a great ...ter, so only a few HEATFS rounds should be kept in reserve for use against light targets.

The '''IS-2 No.402''' is a special [[IS-2 (China)|IS-2]] heavy tank of historical significance during the Chinese People's V ...calibre anti-tank gun. It is capable of engaging and eliminating any enemy tanks at its rank in a single shot. One thing to keep in mind when playing the IS

...ithdrawn in 1984 and replaced by the [[F-104G (China)|F-104G]] and [[F-5E (China)|F-5E]]. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...two quadruple 533 mm torpedo launchers. After completion, Kent was sent to China where she stayed until the outbreak of WWII when she was tasked with huntin ...ed at range by the SAPCBC rounds. However at close ranges the Kirov class, light cruisers require precision aiming for the weak parts on their hull and armo

...HE shell performs as can be expected from heavy cruiser HE - solid against light targets, but unable to significantly damage heavier ships. The researchable ...put a staggering amount of shells, and can easily mow down any aircraft or light ship. They are supplemented by four 40 mm QF Mk VII guns, two per side. In

...sides, but there is not enough total protection to stop anything more than light autocannon fire or small HEAT rounds. ...5.4 kg of TNT equivalent that can deal devastating damage against Western tanks' weak spots of the hull and turret roof and turret ring. It's recommended t

...cquire the tanks in 1944, with the 1st and 5th divisions getting their own tanks in 1945. This tank plays best as a support tank, stay with other tanks that have better side armour while using the relatively thick front armour

...Strv m/41]], and thus the hull armour is identical. While adequate for the light tank, the armour is no longer sufficient against the considerably greater f ...ew members. Due to this aircraft are also a very dangerous threat, as even light machine guns will shred the crew through the open roof.

...e it a chance to penetrate and the ability to disable the better protected tanks when frontal engagement is not a viable option. * Very slow shell velocity, leading and shooting fast tanks (e.g. [[M22]], [[BT-5]]) is hard

...s the penetration or post-penetration damage to be competitive against the tanks the Sav m/43 faces; thus, it is of the utmost importance that the '''psgr m ...ally in RB. In AB, HE shell is the only one that can consistently take out tanks in a single hit, assuming it does hit a weak spot.

...early 1980s which would conclude that the vehicles were seen in a positive light and they would be approved for production, but some alteration to the chass ...stem. Compared to other ATGM carriers it is very standard, ambushing enemy tanks or staying very far away from the frontline are both good choices, especial

...hickness from 5 to 25 mm, with the front providing some protection against light machine-gun rounds. Players should try to reposition frequently since even It is recommended to avoid SPAAs and stock autocannon light tanks at all costs, as even a single 23 mm HE-I hit to the launcher or the gunner

| about = German light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...g a 20 mm autocannon next to an MG42 machine gun to deal with infantry and light combat vehicles. The Sd.Kfz 234 series were primarily built as a further im

The '''Light Tank, M3''' was an American light tank which was nicknamed in British service under '''Stuart''', after Ameri ...left: solid 1px #cccccc;"|<center>[[File:China flag.png|70px|link=Category:China ground vehicles]]</center>{{Tree-Skip|10px}}

=== Light tanks - [[M8 Greyhound (Family)]]=== * [[M8 LAC (China)]]

=== Light tanks - [[M5 Stuart (Family)]]=== * [[M5A1 (China)]]

* [[LVT(A)(1)]] - <small>LVT-2 with a [[M3 Stuart (Family)|Light tank M3]] turret & two .30 cal MGs in the back</small> * [[LVT(A)(4) (ZiS-2) (China)]] - <small>Captured, refitted with a [[ZiS-2 (57 mm)]]</small>

...ed between 1951 and 1954 to replace the aging fleet of [[M24|M24 Chaffee]] tanks that have served their purpose during World War II. * [[M41A3 (China)]] - ROCA/ROCMC M41A3 with fuel-injection engine

* [[M42 (China)]] ...upgraded in 1956 with a new engine and other upgrades common with the M41 light tank, this upgraded variant was the ''M42A1''.

=== China === * [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-86F-40]]

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...o has access to countermeasures as a tier I modification (unlike [[F-104G (China)|Chinese F-104G]]) and Radar Warning Receiver as a tier IV modification.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The F-86F-40 (China) offered the same offensive armament of many of its Sabre brethren, namely

...to its contemporaries. Succeeding this aircraft is the improved [[F-104G (China)|ROCAF F-104G]], which boasts further improved performance and vastly super ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

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

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

...tear aircraft and lightly armoured ground vehicles to shreds. Even medium tanks will be wary of the onslaught of AP rounds, which can cut through them like ...dium units should not be too difficult to eliminate either, and even heavy tanks can be disabled by the cannons when aimed at vulnerable locations. The weak

...of the Type 69 tanks. Later these tanks supported the newly bought MBT2000 tanks before T-59G Dujoy (Invincible; দুর্জয়) or VT-5 joined the a ...the kinetic protection or the mobility are not the best among other medium tanks/MBTs, the ERA packages will often save the tank from lower-tier chemical sh

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...thanks to its compact design which made it ideal for use in Italy. It was light but armoured enough to withstand hits from lower calibre rounds.

...mbined [[M4A2]] and M4A4 variants to the reconstituted Italian Army. These tanks were employed from 1948 to the early 1950s, with the final ones being offic ...mobility on hard (solid ground, roads) and soft terrain (mud, snow, sand). Light and medium obstacles (fences, posts, bushes and small trees) are not a prob

...occo. The French organised three armoured divisions, each with 165 Sherman tanks. The U.S. required the formation of homogeneous armoured divisions. As a re ...mobility on hard (solid ground, roads) and soft terrain (mud, snow, sand). Light and medium obstacles (fences, posts, bushes and small trees) are not a prob

...as a later development of the earlier [[Brooklyn (Family)|Brooklyn-class]] light cruisers, with a slight reduction in the main battery firepower in exchange ...USS Cleveland can expect to be incredibly effective against destroyers and light cruisers, but have a more difficult time at long range against more heavily

...le most vehicles players may face in battle; HESH and HEATFS can knock out light vehicles while HESH alternatively can be used to target enemies behind ridg But just like most Chinese tanks, due to the nature of the smaller turret and low profile, the gun depressio

* [[M18 (China)]] {{USA light tanks}}

=== China === === China ===

=== China === * [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-86F-40]]

The '''T-26''' was a Soviet light infantry tank design put into service in 1931. It served during many confli China

...ear side of the armoured car body and under the turret after it arrived in China, but the original German emblem was retained. The Sd.Kfz.222 was deployed b ...t tank can also be deployed for anti-aircraft tasks. Without a doubt, this light armoured car will provide Chinese Army ground forces players with valuable

...two truly multirole F-16As in the game, alongside the ROCAF's [[F-16A MLU (China)|F-16A MLU]]. The F-16AJ also marks the introduction of the AGM-65 series i ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...for armored vehicles, is the first domestic heavy machine gun for Mainland China as the reverse-engineered version of the famous [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]] fro {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|cn_type_62}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ussr_type_62}}{{-}}{{Specs-L

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ut the pilot is still vulnerable from the top, bottom, and sides. The fuel tanks are also vulnerable, as is the cooling system.

...ine. Even with the add-on armour, compared to the previous [[M113A1 (TOW) (China)|M113A1]], the aluminium alloy armour will not stand up to much and will ba All in all, it's best to just get out of the way of other tanks and sneak around; this is a vehicle of strategy, not brute force.

...e Nationalist forces and observed the effectiveness of the [[IL-10 (1946) (China)|IL-10]] attackers in air-land operations. However, the propeller-driven IL ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

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...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The pilot and fuel tanks have decent armour protection from the front, but the engine is vulnerable

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The Harrier GR.1 has no armour. The engine and all fuel tanks are packed in a tight cluster in the centre of the fuselage. However, a Har

...MC) soon concretized the required improvements including new internal fuel tanks, new engines, relocated drag chute and revised lifesaving equipment. Test f ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

..., suffering heavy losses against German units and especially against their tanks. One of the attempts made to overcome this issue was the conversion of a Lo ...eting you with either artillery strikes or close air support attacks. Even light machine gun fire is a big threat as most of your crew members sit in the op

...cope for indirect fire. The Germans used these venerable guns to arm their tanks and armored cars. Early in World War I, the Germans developed a new cartrid ...uring the Spanish Civil War. The design would be produced under license by China as the Type 24 and it would be used in the Vietnam War. Germany would keep

...g bombs also greatly diminishes the acceleration so players should carry a light fuel load to offset the weight. The six nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns a ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...re-mounted M3 Browning machine guns are incredibly effective in taking out light pillboxes and other soft ground targets like anti-air or howitzers. However ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...list government bought 30 aircraft and planned to assemble most of them in China Proper at Zhejiang or Guangdong, although they were flown by mercenary pilo ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...bombs and rockets, being able to destroy a base and after light targets or tanks with the rockets

...ght weight, making it very difficult to crush obstacles like metal fences, light poles or even wooden barrels, thus it is recommended to select routes in ma ...modules behind them. Incendiary rounds have a high chance of setting fuel tanks on fire.

...9-I) were then first shown during the 50th National Day Parade. These LRIP tanks, which were yet to be built at the factory, later received new protection p ...s long hull haunt the tank, the overall better handling compared to Soviet tanks will make players enjoy the overall performance of ZTZ99-II, though they ha

* '''DTP-125''': HEATFS; stock round that can easily kill light tanks, but is not very effective against composite armour and ERA. ...; high-explosive round with a large explosive filler, it can take out many tanks in a single shot by hitting roofs with overpressure and is great at damagin

...ait Crisis and were subsequently retired in the 1980s. Only a few of these tanks are preserved and exhibited by the ROC. ...n the mid-1970s, serving as a "domestic" alternative to their fleets of US tanks. Despite being heavier than the M18, the more powerful powerplant allows th

=== China === === China ===

...s favorable flight characteristics and excels in dogfighting thanks to its light and small airframe. The F-5A also has 60 countermeasures which are very imp ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== China === * [[F-5A (China)|F-5A]]

...in a turn stays really low, as it does not have delta wings and is really light. However, the aircraft does not have a high top speed and is subpar compare ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...and destroy process. The PTL02 is less forgiving than other wheeled light tanks, but despite its shortcomings in armour, it still offers valuable scouting ...bers if they are in the line of fire. Memorize the module layouts of enemy tanks to efficiently cripple and destroy them as the PTL02 cannot withstand retur

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...rate. It also has access to deadly AIM-9J missiles, similar to the [[F-5A (China)|ROCAF F-5A]]. In air-to-air combat, the F-5E still suffers from a subpar t ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...small target to hit which mitigates the lack of armour. There are two fuel tanks mounted in the centre of the fuselage behind the pilot, both of which are s

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...0-2 rockets have HE warheads and direct impacts will easily dispatch light tanks and SPAAs. Against top-tier MBTs, accurate hits to the turret and hull roof

...eering Egyptian [[ZSU-23-4]]s, which had already been obtained by Mainland China through bi-directional arms trade. However, when an observer team arrived i An usual characteristic of a SPAAG is their light armour, and the PGZ04A is no exception. At only 22.7 tons, its does not hav

...ake a significant difference in practice; at best, it might shrug off some light autocannon fire at a distance. ...ill not be able to quickly reverse into cover which is usually fatal for a light tank player. This is very much unlike other wheeled counterparts, significa

...dle most vehicles players may face in battle; HESH and HEATFS for handling light vehicles or fellow wheeled assault guns; HE-VT for a last-ditch option to s ...P73 100 mm smoothbore AT gun, but its ammunition still struggled to handle tanks; eventually after the Cultural Revolution and the start of economic reform,

...the Q-5 Fantan during the early days of paid military sales in the 1980s. China was in desperate need of funding after economic reforms, and since previous ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...e easily set on fire which can then spread to the engines. Additional fuel tanks in the bow and stern are completely unprotected and since they are located ...d deal good damage against all but the most heavily armoured ships. Target light and heavy cruisers, aiming for turrets can help you get satisfying ammuniti

...version ([[ZTZ99-II]]) and its successor ([[ZTZ99A]]), mostly in northern China and Tibetan Plateau where there are extensive plains for tank assaults and ...it is sometimes capable of knocking out light targets like SPAAs and light tanks with overpressure damage, so keep an eye out for those.

...composite mechanized brigades or PLANMC's amphibious brigades. As Mainland China was developing wheeled chassis for mechanization of PLAGF, NORINCO brought During the late 1990s, Mainland China acquired 100 mm gun-launched ATGM technologies from Russia, so the ZLT11 al

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...backs, but the hull traverse is quite decent. It is easily beaten by light tanks and fast MBTs such as Leopards and OF-40s, so it is safe to assume that the ...n be an issue against the hull armour of heavy tanks (and even some medium tanks).The Type 1973 HEAT-FS round has the best penetration and can counter just

...lavayushchiy Tank, lit. "floating tank" in Russian) is a Soviet amphibious light tank developed put into service in 1951. Produced at around 12,000 units, t * [[PT-76 (China)]]

=== China === * [[La-11 (China)|La-11]]

...[[Type 74 (Family)|Type 74]] and [[Type 90 (Family)|Type 90]] main battle tanks; in view of the end of Cold War and further improvements against potential ...ial mounted 7.62 mm. These can be used as deterrent for aircraft, clearing light obstacles or crew from open-top vehicles, or spotting enemy vehicles.

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...APFSDS, FCS upgrades, and a new engine for better logistic maintenance. 50 tanks were upgraded, and peacefully served the ROCA for around 2 decades. A few c

...re introduced into the PLAAF as supplementary forces alongside the [[La-9 (China)|La-9]] before the introduction of new jet fighters. Although the La-11 ach ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...a supporter to troops against Vietnamese troops and militia with very few tanks in service; although having insufficient protection against cannons and RPG ...nd a LRF on the mantlet by the centerline, the overall design of these two tanks are totally identical. For the needs of amphibious operations, the protecti

|link= Sd.Kfz.222 (China) The Sdkfz.222, (known as Leichter Panzerspähwagen, which means a 'light armored recon. vehicle) is a fast vehicle, which is easily able to reach 50

=== China === === China ===

| about = Chinese light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...CBI).  While the U.S. Army Air Corps flew crucial supplies from India to China over the Himalayas, the 1st Provisional Tank Group helped the Allies reopen

...so the crew of 3 and its ammo carousel sit at the very same place on both tanks, a penetrated shot up front will either knock down either of the crews or s ...TO tanks, the power/weight ratio (at 18.6 hp/t) is higher than most Soviet tanks, giving a better handling.

...i-tank guided missile (ATGM) attack. Since then, the updated Merkava Mk.4M tanks equipped with the Trophy APS have intercepted dozens of rocket-propelled gr * Upper front plate is weaker than those of other nations' tanks

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t As with many jet aircraft, the J-8B has self-sealing fuel tanks, as well as a 65 mm bulletproof glass windshield and a 16 mm plate behind t

=== China === * [[I-15bis (China)]] (Updated model)

...t will likely still fail to penetrate the turrets of NERA or ERA protected tanks, unless angled into them at the last moment, but anything else has a signif * The HOT-2 is just a bit short of power to penetrate turrets of tanks like [[IPM1]] reliably

...e Gulf War and later Iran War as "coffins of Iraqi tankers", many of these tanks are now part of different insurgents' armoured vehicles inventory. ...xtra tank for their line-up and are used to the performance of Warsaw Pact tanks, the Type 69-IIa will not disappoint players with its variety of shells as

...he PLAGF, representing a departure from the low-profile design of previous tanks. ...design with a higher overall profile to previous tanks comparable to NATO tanks. It features an arrow-shaped composite armour block and new FY-5 ERA with u

...o introduce the F-4 series failed as the result of a better Sino (Mainland China)- US relationship, the Nationalist government signed contracts with Northro ...al to its [[F-5E|American counterpart]]. With a pair of GE J85-G-21A and a light yet surprisingly sturdy airframe, although the overall acceleration is nowh

The Harbin Z-19 is a light reconnaissance and attack helicopter. It was originally developed on the ba ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== China === === China ===

...e time the most advanced tank) as the Campaign 2-4; due to the [[T-62 545 (China)|captured T-62 from Soviet Union]] and its new technologies, engineers of t At longer distance, 122TM looks exactly like any other Warsaw Pact or Chinese tanks in early Cold War with its iconic oval shape cast turret and sloped chassis

...cureuil (Squirrel) with minor detail differences, and this reconnaissance/light attack variant has been augmented with a prominent sensor orb above the coc ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...ised tandem cockpit alongside the latest electronics available in Mainland China. The revised airframe was also designed to carry varieties of payload again ...nace to air targets as well as tanks, but it also has the typical flaws of light protection and no internal gun.

...i-6 were not planned to be weaponized). Eight Gazelles made it to Mainland China by the late 1980s as armed scout helicopters and the testbed for heliborne ...the SA.342L Gazelle was one of the earliest European purchases of Mainland China during the 1980s and their earliest "attack" helicopter that installed ATGM

...s thermal optics, MAWS, and countermeasures that make it better at hunting tanks and more slippery against enemy air defenses. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...full-size AKD-10 laser-guided missiles that pack an enormous punch against tanks. However, this is an early production version with WZ-9 turboshaft engines ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...the first generation SACLOS anti-tank missile from early 1970s of Mainland China. ...gh having subpar penetration and rather slow speed, 302 is still lethal to tanks without ERA or composite armor and good at finishing up crippled enemies.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ines as well. If there are no SPAAs around, your next target will be enemy tanks that are near/on the capture points. Once you fire both [[AKD-9]] missiles,

=== China === * [[F-84G-31-RE_(China)|F-84G-31-RE]] (Premium)

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...eventually survived the war and the subsequent scrapping of the surviving tanks. ...repower while still retaining the iconic fast and nimble playstyle of a BT light tank.

| about = Swedish light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...up until the 1940s, so it's no surprise that it was severely outclassed by tanks like the Panzer III during the German-Soviet aggression against Poland and

The Type 10 series of tanks are a sidegrade of the [[Type 90 (Family)|Type 90]] supposed to supplement ...(Family)|Leopard 2]]''' - Superior firepower and turret protection, these tanks have vulnerable hulls that are rather easy to penetrate with the Type 10 ro

...00s, focusing on improving the electronics for ground-attack capabilities. China had been closely observing the USAF's guided munitions since the Vietnam Wa ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Great climb rate compared to foes like [[P-47D-23-RA (China)|P-47D]], [[P-51D-10|P-51D]]

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. It

...lock [[Night Vision Devices]] and serve as a makeshift "smoke grenade" for tanks and help them hide from enemy eyesight for a while. Alternatively, this cou ...nd starboard sides behind the 40mm gun turret. This weapon system has fuel tanks located in the hull and projectors in small combined turrets paired with [[

...where the ZTZ99 (WZ123 at the time) would be the gap-filler before the new tanks could be introduced; as soon as ZTZ99 was certified in early 2000s, Institu ...irst look at the WZ1001(E), they will soon be having deja vu from previous tanks: although the turret is mostly identical to the previous ZTZ99A other than

...peed is more than enough to take out enemies at its tier. But do beware of light fighters or tailless delta-wing jets in one-on-one dogfights, it's better t ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...of the F-16 family so, having to comply with the treaties between Mainland China and US regarding not providing US-equivalent equipment, F-16A/B Block 20s w ...ttacking capabilities, the Mavericks and LDGP bombs onboard will also make light work of any ground targets.

...may make it more challenging to flank enemies effectively, as other light tanks around its BR such as the [[Type 16 (Family)|Type 16s]] and [[Centauro (Fam China introduced the 2A72 alongside the turret of the BMP-3 in 1993, and reverse-

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...m cannon now displayed at Block 4 of family housings at Institute 201 (aka China North Vehicle Research Institute, 中国北车研究所). ...mphibious, it was lightly armoured and offered low protection only against light machine guns and artillery shrapnel. However, due to its low profile and hi

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...er obsolete airframe. Meanwhile, some standard equipment like self-sealing tanks and bulletproof glass are still present.

| about = light tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...ing and obsolete performance of Walker Bulldogs, ROCA upgraded 50 of these tanks with better hull condition to the [[M41D]] standard, while the remaining on

...o be [[Type 74 (G)|upgraded]]. The possible rivals of Japan, like Mainland China and the Russia Federation had already developed their new MBTs (PLAGF [[ZTZ The TKX-2 project aimed for the light weight of a Type 74 (at 40 tons, loaded) while being smaller than Type 90,

...NATO powerplants and transmissions, after political complications in both China and Pakistan, the Type 90-II would source the power pack from Ukraine (6TD ...having more advanced FCS and a chassis with design influence from western tanks. While the protection is relatively inferior to its Chinese cousins (namely

| link = OH-58D (China) ...of the Bell 206A "Jet Ranger", where it was entered for submission for the Light Observation Helicopter Program against contemporaries like the OH-6 "Cayuse

...d (陸軍航空特戰指揮部). The OH-58 Kiowa originally started as the Light Observation Helicopter (LOH) program to upgrade US Army observation helicop ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...12) to complement and replace the existing Type 74 and Type 90 main battle tanks. Compared to its predecessors, there was a bigger emphasis on the C4I syste ...o be [[Type 74 (G)|upgraded]]. The possible rivals of Japan, like Mainland China and the Russia Federation had already developed their new MBTs (PLAGF [[ZTZ

...llectible from the Missile Workshop event. At its battle rating, the enemy tanks you will be facing have little armour, and the Ki-148's 130 kg of TNT warhe ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...her strike aircraft of its era, the JH-7 series is a noteworthy example of China's incredible strides in defense technology. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...o chance surviving a direct hit from such a huge shell, tanks above medium tanks/MBT have to be considered well for where to shoot - aiming for the copula, {{China tank cannons}}

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...shown during an armored vehicle show day for military attaché in Mainland China, then the Zhuhai Airshow of 2014 known as the VT-4. VT-4A1 introduced GL-6 ...nks to the high explosive content, it is also a better option to knock-out light vehicles right away than the HEATFS.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t Meanwhile, all the 5 fuel tanks onboard are self-sealed, meaning that with the help of researchable fire ex

...the replacement gun for any Soviet-built tanks armed with DTM in Mainland China service, due to the introduction of T-54A and subsequently the production o ...re against enemy fire positions, since it is now a coaxial machine gun for tanks, the covering issue for infantry is not a concern in this case. But just li

As part of the main component of ZBD04 series, China acquired the 2K23 turret system from Russia in the 1990s as the mean to qui <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

...with all the major advantages of the other F-5Es in-game, being incredibly light and highly manoeuvrable resulting in some of the best energy retention on a ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

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