In a small town of 15,000 people, a machine lay dormant by a memorial to Italian soldiers. It has been a subject of online curiosity among armor enthusiasts, who typically pass it by as nothing more than JPEG pixels on their monitors, eliciting laughs and scoffs. However, perhaps such a mysterious being has a deeper history… This is perhaps, but maybe not, a definite historical background of The Tonk.
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The VL Pyörremyrsky (“VL Hurricane”), also known as VMT Pyörremyrsky, is a Finnish Second World War-era fighter aircraft designed and built by Valtion Lentokonetehdas (“the State Aircraft Factory”). It was an attempt to produce a capable fighter locally for use in the late war period. It was to incorporate newly developed technologies and use locally available resources in its construction. However, the end of the war brought this ambitious project to a close, with only one prototype constructed.
The Sd.Kfz.222 was a German armoured car used during the Second World War. This vehicle had a great deal of history and was deemed very useful during the early years of World War II. With its very high speeds and effective 20 mm cannon, this vehicle was very useful for quick close-combat situations. This article will explain this armoured vehicle’s history, armaments, mobility, and gameplay.
The A6M2-N, officially designated the Type 2 Floatplane Fighter Model 11, represents a unique and often overlooked adaptation of one of Japan’s most iconic aircraft of the Second World War—the Mitsubishi A6M “Zero.” Developed in response to the Imperial Japanese Navy’s need for air superiority in remote island regions lacking conventional airfields, the A6M2-N combined the proven performance of a carrier-based fighter with the operational flexibility of a float-equipped aircraft. This article explores the origins, development process, and technical design of the A6M2-N, as well as the strategic circumstances that led to its creation. By examining both its engineering challenges and its role in early Pacific War operations.
The Cold War provided the backdrop for the emergence of many strategic partnerships, as smaller nations pursued to maintain a degree of autonomy in a world dominated by two global superpowers. While some of these collaborations proved short-lived, others endured, including the partnership between Brazil and Italy. Over time, both countries developed long-standing strategic ties across several sectors, including the military sphere. The AMX emerged from a shared requirement to replace aging aircraft, emphasizing pragmatism and operational effectiveness while prioritizing mature and reliable technologies.
The N.V. Koninklijke Nederlandse Vliegtuigenfabriek Fokker was among the best aircraft manufacturers in WW1, producing some of the most famous planes such as the Fokker Dr.I or the Fokker D.VII. The Fokker D.XXI came on the eve of WW2 and Fokker decided to go the opposite of other aircraft manufacturers and went with a much simpler monoplane design that would do wonders in Finnish hands. The Fokker D.XXI provides an excellent introduction to monoplane fighters after biplane designs and will need you to work around its flaws to achieve its best performance.
The British Vickers Mk. E had an unusual fate. In its home country, it never entered service or was produced in significant quantities. However, it became known as one of the best tanks of its time thanks to its production in the USSR under the designation T-26. Soviet tanks saw action in Spain, Finland, and China, and more than 10,000 were produced.
The Ratel 90 is an South African Light Tank in the British Tech tree. It is part of the Ratel family of fighting vehicles, a series of 6 wheeled IFV’s developed to replace the obsolete Alvis Saracen APC in South African Service. The Ratel 90 is a variant of the Ratel platform fitted with the turret of the Eland 90, and was utilized in the direct fire support role against enemy armour and fortifications. With a top speed of 65 mph, and a main armament that can penetrate 350mm of armour, it is a fairly decent light tank. However, with minimal armour protection, and a large silhouette, the Ratel 90 can be difficult to use effectively.
The history of armored warfare is filled with vehicles born from shifting geopolitical landscapes, and few exemplify this better than the Khalid (Arabic for “Eternal or Immortal”). Officially designated the FV4030/2, the Khalid represents a vital evolutionary link between the Chieftain and the Challenger 1. Originally designed to fulfill a massive Iranian defense contract under the Shah, the project was abruptly derailed by the 1979 Islamic Revolution, leading the British government to repurpose the tanks for the Royal Jordanian Army.
