Ground Vehicles
In the early 1960s, the West German Bundeswehr used the aging M41 Walker Bulldog as their primary reconnaissance tank. There was a clear need for a more modern, capable tank to fulfill this role. As a result, the Spähpanzer Ru 251, a light reconnaissance tank based on the Kanonenjagdpanzer 4-5 tank destroyer, was developed as a potential replacement. The Ru 251 was a fast, agile light tank, but it never reached full production, as it was overshadowed by the emerging Leopard 1 main battle tank.
The KV-220 is one of the lesser-seen heavy tanks around the 6.0 BR range, and this is mainly due to the fact that the KV-220 was available during the 2016 "Operation S.U.M.M.E.R" event and is now only available on the marketplace. This begs the question: Is it worth the price now? Is this vehicle still as strong as it once was, or has the environment around it changed too much for this old dog to maintain its place among some of the strongest ground vehicles in the game?
The Merkava Mk.4M "Meil Ru'ach" is an Israeli indigenous MBT, designed and manufactured by Mantak and the IDF Ordinance Corps. Prioritizing crew protection and survivability over all other aspects, the tank has a frontally mounted engine to shield the crew and a well-balanced armor layout. When compared to the preceding Merkava Mk.4B/LIC, the Merkava Mk.4M is upgraded to use the venerable Trophy APS to protect the tank from ATGMs and other guided munitions. The Merkava has the potential to be a formidable weapon in the hands of a skilled player, but it demands more expertise from players to achieve success compared to other MBTs, primarily due to its weak armor.
The CV90 is a series of vehicles built to withstand extreme weather and fulfil a wide range of battlefield situations. Despite their intent to be used as jack of all trades, masters of none military assets, their ability to fight both enemy armour and airborne threats is separated and maximised in the anti-air-focused Lvkv 9040C and anti-tank-focused Strf 9040 BILL. This article will explore these two developments of the Swedish army and their more niche roles on the battlefields of War Thunder.
High-rank ground battles in War Thunder are full of all kinds of MBTs, but sometimes you want to take a break from the classics and ride something unusual and fun. Quick vehicles with autocannons arguably make for some truly fun gameplay, and we recently added just the one to our game! Please welcome a French wheeled IFV, the VBCI!
The M8 Light Armoured Car, commonly known as the “Greyhound”, is a low-tier reconnaissance vehicle. It has a 37mm cannon paired with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun. It features decent mobility, enough armor to withstand small caliber machine guns, and heavy machine gun fire from the front, which can even extend to autocannons at longer ranges. While its mobility may not be the best, it is still enough to allow you to flank enemies and utilize your fast fire rate to destroy enemy vehicles side on.
Among the many armored vehicles that saw service during World War II, few have attained the mythic status of the Panzerkampfwagen VI, also known as the Tiger I. This 57-ton beast marks the beginning of the German heavy tank line and is a textbook example of a tank of its class, capable of inflicting and taking heavy damage due to its powerful armament and thick armor protection.
The US Army joined the Korean war with a rich experience of World War 2 behind its back. The command knew perfectly well how important it was to have a mobile self-propelled howitzer on the battlefield, and the Chaffee-based M41 that they had in service provided unsatisfactory protection for its crew. Besides, the M24 chassis was on the verge of becoming obsolete.
The Stridsfordon 9040C is an IFV based on the versatile CV90 chassis. Armed with a fast firing 40 mm autocannon with an excellent APFSDS and HE-VT round, this tank excels in destroying both ground and air vehicles.
