Ground Vehicles
When people think of Japanese armored vehicles from World War 2, they often imagine something... awkward-looking. And it’s hard to argue: most Japanese machines of that era were, let’s say, “special.” But among that exotic lineup in War Thunder, there’s a vehicle that can fight Panthers, Shermans, and T-34s on equal terms while still keeping that unmistakable national flavor. Today we’ll prove that the Type 5 Chi-Ri is exactly that kind of tank!
As America began to push towards mainland Japan, the Imperial Army began prototyping the Type 5 Chi-Ri tank. Although the tank never saw combat and all prototypes were destroyed, you’re able to play this tank in War Thunder and simulate the battles it could’ve fought. Despite its similarities to the Type 4 Chi-To, it requires a different approach to defeat enemies and emerge victorious in battles.
Sweden’s anti-aircraft lineup is full of unconventional vehicles. In the early ranks, you’ll find APCs and trucks packing powerful autocannons. Later on, things get really interesting with IFV-based AA variants, articulated self-propelled guns, and even a vehicle based on the Leopard 2! Today, we’re breaking down how to master Swedish SPAA vehicles and turn them into a genuine threat on the battlefield.
Despite how common this element is, its purpose remains little known. This component is called the Leitkreuz, which translates from German as guide cross. It carries no symbolic weight and is purely a technical device, despite its resemblance to the Balkenkreuz. So, what does it actually do? Read on in the article.
The Cold War forced the USSR to pour colossal resources into air defense. Drawing on combat experience and intelligence assessments, the country built a flexible, layered system that combined assets of different ranges and roles: from long-range missiles to classic gun-based air defense. A vast fleet of anti-aircraft guns didn’t simply stand guard; it was constantly refined to meet the challenges of a new era.
In our game, there are tanks with a great balance of stats: solid armor, good speed, decent firepower. Sounds like a universal recipe for success. But the excitement from that kind of vehicle fades fast. And then you start looking toward the “dark side”: machines whose personality is built on extremes — one stat cranked to the max, and everything else seemingly designed to make sure you never get too comfortable. With the Chinese light tank ZTS63, boredom is not on the menu.
The Matilda III is an early heavy tank in the British tech tree. It boasts amazing armour and weaponry, but suffers from a poor top speed and can easily be outflanked and defeated if fighting on its own against a coordinated and determined enemy. There is also the Matilda Hedgehog, that has a mortar in the back, which can be used against enemy light vehicles, or even tanks with enough luck and skill.
The idea of a universal platform, one that can be adapted to a wide range of missions, has long captivated armored-vehicle designers. Vehicles like the M113 APC and the Marder and Warrior IFVs were conceived from the outset as the foundations for entire families of fighting machines. Their upgrade potential was baked in at the drawing-board stage.
The CV 9035NL is a Dutch variant of the CV90 series Infantry Fighting Vehicle, produced by BAE Systems Hägglunds and developed from the Mk III platform. The vehicle was ordered by the Royal Netherlands Army in the early 2000s, with deliveries beginning around 2007. It is equipped with a 35 mm Bushmaster III automatic cannon and features advanced fire-control, thermals, and a laser rangefinder.
