Ground Vehicles
Some vehicles have become part of War Thunder history over the years. The American M103 is definitely one of them. It arrived in the game back in 2014 together with the entire US ground forces tree, and at the time it sat right at the top. A huge gun, some of the most powerful HEAT rounds around, and an intimidating silhouette made it a dream tank for many players. Years have passed since then. New vehicles, new mechanics, and entire new generations of military hardware have entered the game. But can this veteran still surprise us today? Let’s find out.
After WW1, a new type of tank emerged: the “Land Battleship”. This type of tank would be developed by multiple nations and in multiple forms. The Soviet Union was particularly keen on this design and continued work on it into WW2. This obsession would lead to two tanks in WW2, the SMK and T-100. Their complex development history would involve other well-known tanks that you may not know were linked.
The Jagdpanzer 38(t) “Hetzer” is part of Germany’s formidable tank destroyer line. However, this tank has less armor than most of its fellow German tank destroyers. Because of this, the Jagdpanzer 38(t) has a different playstyle than most German TDs and can truly be a joy to experience if done right. In today’s article, we are going to look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the Jagdpanzer 38(t), what tactics to use, and how to get the most out of this little tank destroyer.
In one of our previous videos, we covered the main types of tank stabilizers. However, one unique vehicle didn’t get the attention it deserved. Its full name translates as “Test Platform with a Three-Axis Stabilized Turret.” Of course, we are talking about the German Turm III: its three-axis stabilization has recently been fully implemented in the game. Today, we will see how this system works and where else similar solutions have been used.
While somewhat rare, the KV-1E is extremely annoying to face, primarily due to its incredibly thick armor, which allows it to block shells from tanks that are above its level. While similar to the other KV-1s, the KV-1E still has a different playstyle that can be a joy to experience if done right. In today’s article, we are going to look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the KV-1E, which tactics to use, and how to get the most out of this Soviet bunker.
The XM1 (GM) is a premium American main battle tank intended to replace the aging M60 tanks following the failure of the MBT-70 project. With its great 105 mm gun and mobility, the XM1 is a highly effective flanking vehicle, however, the relatively weak armor on this tank makes positioning and situational awareness crucial for survival.
After Operation Uranus, the counteroffensive of the Battle of Stalingrad, it became painfully obvious that the USSR needed mobile heavy guns in order to destroy German fortifications and heavy tanks. The Red Army did have the KV-2 heavy tank for this duty at the time, but mass production of the KV-2 had ceased when the Kirov Plant was moved to Chelyabinsk. The new anti-fortification vehicle had to be faster than the KV-2, with thicker armor, and mount the powerful and more accurate ML-20 howitzer on a less expensive platform. The gun was too long and its recoil too powerful for it to be mounted in a turret, so a casemate structure was opted for. This would result in the soon-to-be-famous SU-152 'Zveroboy'.
The M24 Chaffee was a light tank originating from WW2 and fought in numerous wars, cementing its legacy as a powerful light tank. The M24 Chaffee in War Thunder, much like in real life, serves with many different countries and is also an extremely very good vehicle. This vehicle has an extremely rewarding playstyle once learned and this article will teach you how to play it to its strengths and mitigate its weaknesses.
The Renault YR and Renault ACG, officially designated the AMC.34 and AMC.35 respectively, were a pair of French medium tanks designed in series. Initially conceived for the 1931 French Army Cavalry plans for the Automitrailleuse de Combat (AMC) role as a light tank, both were essentially dead on arrival.
