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The SIDAM 25 Mistral was an attempt by Otobreda to improve upon the SIDAM 25 by adding two Mistral surface-to-air missile pods to the platform, with the goal of increasing the maximum range of engagement against air targets. Despite this effective solution to a crippling problem, the new SIDAM 25 Mistral was not adopted by any military, not even the Italian Army, which was the main and only user of the SIDAM 25. In War Thunder, the SIDAM 25 Mistral finally becomes a capable SPAA, with the ability to hit targets several kilometers away, while still retaining its four powerful 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannons to deal with foes who get too close.
The SIDAM 25 (Sistema Italiano Difesa Aerea Mobile 25) was an Italian SPAA produced by Otobreda and operated by the Italian Army. It entered into service in 1987 and kept serving with the Italian armed forces until the early 2000s. This vehicle was based on the M113 chassis with a new turret and gun system. The SIDAM 25 was armed with four 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannons and a modern optronic system. In War Thunder, the SIDAM 25 is an anti-aircraft system capable of obliterating low-flying aircrafts thanks to the firepower of its four cannons. Sadly, it struggles against air targets beyond 2 km, and it is equipped with limited anti-tank capabilities.
The Romanian MiG-29 Sniper was a cancelled program to upgrade Romania’s fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft with modern Western technology. These upgrades include the addition of a digital radar warning receiver and a modernized cockpit with colored MFDs and a western-style HUD. In the skies, the Sniper performs like its Soviet, Hungarian, and German counterparts, but it has the added advantage of being equipped with more modern avionics.
When we think of twin-boom aircraft, the iconic American P-38 Lightning instantly comes to mind. Yet in the shadow of this legend, Italy’s Savoia-Marchetti crafted its own ambitious take on the design: the SM.91 and SM.92. Born from the Regia Aeronautica’s demand for a versatile multirole fighter, these aircraft blended Italian engineering with striking aesthetics. Though largely forgotten today, their unique story and untapped potential make them fascinating footnotes in aviation history and in War Thunder.
The Ro.44 is a biplane fighter found in the Italian aviation tech tree, with the peculiarity of being a hydroplane, allowing it to land and take off from water. With a low maximum speed, somewhat poor flight performance and humble armament, the Ro.44 is certainly not an easy bird to master. But once you do, you can have a surprisingly satisfactory performance and catch your enemies by surprise.
The Mi-24P (NATO reporting name: Hind-F) is the dedicated anti-tank variant of the venerable Mil Mi-24V Hind attack helicopter. With its extensive suite of ground and air armaments, ranging from 500 kg bombs to the Shturm ATGM, the Mi-24P can dish out a great deal of damage while being able to tank most return fire due to its rugged construction and various survivability systems. In addition, the turreted 12.7 mm machine gun found on the preceding Mi-24V is replaced with a longer version of the Su-25's twin-barrelled 30 mm autocannon, which can easily tear apart aircraft and most ground units.
It's been underestimated. It's been involuntarily towed around. It's been crushed by many Mauses. It's been made a meme by the War Thunder community, but at the same time, it's a fan favorite. However, when has anyone actually played it competitively? In today's post, I'm going to explain to you how to actually play the venerable L3/33 CC, a Rank I Italian tank destroyer. I'll go over its performance, strengths and weaknesses, and give you some pointers on how to play it in Ground RB.
The 'Folgore' (Italian for 'Lightning') is often compared to the Bf 109 in combat efficiency. Boasting a better K/D ratio than its German counterpart, the 'Lightning' produced some of Italy’s greatest aces, such as Adriano Visconti, and Franco Lucchini. Serving everywhere from the dunes of Tobruk to the snow-swept steppes of the USSR, this aircraft, whilst suffering from relatively weak armament when compared to Allied and German designs of the time, was still one of the most widely used aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica.
The OF-40 MTCA is an Italian main battle tank (MBT) manufactured by OTO Melara. It was intended to be a future MBT for the Italian army, but it was later marketed for the Middle Eastern export market due to the Italians already having the Leopard 1. In-game, the OF-40 relies on its stellar mobility and consistent main armament to compensate for its lack of armor. Players who enjoy fast MBTs that rely on speed and versatility instead of armor will find the OF-40 to be very enjoyable.
