#light_tanks
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 T-26 mod. 1939 was one of the final variants of the T-26 tank, featuring significant improvements over the earlier versions such as a conical turret and thicker, better armor. Around 1300 such vehicles were manufactured by 1940. In War Thunder, this tank is a reserve in the Soviet tech tree. Although it’s slow and has weak armor, this tank features a good gun, making it a powerful weapon in skilled hands.
France might have won World War Two on paper, but in reality it had suffered a massive defeat. The Germans, of course, had steamrolled them at the start of the war. Showing the ineffectiveness of their tactics, tanks, and leadership. It was the lessons they learned there, that mobility and the ability to react to unforeseen threats quickly and effectively, that shaped the entire French armoured forces to this day.
The unusual Rarden cannon found on a few British light vehicles is something of a Marmite weapon. It is either loved or loathed by most who use it and by those who face it in battle. In this article I’ll cover the history behind this unusual piece of equipment and share a few tips on its use in War Thunder.
The Scimitar is a Cold War Light Tank in the British tech tree. It is part of the CVR (T) series of vehicles. The Scimitar is a variant of the CVR (T) platform fitted with the 30 mm L21A1 autocannon, also known as the RARDEN, and was utilized in the role of an armed reconnaissance vehicle, and as a light tank. With a top speed of 50 mph, a reverse gearbox, an APDS-firing autocannon that can penetrate up to 110mm of armour, along with its small size, it is a master of flanking and fast, precision strikes. However, a slow fire rate and a exceptionally high fixed zoom for the gunner’s sight, combine to make it difficult to use against fast moving targets at close range.
The Panhard 178, officially designated the Automitrailleuse de Découverte Panhard modèle 1935, also known in the game primarily as the AMD.35, was a French 4×4 armoured car designed for French Army Cavalry units. The AMD.35, alongside being equipped with various cannons, was also used by Nazi Germany and converted to use the 5 cm KwK 38 L/42 (used as the main armament of the Panzer III) or the 5 cm PaK 38 L/60 (primarily used as a towed anti-tank gun). The Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) KwK 39/1 is fitted with the 5 cm KwK 39. The AMD.35 became the first mass-produced 4×4 armoured car for a major country and was considered very advanced for its time, with its variants, including the Panhard 178B, remaining relevant until the 1970s.
The Vickers Mk. E, also known as the Vickers 6-ton, was a tank developed in Britain during the Interwar period. Although it did not enter service in the UK, it was used by numerous countries, including Finland, Poland, and the USSR (where it became the T-26). In War Thunder, this tank can be found in the Finnish sub-tree. It is in many ways similar to the T-26, but it also has several differences, such as an extra crew member and a different gun.
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 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.
The Ratel 20 is a South African Light Tank in the British Tech tree, which is typically disliked. With a top speed of 65 mph, and a missile with maximum 530mm of penetration, the Ratel 20 is — on paper at least, a good light tank. However, with a poor acceleration and a rather slow missile, this vehicle does not perform too well when in combat.
