#medium_tanks

The T-44-100 is a late WWII-era Soviet medium tank. It features a well-rounded armor profile that is comparable to the later T-54 series of tanks, and sports a heavy armament that is roughly equivalent to the US T15E1 and the German KwK43. Surprisingly, it even has mobility better than its predecessor, the T-34-85! These features grant the T-44-100 great sniping and flanking abilities, letting it excel in all situations regardless of engagement ranges. However, its poor turret armor can often be exploited by attentive enemies, and it has a somewhat poor suspension/vertical drive which makes return shots take noticeably longer than in most other vehicles as the gun can take a while to stabilize. Regardless, even with these flaws, the T-44-100 is exceptionally well-rounded and can take on almost any threat it faces from any range — something that can’t be said for many other tanks at its BR.

The T-III is a premium ground vehicle in the Soviet tech tree. This vehicle is essentially a copy of the German Pz.III J. Red Army soldiers found a damaged and abandoned Pz.III tank, which was secretly transported to the USSR. Later, as the German Army began to invade Russia, more Pz.IIIs were captured by the Red Army. These went into service with the Soviets. However, by 1943, the advancements in German technology and a limited supply of captured ammunition led to their withdrawal. This vehicle packs a punch with a powerful 5 cm Kampfwagenkanone 38 L/42 50mm main gun and excellent mobility and acceleration. With that in mind, how is this vehicle played, and is it worth the GE?

The Magach 1 was one of the first, modern, US-made main battle tanks to enter into the Israeli armored corps during the second half of the 1960s. Despite not taking part directly in the conflicts that occurred in those years, the Magach 1 was instrumental in bolstering the numbers and effectiveness of the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). This article aims to offer the reader a brief overview of its history before its retirement and conversion to the Magach 3.

The Gongchen tank would become the first tank in service with the People’s Liberation Army. It helped the army of the Chinese Communist Party in numerous battles, including the siege of Jinzhou. A symbol of the PLA’s humble beginnings and its triumphant, hard-fought revolutionary spirit, paving the way for a modern armored force.

The Ersatz M10 was an attempt during the Ardennes Offensive in 1944, with the help of Operation “Greif,” to break through the Allied lines and disrupt their supply lines, as well as to take over and occupy strategic points such as bridges in order to secure the advance of the German troops. For this purpose, five Panther Ausf. G tanks were converted with thin sheet metal to resemble the M10 Wolverine, thus deceiving the Allied soldiers.

This article will summarize the history of the German Panzerkampfwagen IV medium tank and its variants, including their development, production, and service history. The Pz.Kpfw. IV was one of the most produced fully tracked German armoured vehicles of the Second World War, second only to the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun. In addition to its original role as a medium tank, the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. IV served as a versatile platform for many self-propelled weapon designs.

The T-34-57 (1943) is a premium Soviet medium tank. It boasts a hard-hitting 57 millimetre ZIS-4M gun and enhanced turret armour, up to 106 millimetres, compared to its counterpart, the techtree T-34-57. It bears a visual resemblance to the T-34 (1942 model) with a hexagon-shaped turret. It also retains the good sloped armour and speed of the T-34 family, whilst also having a lethal and quick reloading cannon, and is a must-have for any experienced Soviet player.

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.

The Hungarian Army in WW2 was the only one from the minor Axis nations to produce their own tanks. An example is the Turán: Hungary’s mass-produced medium tank, made by MÁVAG (Magyar Királyi Állami Vas-, Acél- és Gépgyárak). It was named after the historical and “mythical” Turan region in Asia.

The M4A5, or the Ram II is a premium medium tank for the USA and Great Britain. It is a odd mixture of several Allied tanks like the M3 Lee and the M4 Sherman and despite not being particularly used during WWII, it remains a good all-rounder tank for both the US and British techtree or someone wanting to grind either.