Welcome to our year-end review of all vehicles added to World of Tanks in North and South America in 2019! These tanks and tank destroyers made their debut via Challenge events, Updates, rewards, gifts, and the Premium Shop. Some vehicles were a “first” of a particular class or type for a nation.
Controversial light tanks with no treads! Introduced in Update 1.4, wheeled vehicles differ from “regular” tanks due to their new unique mechanics: the lock-on feature and two driving modes. These features are added with each Tier gradually as you research new vehicles. As their Tier rises, the difference in maneuvering and speed between the two available modes, Default and Drive, also increases. Researching the new wheeled vehicle sub-branch follows on from the AMX ELC bis at Tier V, with the Panhard AMD 17B at Tier VI.
VIIIM41D
02.15
An M41 Walker Bulldog adopted and modified by Taiwan, the M41D is a Premium Tier VIII light tank that joined the Chinese line. Sure, it’s a scout, but its great accuracy, high-velocity shells, and superb rate-of-fire combine to shred enemies in a short amount of time.
VIIIRheinmetall Skorpion
02.18
The respected — and feared — German Rheinmetall Skorpion G Tier VIII tank destroyer was made available in an “unskinned” version, meaning you can customize its exterior.
VIIIPanhard EBR 75 (FL 10)
02.19
The first Premium wheeled vehicle, the Panhard EBR 75 (FL 10) demonstrates high combat effectiveness. The 75 mm auto-loading gun, mounted on an oscillating turret, with a two-round clip, deals an average of 175 HP damage per shot. The vehicle debuted with the Challenge on Wheels event.
MARCH 2019:
VIIIHWK 30
03.11
The HWK 30 is the third Premium Tier VIII light tank for the German line, joining the leKpz M 41 90 mm and its identical “GF” twin, but with a deeper HP pool and a 410 m view range.
VIIILansen C
03.23
The second Swedish Premium Tier VIII medium tank in the game. The Lansen C hits fast and hard, thanks to its high Specific Power rating and 105 mm cannon. It’s removable Primary 3D Style: “Odin’s Wolves” is a thing of beauty!
APRIL 2019:
VIIITS-5
04.03
The first U.S. Premium Tier VIII tank destroyer in the game! A natural-born damage dealer, the TS-5 is a steel beast that made its debut in The American Challenge event.
VIIIUDES 14 Alt 5 IXUDES 16 XUDES 15/16
04.29
With Update 1.5, three new medium tanks joined the Swedish Tech Tree. Researching the new sub-branch of the Swedish mediums starts at Tier VII, with the Leo. Starting at Tier VIII, the Swedish mediums have a unique gameplay feature, hydropneumatic suspension. Similar to Siege Mode on top-tier Swedish TDs, it activates automatically when the vehicle’s speed drops below a certain point.
MAY 2019:
VIIIT-103
05.06
The Soviet T-103 Tier VIII tank destroyer has decent mobility, a strong frontal and fully rotating turret, and potent 130 mm cannon.
VIIIEMIL 1951
05.13
Starting with Episode 4, the Swedish Emil 1951 Tier VIII Premium heavy tank with an autoloader was one of the main rewards in Frontline 2019.
VM10 RBFM
05.22
The ultimate reward of the D-Day Challenge, the M10 RBFM tank destroyer became the symbol of the liberation of France and all Western Europe in August 1944.
VIIIType 59 G
05.24
The Black Market sold limited quantities of rare vehicles for 24 hours. When 500 units of the Type 59 G (“G” as in “Gold”) were offered, they sold out in mere seconds. The Type 59 G is identical to the Chinese Type 59 Tier VIII medium tank, except for its exterior.
VIIKing Tiger (Captured)
05.30
An American Tier VII tank available exclusively to players with an active Twitch Prime membership. Introduced with Twitch Prime Care Package Echo, the Captured King Tiger is German heavy with U.S. markings.
JUNE 2019:
VIIIVK 168.01 (P)
06.18
The monster German VK 168.01 Mauerbrecher Tier VIII heavy tank was made available in an “unskinned” version, meaning you can customize its exterior.
JULY 2019:
VIT78
07.01
The first U.S. Premium Tier VI tank destroyer! A hybrid of sorts, the T78 combines the M24 Chaffee’s light tank chassis with with the M36 Jackson’s 90 mm tank destroyer cannon.
VIBretagne Panther
07.21
Similar to Poland’s Pudel, the Bretgane is a captured German Panther used by another nation. Historically, the Bretagne Panther was recovered by the French and used in battle late in World War II. With its rich background, this vehicle is ideal for history connoisseurs and medium tank fans alike.
Four British light tanks were introduced with Update 1.6. They sit among the smallest vehicles in the game, and combine high concealment rate with good mobility and great penetration values. Play these lights right and you become almost invisible to your enemies (and cause a lot of trouble). Researching the new light sub-branch follows on from the Cromwell at Tier VI, with the GSR 3301 Setter at Tier VII.
VIIIŠkoda T 27
08.07
Coinciding with the Tank Festival’s Czech Holidays event was the release of the first Premium Tier VIII medium tank for that nation. The Škoda T 27 has high mobility, a quick and dangerous three-round autoloader cannon, and a bouncy turret.
VIIIVK 75.01 (K)
08.21
The German VK 75.01 (K) Tier VIII heavy tank has a rear-mounted turret; a play style similar to the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B and Pz.Kpfw. VII at Tier IX and X, respectively; and a Tier IX cannon.
SEPTEMBER 2019:
IXAE Phase I
09.16
A reward vehicle starting in Frontline 2019: Episode 8. The AE Phase I is a U.S. Tier IX heavy tank with four segmented tracks, well-sloped armor, and a built-in Large Repair Kit consumable that’s replenished free of charge after each battle.
VIObject 244
09.19
The Object 244 was finally made available for North and South America. Similar to the Soviet IS and T-34-85M, the Tier VI heavy tank has reliable armor and specializes in sharpshooting.
VIIIFV1066 Senlac
09.25
The first British Tier VIII Premium light tank in the game! The FV1066 Senlac features a rear-mounted oscillating turret, supported by a super-fast chassis with great top and reverse speed.
OCTOBER 2019:
VIIITL-1 LPC
10.01
Unveiled near the end of the Tank Festival, the U.S. TL-1 LPC is a versatile Tier VIII medium tank geared toward mid-to-close combat. The vehicle came with a Unique 3D Style: “Pretty Fly,” special soundtrack, and members of the acclaimed California punk-rock band The Offspring as the Crew. Fly, indeed!
VIT-34-85 Rudy
10.15
Update 1.6.1 ushered in the Multinational Feature, allowing players to use the same vehicle for more than one nation. As the T-34-85 Rudy was not a new vehicle in 2019, it’s the first tank to use the multi-nation innovation and can battle for Poland or the U.S.S.R.
VIIITurtle Mk. I
10.24
The first British Premium Tier VIII tank destroyer in the game! The Turtle Mk. I is a slow-mover — one of the slowest of its Tier and class. Yet it compensates with very tough armor, deep HP pool, and powerful 55-pdr cannon. An excellent companion TD for the Tortoise and FV217 Badger.
NOVEMBER 2019:
VIIIM48A2 Räumpanzer
11.01
A bulldozer blade on a tank? Sure, the M48A2 Räumpanzer can level walls to the ground, but this German Tier VIII medium tank can hold its position thanks to a good frontal turret plate and return fire with decent DPM and gun handling.
IXKampfpanzer 50 t
11.18
The German Kampfpanzer 50 t Tier IX medium tank was an exclusive reward for Ranked Battles. It has well-sloped armor, great dynamics, and a good combination of alpha damage and DPM; its extravagant design is unusual for German tanks!
VIIIM54 Renegade
11.27
The main reward in the Renegade Challenge, the U.S. Tier VIII M54 heavy tank is a natural-born fighter and a true well-rounded vehicle. It perfectly demonstrates its versatility in the most difficult situations on the battlefield. Many vehicles surpass it in specific parameters, but in terms total characteristics, it compares favorably against any tank in the game.
A U.S. Tier VII tank destroyer, the Super Hellcat combines a M18 chassis with the M36 tank destroyer turret topped with a 90 mm cannon. The vehicle is awarded to players who have been playing World of Tanks four (4) years or longer.
DECEMBER 2019:
VIIIE 75 TS
12.13
Some Holiday Ops 2019 Large Boxes include tanks that are new to the game. One of these, the German E 75 TS Tier VIII heavy, features a high Top Speed for its class, excellent maneuverability, and a tough hull to bounce incoming enemy shells.
VIIIObject 703 Version II
12.13
Historically, double-barreled tanks rarely even reached the prototype stage. For Holiday Ops 2020, however, we included the twin-cannoned Object 703 Version II in some Large Boxes. The Soviet Tier VIII heavy tank has unique play mechanics and is a formidable presence on the battlefield.
IIAM 39 Gendron-Somua
12.13
Some Holiday Ops 2020 Large Boxes contain the first Tier II wheeled vehicle in the game, the French AM 39 Gendron-Somua. The feisty scout is ideal for practicing driving and firing on the move.
VIIIStrv 81
12.23
Historically, the Strv 81 were modified British Centurion Mk. III and Mk. V tanks purchased by Sweden. In World of Tanks, it’s a Tier VIII medium that’s an unskinned version of the Primo Victoria with a non-Sabaton four-man Crew. It entered the game as a rent-to-own offer with Twitch Prime Care Package Lima.
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12 regular, 3 reward and 26 premium vehicles, great.
not all tier VIII premium heavies are available, and I would not double count different skins, like Obj.252 and Defender.
In fact something like 23 unique tier VIII premium heavy tanks exist.
The new Premium Line Tech Tree from Tiers 6 to 8
Absolutely no research required and no long uncomfortable grinding modules for the Tank to get better from stock.
just a Credit Card and €€€
and then every other week more €€ and yes you are now a Tier 8 expert Tank Commander in WOT
Wargame ~ complete genius
and of course a 30 day renewable Premium Account to go alongside with all these Premium Tech tree tanks, and your P2W good to go
New regular tree lines are generally about either new mechanics, new playstyles or new nations. Outside the Renegade/e75TS which sort of provide a new playstyle, none of the new prem tanks offer any of that and thus it is much easier to churn them out (some of them are basically re-skinned versions of existing tanks). Of course nobody is arguing that WG is getting greedier. For example they could have had the DB tanks ready for Xmas but they chose to offer the new mechanic in loot boxes first to cash in before giving us the regular tree in January. That’s despicable, no question, but it is not as bad as many are making it out to be in the comments under this article.
the whole point of this is that we get now WAY more premiums than regular tanks
and this is just disgusting …in a “F2P” game
honestly…i really do not care if the new tanks do not bring everytime something new, machanics or so….just having more choices, diversity is always wellcome. But NOT as p2w.
(thats the worst part…besides being more than regular tanks, and probably just reskinned…are also a bit BETTEr than standard ones….thats miserable)
12 regular, 3 reward and 26 premium vehicles, great.
Tells you a lot of the current state of the game. WG’s thirst for cash is glaringly obvious.
Yeah, just look at the list of tier 8 heavy tanks in total. 14 non-premiums and 42 premium heavies available in the game.
not all tier VIII premium heavies are available, and I would not double count different skins, like Obj.252 and Defender.
In fact something like 23 unique tier VIII premium heavy tanks exist.
Skins or not, they aren’t considered to be the same tanks by the games statistics and they are sold separatively.
Yep, not exactly a healthy ratio, smells like cashing out, sad to say.
“The Škoda T 27 has high mobility, a quick and dangerous three-round autoloader cannon, and a bouncy turret.”
A bouncy turret? Really?
Relax, I’ve seen at least a couple of 27 turrets bounce up to the sky. Ammo-racked.
Sales department of WG is notorious for not playing the game, and telling blatant lies to sell broken pixels.
At least T27 was crap from the beginning, many good tanks were first OP are now total rubbish.
Ahh here it is at long last
The new Premium Line Tech Tree from Tiers 6 to 8
Absolutely no research required and no long uncomfortable grinding modules for the Tank to get better from stock.
just a Credit Card and €€€
and then every other week more €€ and yes you are now a Tier 8 expert Tank Commander in WOT
Wargame ~ complete genius
and of course a 30 day renewable Premium Account to go alongside with all these Premium Tech tree tanks, and your P2W good to go
On this 2nd day of Christmas this song came to me mind while glancing over the heaps and heaps of new paid content:
https://youtu.be/O_4OfD-wmGs
Can you make it a funny video with sandwiches??
how many new lines could they make with that bunch of new tanks??
disgusting…
New regular tree lines are generally about either new mechanics, new playstyles or new nations. Outside the Renegade/e75TS which sort of provide a new playstyle, none of the new prem tanks offer any of that and thus it is much easier to churn them out (some of them are basically re-skinned versions of existing tanks). Of course nobody is arguing that WG is getting greedier. For example they could have had the DB tanks ready for Xmas but they chose to offer the new mechanic in loot boxes first to cash in before giving us the regular tree in January. That’s despicable, no question, but it is not as bad as many are making it out to be in the comments under this article.
the whole point of this is that we get now WAY more premiums than regular tanks
and this is just disgusting …in a “F2P” game
honestly…i really do not care if the new tanks do not bring everytime something new, machanics or so….just having more choices, diversity is always wellcome. But NOT as p2w.
(thats the worst part…besides being more than regular tanks, and probably just reskinned…are also a bit BETTEr than standard ones….thats miserable)
Sad list, really. The lads at WG headquarters slowly killing the game.