If everything goes according to plan, the third Common Test of Update 1.17 will start this Thursday, May 19. If anything goes wrong, the test will start the next day. The update is scheduled for release in late May.
Author: Sebastianul
Andrey Biletskiy has left Wargaming
• Andrey Biletskiy did not publicly announce his departure from Wargaming – this became known from his profile on LinkedIn and Facebook. Judging by the page, he left Wargaming in March of this year. Therefore, his tenure at WG was 7.9 years.
• Andrey started working at Wargaming in 2014 as a development producer, at the end of 2016 he became a creative producer, and in March 2017 he became the creative director of the entire WoT PC.
This is the departure of the second person whom we could observe in large streams which communicated with players. Also, Andrey Biletskiy could easily explain the technical aspects and mechanics of the game, explain the formulas or calculate them directly online. And although it sounded difficult in places and like a lecture, no one else did it.
Trading Caravan May Return Soon – Speculation
Chinese server sources have mentioned that the Trading Caravan event may return around Fall-Winter this year. This is not verified, so it might not turn out to be true. Rumors also say that a new tank or several old unreleased ones will be sold in various forms. Could only mean CN server exclusives. We will see.
Which tanks are the most fake?
I am asking you, the reader, to write in the comments which tank you think is the most fake tank in WoT. Let’s create a top 10! This article will be updated with the results soon.
Results:
1. Polish tanks (5 votes)
2. Chinese TDs (4 votes)
3. T28 Prototype (4 votes)
4. Japanese heavies (3 votes)
5. Progetto 46 (3 votes)
6. Czech heavies (3 votes)
7. Waffentrager E-100 (3 votes)
8. Progetto 65 / Italian TDs and heavies (2 votes)
9. GW E-100 (2 votes)
10. E-50M (2 votes)
11. Caernarvon Action X (2 votes)
Japanese TDs might eventually come to PC
A small hint from Dwigt in the Developer Diaries video EU forum thread indicated that something new for Japan will likely be coming by the end of the year. Note: this is just speculation so take it with a grain of salt.
leggasiini, on 12 May 2022 – 02:46 PM, said:
Last time Japan got a single new tank (this includes even premium tanks) was September 2015…is it really that hard to introduce even a single new Japanese tank? I guess Japan really doesn’t exist for WG anymore (outside of maybe the STB-1). Man. 
On the bright side, the Italian TDs are at least something that also have been requested for quite a while, so there’s that. Their concept also looks quite interesting – there’s no doubt that there’s basically nothing like them in the game. Will be interesting to see how they’ll turn out.
Dwigt, on 12 May 2022 – 03:24 PM, said:
I was waiting and expecting your comment and I’m partially glad that part of your wish is coming later this year 
All I can tell you for now is to keep that faith.
Supertest: 🇮🇹 SMV CC-64 Vipera (More Complete English Stats)
SMV CC-64 Vipera. Statistics with crew at 100%:
Tier: TD-8, Italy, premium
HP: 1 400
Engine: 600 hp
Mass: 51,13 t
Maximum load: 55,0 t
Power-to-weight: 11,74 HP / t
Max speed / Reverse speed: 36 / –12 km / h
Hull turning speed: 27,12 °/s
Turret turning speed: 20,86 °/s
Gun rotation angles: 45 / 45 °
Terrain resistance values: — / — / —
View range: 360 m
Radio range: 750 m
Hull armor: 210 / 100 / 50 mm
Turret armor: 275 / 160 / 50 mm
Gun: Cannone da 120/55
Alpha Damage: 400 / 400 / 515
Penetration: 220 / 264 / 120 mm
Rate of fire: 5,13 rounds/minute
Damage per minute: 2 051
Rounds in autoloader: 5 rounds.
Reload time between autoloader shots: 6 s
Complete reload time: 34,52 s
Accuracy at 100 m: 0,42
Aiming time: 2,59 s
Depression/Elevation: -10 ° / +20 °
Rounds in ammo rack: 50 rounds.
Crew – 4 members: Commader, Driver, Gunner and Loader.
Equipment Category: Service life.
Role in battle: Assault tank destroyer (Vehicles with low mobility, but with solid frontal armor. They are highly effective when fighting in the front lines.)
Camouflage Values:
- Camouflage of the stationary tank: 14,54 / 3,27 % (for the stationary vehicle / for the stationary vehicle after firing a shot);
- Camouflage of the vehicle during movement: 8,72 / 1,96 % (for the moving vehicle / for the moving vehicle after firing).
WoWS: New ships — Closed testing 0.11.5
Researchable British battleships Indefatigable, Renown, and Hawke, British cruiser Hampshire, Pan-American battleship Rio De Janeiro, and Commonwealth destroyer Huron have been added to the game for testing.
British battleship Indefatigable, Tier III
A classic example of a first-generation British battlecruiser, combining, on one hand, the armament and dimensions of a dreadnought battleship, and on the other hand — the speed and armor of a cruiser.
British battleship Renown, Tier VI
[Free Cromwell B DLC] World of Tanks Anniversary on Steam: Enjoy the Celebration!
Time flies indeed… It seems to us that World of Tanks release on Steam has been not so long ago, and yet a full year has already passed, and what an exciting year that was! It was filled with captivating events, new features and important achievements. We are proud of being with you on this wonderful journey and want to thank you for staying with us, playing our game and helping us make it even better for you – our favorite tankers all over the world.
Of course, such an important occasion as our first Anniversary on Steam should be properly celebrated, and we have prepared a vast variety of festivities for you! Are you ready to party?
World of Tanks Anniversary on Steam
May 13, 2022 through May 23, 2022
Let’s dive into the details and find out what’s waiting for you in Steam and in the game!
Get a Free DLC with the Cromwell B!
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WoWS: Changes to test ships and Super carriers, and the Connecticut concept test — 0.11.4 Closed testing
Based on testing results, we’re applying changes to Mecklenburg, Iwami, Patrie, United States, Eagle, and submarines. American Tier X battleship Connecticut will also return for further testing.
X Mecklenburg
- Main battery reload time increased: 25 to 26 s.
IX Iwami
- Torpedo range increased: 12 to 20 km.
- These torpedoes are similar to the ones carried by Shimakaze
- Their reload time was increased: 120 to 150 s.
Patrie
- Reload time for 100 mm secondary guns increased: 1 to 1.5 s.
- Removed Combat Instructions activated by F key
- The characteristics of the Engine Boost consumable have changed:
- Speed bonus increased: 8% to 15%
- Action time reduced: 180 to 120 s.
Submarines