WWII’s Most Underrated Firearms and Their Modern Spiritual Successor (P)

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World War II produced a wide range of firearms, many of which never reached the level of recognition given to standard-issue rifles and submachine guns. Several lesser-known designs served highly specific roles and performed them effectively under demanding conditions. These weapons reflected practical problem-solving, shaped by the realities of covert operations, resistance warfare, and close-range combat. Their influence remains visible in modern firearm design, where similar priorities continue to guide development.

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WoT RU: 🇺🇸OTAC LK-7605 In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

🇺🇸 OTAC LK-7605 [USA, MT-9]
The LK-7605 Future Medium Tank with 6-inch Pentomic Gun project was developed by the Ordnance Tank Automotive Command in the United States in the late 1950s as a mobile support vehicle for units operating under atomic warfare conditions and for clearing paths for mechanized infantry in armored personnel carriers.

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WoT Supertest: 🇺🇸XM94 Shadow In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

🇺🇸XM94 Shadow (Tier VIII medium tank, promotional)
Historical Reference:
A project for a tank with a classic configuration. It would have had a machine gun remote control station for defence, and an OPTAR system for ranging. The commander’s seat was supposed to be equipped with an experimental all-round vision system. Development stopped at the blueprint stage.

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