WoT Supertest: FV229 Contender

The Tier IX FV229 Contender is much like its Tier X “descendant” the FV230 Canopener. The FV229 also has good frontal armor on both its turret (280 mm nominal) and hull (165 mm nominal), and its side armor is thick enough (90 mm) to allow for angling. Also, the tank’s overall mobility (with a base top forward speed of 34 km/h) is very decent for such a massive and well-protected vehicle.

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WOT Express: Complete List of Holiday Ops 2025 Loot Box Tanks + Gift Tank

1. [NEW] Vz. 68 Squall (Czechoslovakia, Tier-8, LT, premium, mechanic: autocannons with unique firing mechanics) | previously: Vz. 68
2. [NEW] FV226 Contradictious (Great Britain, Tier-8, HT, premium, new mechanics: choice of firing mode) + this is a tank for the future branch in 2025
3. [NEW] DZT-159 (China, Tier-9, MT, premium, mechanics: rocket boosters)
– this is the older brother of BZ [we need to wait for the final performance characteristics here]
4. [NEW] XM57 (USA, Tier-8, TD, premium)
5. [NEW] Toro (Italy, Tier-9, HT, premium, mechanics: magazine with a reloading system for 4 shells)

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WoT Top of the Tree: Concept No. 5 and WZ-132-1


The Top of the Tree special in November offers a fresh journey through the ranks of British wheeled vehicles, featured for the first time ever, and Chinese light tanks.

Enjoy credit discounts, missions, and exclusive offers as you work your way up to the sturdy XConcept No. 5, known for its hybrid versatility, and the swift XWZ-132-1. The event runs throughout the month, giving you plenty of time to explore both branches and discover which tanks best suit your playstyle.

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WoT RU: Assembly Shop – XM57

November 12, 20:00 (MSK) – November 17, 23:59 (MSK) 

Get one of ~30,000  American Tier X XM57 tank destroyers with the 3D numbered “Coyote” style.  There will be no other chance to get this vehicle in the coming months!
This launch brings some nice changes – up to 100% of the tank’s cost can be “covered” with Premium Account days, up to 65% with free experience. And for bonds and credits, the 1% step has become cheaper.

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