WoT 1.29 Common Test: SDT-58 Vlkodav In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

In this update, the tank was renamed to 🇨🇿SDT-58 Vlkodav, changing the “57” in its name to “58.” Additionally, its gun was changed from a 122 mm to a 105 mm.
With the release of Update 1.29, the SDT-58 Vlkodav (🇨🇿Czechoslovakia, MT-9, premium, twin-gun mechanic) will be played in Random Battles by developers and Supertesters.

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WoT 1.29 Common Test: SZDV Vz. 50 In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

With the release of Update 1.29, the SZDV Vz. 50 (🇨🇿Czechoslovakia, TD-8, premium, mechanic: gun cooling) will be driven in Random Battles by developers and Supertesters.

Historical Reference:

After World War II, Czechoslovakia aimed to develop its own heavy self-propelled gun. The primary objective was to combine the layout and powertrain of Soviet assault guns with a German suspension system, which offered better ride smoothness and load distribution.

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Is It Better to Trade In or Use Cash for Cars in Los Angeles?

Selling a car in Los Angeles can be a daunting experience, especially with multiple options available. Two of the most popular methods are trading in your vehicle at a dealership or using a cash-for-cars service. While both options aim to simplify the process compared to private sales, each comes with unique benefits and limitations. Deciding which is better—trade-in or cash for cars—depends largely on your personal goals, time constraints, and the condition of your car.

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WoT 1.29 Common Test: Schwertwal In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

With the release of Update 1.29, the Schwertwal (🇩🇪Germany, HT-10, promotional, mechanic: rocket boosters) will be played in Random Battles by developers and supertesters.

Historical Reference:

The tank was developed based on the combat experience with the Panzerkampfwagen VI and VI Ausf. B (Tiger II) to address their shortcomings and build on their strengths. The main improvements focused on armor: the use of cast components reduced production complexity.

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WoT 1.29 Common Test: Windhund In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

With the release of Update 1.29, the Windhund (🇩🇪Germany, TD-8, promotional, mechanic: hydropneumatic suspension activated by a button) will be played in Random Battles by developers and supertesters.

Historical Reference:

In the mid-1960s, the Bundeswehr, inspired by the Swedish Strv S, decided to create their own equivalent based on German engineering. In 1966, Krauss-Maffei and Rheinmetall were commissioned to design a turretless tank with a gun fixed rigidly to the hull.

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WoT 1.29 Common Test: E 65 Zwilling In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

With the release of Update 1.29, the E 65 Zwilling (🇩🇪Germany, HT-8, premium, mechanic: dual gun system) will be played in Random Battles by developers and supertesters.

Historical Reference:

Toward the end of World War II, German tank manufacturing moved toward a concept known as the E-series. One of the vehicles in this program was the E 65. It featured a torsion bar suspension system developed by Steyr, with the drive wheels positioned at the rear of the hull.

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WoT 1.29 Common Test: Vz. 62 Jasan In-Game Screenshots & Historical Reference

With the release of Update 1.29, the Vz. 62 Jasan (🇨🇿Czechoslovakia, MT-9, premium, mechanic: 4-shell autoloader) will be played in Random Battles by developers and supertesters.

Historical Reference:

In the late 1950s, Czechoslovakia began considering moving away from using Soviet tanks. As a result, the Military Technical Institute (VTU) developed a project for a high-speed medium tank that would match the performance of the Soviet T-54B and T-55.

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