For the map with the index 152_city_map_vb, “Railway Station,” which was first introduced for testing on April 9, the 2nd iteration added a local mechanic. Previously, the map prototype did not feature any mechanics of this kind. The developers also increased the map size to 1100×1100.
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🇯🇵 Chi-Go (Tier VII medium tank, premium) Based on the tank’s color scheme, it’s clear that it was originally intended for 🇯🇵 Japan, but at the last moment its nation was changed, similar to what happened with 🇺🇸 Jezevec.
Historical Reference:
By early 1945, Japanese engineers had developed their own Chi-Go project based on German technical documentation for the PzKpfw V Panther, with a number of simplifications and compromises in the design. Later, Germany, whose industry was in a difficult state, became interested in the vehicle.
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🇵🇱 Krazownik (Tier VIII heavy tank, premium) With the release of update 2.2.1, the Krazownik is being tested in Random Battles by supertesters and developers.
Historical Reference:
After World War II, the Polish People’s Republic retained significant stockpiles of ammunition for German naval 12.8 cm guns. In the 1960s, a decision was made to develop the heavy tank project Krazownik*, armed to utilize these shells.
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T-13 (Tier X, promotional heavy tank) With the release of update 2.2.1, the T-13 is being tested in Random Battles by supertesters and developers.
Historical Reference:
One of the proposed replacements for the heavy tank T-10, developed in the late 1950s. It was intended to feature improved armor and armament and become the first mass-produced tank equipped with the new UTD-45 diesel engine.
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🇬🇧 Pike (Tier IX, premium heavy tank, mechanic: 3-shell autoloader) With the release of update 2.2.1, the Pike is being tested in Random Battles by supertesters and developers.
Historical Reference:
The Pike heavy tank was intended for the British Army of the Rhine. It combined the chassis of the FV229 coastal defense tank with a turret from an unrealized West German heavy tank armed with a powerful gun. It was originally designed to counter Soviet IS-3 tanks.
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🇫🇷 Durendal (Tier X, promotional medium tank, mechanics: 4-shell autoloader and 2-shell reserve magazine) With the release of update 2.2.1, the Durendal is being tested in Random Battles by supertesters and developers.
Historical Reference:
A preliminary design based on Franco-Italian developments.
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🇨🇳 PGZ-70 (MT-9, premium, mechanic: Autocannon) With the release of Update 2.2.1, the PGZ-70 is being tested in Random Battles by supertesters and developers.
Historical Reference
A twin-barreled 57 mm tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft gun based on the Soviet ZSU-57-2, developed by Defense Factory No. 447 for the needs of China’s foreign trade sector. Unlike the ZSU-57-2, the vehicle used the chassis of the Type 59 tank, adapted for mounting the ZSU turret.
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Vz. 68-2 Britva [🇺🇳 United Nation, MT-8]
In response to the start of the Spähpanzer program development in West Germany, Czechoslovakia considered a project for a fast medium tank intended for reconnaissance tasks and for supporting medium and heavy tanks in combat. Extensive cooperation with factories and design bureaus from the USSR was planned.
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