Tier XI Medium Lineup: Meet the AS-XX 40t!

[p]Commanders![/p][p]Update 2.0 unveiled the future of armored warfare with the arrival of Tier XI vehicles. After the mighty German Taschenratte introduced the heavy line, France now takes its turn, presenting its Tier XI medium tank—a machine that brings speed, firepower, and flair to the battlefield.[/p][p]Say hello to the AS-XX 40 t—an expert of tactical wit![/p][p][/p][h2]Master your Fire![/h2][p]Successor to the iconic Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, the AS-XX 40 t brings a fresh twist on classic French autoloading gameplay. Choose how many shells to load and how many to spend. A fake reload might just bait your enemy out of cover.[/p]

[p]Tank class: medium [/p]
[p]Tech Tree branch: French medium branch, following the Bat.-Châtillon 25 t[/p]
[p]Distinctive traits: external shell bay, reinvented autoloader.[/p]

[p]This hunter possesses flexibility, allowing you to set the tempo of every fight. [/p][h2]Vehicle Characteristics Overview[/h2]

[p]Hit Points[/p]

[p]2,000 HP[/p]

[p]Hull Armor[/p]

[p]50/40/40 mm[/p]

[p]Turret Armor[/p]

[p]50/40/20 mm[/p]

[p]Average Damage[/p]

[p]420/420/520 hp[/p]

[p]Average Penetration[/p]

[p]263/335/59 mm[/p]

[p]Dispersion at 100 m[/p]

[p]0.35 m[/p]

[p]Aiming Time[/p]

[p]2.2 s[/p]

[p]Time for Complete Loading[/p]

[p]36 s[/p]

[p]Time for Autoreloading One Shell[/p]

[p]2.5 s[/p]

[p]Gun Depression / Elevation Angles[/p]

[p]−9/13 deg[/p]

[p]Top Speed / Reverse Speed[/p]

[p]68/25 km/h[/p]

[p]Characteristics are provided for the fully upgraded vehicle.[/p][p][/p][h3]Special Mechanic: External Ammunition Supply Module[/h3][p]This module keeps you in the fight by letting you interrupt reload at any time if at least one shell is loaded. Press the hotkey to stop reloading, fire after a short delay, then resume reload manually or let the clip auto-reload when empty. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][h2]Gallery[/h2][carousel][/carousel][h2]
Upgrades That Boost You Forward[/h2][p]At its core, Tier XI brings a streamlined upgrade system that replaces Field Modifications with linear, modular progress—only positive improvements tailored to each vehicle's role.[/p][p]All Tier XI vehicles gain:[/p]

[p]A new modular upgrade system with pure positive boosts[/p]
[p]Role-specific tactical mechanics[/p]
[p]Built-in milestones like gun sleeves, Stat Trackers, and volumetric styles[/p]
[p]Seamless progression from Tier X with no extra unlocks [/p]

[p][/p][h2]Achieve Elite Status[/h2][p]Moreover, you can unlock all nodes to reach Elite status—with every battle receive Elite XP and exclusive rewards:[/p]

[p]Volumetric 2D styles with textured finishes[/p]
[p]Gun sleeves for custom barrels[/p]
[p]Stat Trackers to display enemy kills[/p]

[p]Elite status is your evolving badge of mastery.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h2]
A New Era for Medium Tanks[/h2][p]The AS-XX 40 t isn't just another vehicle—it's a test of cunning, reflexes, and control. Perfect for those who thrive on unpredictability, this Tier XI medium tank embodies the art of outsmarting your opponent.[/p][p]The future of warfare belongs to those who adapt fastest. Will you master the mind games of the AS-XX 40 t? [/p][h3]View the Heavy Lineup:[/h3][p] EU NA ASIA [/p]

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