Armored Warfare News

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

• Kornet-D1 Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• T-15 Kinzhal Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  

Between May 13 and May 20, 2025, the following items will be available:

[h3]Kornet-D1[/h3]
The Kornet-D1 Tank Destroyer was one of the proposed variants for the BMD-4M chassis. As a dedicated tank hunter, it was supposed to be armed with two Kornet ATGM quad launchers, providing the Russian Airborne forces with long-range tank-killing capabilities. The project was launched in 2013 but the vehicle never reached the prototype stage with the program likely being canceled in 2018. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Kornet-D1 is a Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer and a tracked counterpart to the wheeled Kornet-EM progression vehicle. It is only lightly armed but also very stealthy and its lack of vision range is compensated by the ability to deploy a Sniper. Additionally, when configured properly, the vehicle is capable of launching two missiles at once, making it incredibly deadly against any target, especially at long ranges.

This vehicle is available via Loot Crates, which drop Kornet-D1 parts. Collect 100 Kornet-D1 parts from these Loot Crates to assemble the whole vehicle.



[h3]T-15 Kinzhal[/h3]
This vehicle is a version of the T-15 heavy IFV (built on the Armata platform) but instead of the Bumerang turret featuring 30mm autocannon, it’s armed with another combat module called Kinzhal. The Kinzhal module’s main armament is long 57mm automatic cannon that can devastate even the heaviest IFVs it could meet on the battlefield. A prototype appeared in 2019 but the concept was not approved for mass production. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the T-15 Kinzhal is a Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer. Unlike the original progression version of the T-15, it’s a vehicle that relies heavily on its autocannon. The 57mm gun is immensely powerful and can fire in three round bursts with one of the highest damage per minute outputs in the game. In addition to its outstanding firepower, the Kinzhal is heavily armored and despite its average mobility, it’s one of the most durable and versatile vehicles in Armored Warfare.

This vehicle is available via Loot Crates, which drop T-15 Kinzhal parts. Collect 100 T-15 Kinzhal parts from these Loot Crates to assemble the whole vehicle.



[h3]Panzer 87-140[/h3]
The Panzer 87-140 is an experimental version of Panzer 87 (Swiss Leopard 2A4), fitted with a RUAG 140mm smoothbore cannon and an armor kit called WE. It was developed in the 1980s and early 1990s to counter the next generation of Soviet MBTs, but with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the project was shelved, only to resurface around 2005-2006 but never passing the experimental stage. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Panzer 87-140 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Much like other Leopard series MBTs, it’s a long-range fighter with an extremely powerful gun and the ability to fire with pinpoint accuracy. Even though its armor leaves much to be desired, at long range, this MBT has few equals and can be considered one of the best snipers of its class.

The Panzer 87-140 Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.


We hope that you will enjoy this offer and, as usual:

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

Today, we’d like to tell you about the Soviet Object 292 MBT!


Object 292 model

As usual, let’s have a bit of history first. Object 292 was a late Soviet era “supertank” that was intended to fight the next generation of NATO MBTs. It was designed as an improved variant of the T-80 series MBT by the Kirov Plant in Leningrad (St. Petersburg).

You might be familiar with an overhauled T-80BV MBT with the 152mm 2A73 gun but that was not the “true” Object 292 – much like the Black Eagle “prototype”, it was just a testbed (in this case for the gun). It was developed in 1990 to see whether the 152mm gun could fit into the T-80B turret. It could (with some adjustments) and the vehicle underwent extensive trials in 1991 in Rzhev.


Object 292 (T-80B testbed)

The tests have confirmed that the gun represented a major improvement of firepower compared to the standard 125mm 2A46 smoothbore series, including a 50 percent increase of muzzle energy. At the same time, due to its advanced construction, the gun had roughly the same recoil as the 2A46, allowing it to be installed into existing Soviet tanks. The chassis of the vehicle was stable and the vehicle performed well. At the same time, another welded turret was developed and it was this new variant that was to be used on the T-80U chassis and it is this combination we’re introducing.

This Object 292 variant (also known as “T-80U tank with LP-83 gun” or sometimes “T-80M”) isn’t super-well documented but it did exist in the form of drawing and several models. In this configuration, the tank weighed roughly 46 tons and had a crew of three men.


T-80U tank with LP-83 gun

The tank was well-armored, the protection levels of the turret were analogical to the T-80U MBT with the ERA kit being upgradeable from the usual Kontakt-5 to Malakhit (a precursor to the current Relikt system). The tank was to be fitted with two active protection systems:

• Shtora-1M soft-kill APS (connected to new 3D17 Purga-2 or 3D17M Purga-2M smoke grenades instead of the usual 902B Tucha system)
  
• Drozd-2 hard-kill APS
  

The status of the tank was monitored by a new control system called Barsuk-2.

The armament consisted mainly of the abovementioned 152mm 2A73 cannon (factory designation LP-83). The gun would be automatically loaded from a large carousel beneath the turret and a bustle-mounted charge storage (with blow-out panels). The vehicle carried 30 two-piece rounds, 16 of which were ready in the autoloader magazine. The gun fired the following shells:

• Grifel-1 APFSDS with Tungsten core
  
• Grifel-2 APFSDS with Depleted Uranium core
  
• Grifel-3 HE-FRAG
  
• Zaraysk APFSDS (the name also belongs to the research project of the LP-83 gun, performance unknown)
  
• Sprinter ATGM with a tandem HEAT warhead
  

The weapon was controlled by the 1A45M FCS featuring the DVE-BS wind sensor, 1G46M optics and either the older Buran-M night sights or the Agava-2T thermal imager. The commander had T01-K04 Agat-M optics at his disposal.


Object 292 model

The tank was powered by the GTD-1250 1250hp gas turbine engine (or even the then-developed 1500hp GTD-1500G engine), allowing it to go as fast as 70 km/h.

In short, it was to be a beast. However, with the breakup of the Soviet Union and the major budget cuts that followed, the vehicle was never really developed into a production variant. Its prototype had stayed abandoned for years until it was moved to the Kubinka tank museum and restored.



In Armored Warfare, the Object 292 will be a Marat Shishkin Tier 10 Main Battle Tank.

We had several options as to what to put on Tier 10 of the branch but this vehicle seemed like the most natural choice, especially when we decided not to just go with a T-80B with a different gun but an entirely new turret. We also debated the name but in the end, we felt that Object 292 is the best-known option.



Gameplay-wise, we’re once again looking at a rather conventional vehicle with the gameplay similar to that of the Tier 7 T-80U MBT. The vehicle will be relatively difficult to destroy due to its compact size, fast, and hard-hitting, although the protection levels will perhaps not be the best of its Tier. After all, it’s a three-decades-old piece of technology. It’ll be best suited for players who like a lot of mobility and firepower without sacrificing too much protection.



There are two more things you should know, commanders. First is the vehicle’s special feature in the form of a new Supercharged APS ability that combines the functionality of hard-kill and soft-kill APS. In short, this ability works as if you activated Supercharged soft-kill APS and Supercharged hard-kill APS at the same time.

The second thing is that unlocking the vehicle will require you to complete an achievement using the T-80BVM Tier 9 MBT. The achievement requires you to gather 2500000 points where:

• Each damage point counts as 1 (5 in PvP)
  
• Each kill counts as 200 (1000 in PvP)
  
• Extra 2500 points are awarded for victory (5000 in PvP)
  
• Extra 1750 points are awarded for survival (3500 in PvP)
  

Survival in terms of PvE means that you must not die throughout the mission. Respawning already counts as death.

We hope you’ll enjoy it and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

• T-90M Proryv Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  
• Typhoon-VDV Tier 10 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
  
• TOS-1M Buratino Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• Koshmar skin for TOS-1M
  
• AbramsX Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  
• Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
  
• Obsidian Blade skin for ZTZ-20
  
• Honey Badger skin for Challenger 2 ATDU
  
• Boyevaya Podruga skin for T-14 Armata
  
• Veteran skin for Type 99B
  
• Veteran skin for Type 99A2-140
  
• Warfighter skin for VN17
  
• War Pig skin for M1A2C
  
• Panzergrenadier skin for Puma
  
• Defender skin for T-80UM-1 Bars
  
• Spetsnaz skin for BMP-1P
  
• Kurganets-25 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• Khrizantema-S Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• Object 787 Gadyuka Tier 6 Premium Tank Destroyer
  
• Pile of Gold Loot Crate
  

Between May 7 and May 15, 2025, the following items will be available:

[h3]T-90M Proryv[/h3]
The T-90M Proryv the most advanced Russian Main Battle Tank currently in service and the ultimate step in a long journey that began with the T-72. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the T-90M Proryv is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. With its solid firepower, excellent armor and decent mobility, this vehicle is suitable for all players, including fairly new ones. No matter what tactic you choose, the T-90M will not let you down as it is one of the most versatile MBTs in the entire game.

The T-90M is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.



[h3]Typhoon-VDV[/h3]
The Typhoon-VDV is a modern Russian reconnaissance and special use vehicle. It is perhaps the best-armed version of the Typhoon platform, featuring a Spitsa turret. Several vehicles of this type have been built and are currently in use by the Russian military. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Typhoon-VDV is a Tier 10 Premium AFV. It is a powerful vehicle on its own, featuring high firepower in the form of 30mm autocannon and an ATGM launcher with two tubes loaded with thermobaric missiles that can be launched both at once. Its task on the battlefield is supporting other scout vehicles by increasing their spotting capabilities thanks to a new active ability.

The Typhoon-VDV Tier 10 Premium AFV is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.



[h3]TOS-1M Buratino[/h3]
The TOS-1M Buratino is a prototype version of the Russian TOS-1/TOS-1A heavy rocket launcher. It was designed in 1997 at Omsk as an improvement to the old TOS-1 whose roots go back all the way to the Afghan War. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the TOS-1M Buratino is a Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer. As befits its massive rocket launcher installed on the top of a T-90A MBT chassis, its firepower is all but unparalleled and you are looking at perhaps the most destructive vehicle of Armored Warfare. It is available in two configurations – with fast-launching 122mm rockets and the iconic 220mm rockets that can be unlocked either by installing a skin (Koshmar), or by progressing through an active Battle Path.

The TOS-1M is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.



[h3]Koshmar Bundle[/h3]
Additionally, we've prepared a skin bundle with a new skin. The skin “Koshmar” we have prepared for you is for the TOS-1M Tier 10 Premium TD. Not only is it cool looking, it also unlocks the overprogression modules for you, including the 220mm turret and the 220mm thermobaric rockets. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the Koshmar Bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: TOS-1M Koshmar
  
• 3 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]AbramsX[/h3]
AbramsX is an advanced technology demonstrator. It was built as a private venture by General Dynamics Land Systems and unveiled in 2022 to show what the future of the Abrams MBT could look like. It is considerably lighter than a fully upgraded Abrams while retaining its protection levels and firepower thanks to its cutting edge systems. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the AbramsX is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. While still maintaining the basic Abrams line features such as a 120mm gun, it is considerably lighter and less armored. On the other hand it is also faster, more agile, stealthier, and features a 30mm autocannon that can reduce most light vehicles to a pile of scrap in seconds thanks to its new ammunition. As a result, this tank can dish out a lot of damage but requires careful and skilled gameplay.

The AbramsX Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.



[h3]Challenger 2 Streetfighter II[/h3]
The Streetfighter II is an upgrade program to overhaul the venerable Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank for the conditions of modern battlefields, especially urban combat. It features a number of improvements and extra components, most notably a dozer blade, a Brimstone ATGM twin launcher and an advanced camera system by Elbit. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Challenger 2 Streetfighter is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. Its main advantages include excellent frontal armor (enhanced by the presence of its dozer blade covering its lower frontal plate), increased ramming damage and long range lethality, courtesy of a powerful ATGM launcher. Whether you desire to bring the fighting up close or support other MBTs at distance, the Streetfighter’s got your back.

The Challenger 2 Streetfighter II Tier 10 Premium MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.



[h3]Obsidian Blade Bundle (ZTZ-20)[/h3]
Skins rarely go more epic than this. The Obsidian Blade is a unique Main Battle Tank of unknown origin and David Murdoch's personal war chariot. As its name suggests, the tank’s surface us covered with a layer of obsidian. The cracks in the layer are filled with pure gold, as befitting a man of his influence. This skin also features unique visual effects such as the glowing coolant vapors coming out from underneath its armor. The skin is available for the ZTZ-20 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank (also currently on offer).



The skin is available as a part of the Obsidian Blade bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: Obsidian Blade for ZTZ-20
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Honey Badger Bundle (Challenger 2 ATDU)[/h3]
We have another epic skin for you, this time for the Challenger 2 ATDU Tier 10 Main Battle Tank. The “Honey Badger” is based on a real-life Challenger 2 testbed called Megatron, equipped with a Barracuda camouflage system. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the Honey Badger bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: Honey Badger for Challenger 2 ATDU
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Boyevaya Podruga Bundle (T-14 Armata)[/h3]
The Boyevaya Podruga skin for the T-14 Armata Tier 10 Main Battle Tank is modeled after a famous Soviet WW2 tank, commanded by Mariya Oktyabrskaya. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the Boyevaya Podruga bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: Boyevaya Podruga for T-14 Armata
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Veteran Bundle (Type 99B)[/h3]
The Veteran skin series turns your Chinese vehicles into truly fearsome machines. Show your opponents who they are messing with by dressing your tank in one of the meanest-looking skins out there. This Veteran bundle is intended for the Type 99B Tier 10 Premium MBT.



The skin is available as a part of the Veteran Bundle (Type 99B), which contains the following items:

• Skin: Veteran for Type 99B
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Bundle (Type 99A2-140)[/h3]
The Veteran skin series turns your Chinese vehicles into truly fearsome machines. Show your opponents who they are messing with by dressing your tank in one of the meanest-looking skins out there. This Veteran bundle is intended for the Type 99A2-140 Tier 10 Premium MBT.



The skin is available as a part of the Veteran Bundle (Type 99A2-140), which contains the following items:

• Skin: Veteran for Type 99A2-140
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Warfighter Bundle (VN17)[/h3]
The rare Warfighter skin turns your VN17 Tier 8 Premium AFV into a survivor of a thousand battles. With this limited offer, you’ll stand out on the battlefield while a simultaneously blending in thanks to the camouflage nets from the skin. A contradiction? You be the judge.



The skin is available as a part of the Warfighter Bundle (VN17), which contains the following items:

• Skin: Warfighter for VN17
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.


[h3]M1A2C War Pig Skin[/h3]
This skin for the M1A2C Tier 9 Main Battle Tank fits your Abrams with a Barracuda camouflage kit that not only unlocks certain modules for you, but can also change color based on the paint you select on your vehicle. You can read more in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the War Pig Bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: War Pig
  
• 3 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Panzergrenadier Bundle[/h3]
In addition to the Puma Tier 10 Premium AFV, we have prepared a special skin for it. The skin is based on the camouflage used by Panzergrenadierbataillon 33 (33rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion) stationed in Neustadt am Rübenberge near Hannover (northern Germany, the state of Lower Saxony). You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the Panzergrenadier Bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: Panzergrenadier
  
• 8 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Defender Bundle (T-80UM-1)[/h3]
This skin for the T-80UM-1 Tier 8 MBT is based on the camouflage and markings as seen in 2006 on a T-80U in Kubinka. You can read more about it in a dedicated article.



We are offering the Defender skin in a bundle, which includes:

• Defender skin for the T-80UM-1 MBT
  
• 3 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]BMP-1P Spetsnaz Skin[/h3]
The skin for the BMP-1P Tier 4 AFV is based on a BMP-1 belonging to the 101st Special Operations Brigade of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, as seen during the Battle of Grozny in 1996. You can read more in our dedicated article.



The skin is available as a part of the Spetsnaz Bundle, which contains the following items:

• Skin: Spetsnaz
  
• Russian (Interior Forces) camouflage
  
• 3 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 500 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Kurganets-25[/h3]
The Kurganets-25 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is intended as a cutting edge future replacement to the old BMP series in Russian service. While not as chunky and expensive as the T-15 Armata super-heavy IFV, it’s designed to finally offer the 21st century protection levels the Russian military has been demanding for a long time. However, the design turned out to be quite expensive and while it is currently undergoing state trials, it is unlikely to be ever mass-produced. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Kurganets-25 is a Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer. Even though it offers decent protection and mobility for its class, this vehicle is all about firepower. To make sure you always have the right tool for the job, it comes with three distinctive weapon systems – a 57mm autocannon for light targets, fast and small Bulat missiles for highly mobile targets and, finally, full-sized ATGMs that can defeat pretty much anything on the battlefield. If dealing damage is your thing, few vehicles will match your playstyle better.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Khrizantema-S[/h3]
The Khrizantema-S is a dedicated tank hunter, built on a modified BMP-3 hull. The first Khrizantema-S prototype appeared in public as early as 1996 with the initial production variant (9P157) entering service in 2005. Around 2010, an upgraded variant called 9P157-2 appeared with a modernized Ukrainian optics system and a hull machinegun the original model lacked. This variant was in use until 2017. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Khizantema-S is a Tier 8 Premium Tank Destroyer. It is quite a stealthy vehicle armed with a twin ATGM launcher. The key to achieving excellent results with this machine is long-range ATGM sniping followed by rapid relocation. The missiles are quite powerful and make hits easy thanks to their excellent performance.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Gadyuka[/h3]
The Gadyuka (“Viper”) is a Soviet-era fire support vehicle consisting of a T-72A hull and turret but instead of the main gun, the vehicle is armed with two 30mm autocannons and two rocket pods in order to perform better against infantry in urban and mountainous environments. A single prototype was built in 1996 and even though the project was cancelled, it eventually led to the rise of the BMPT Terminator series. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Gadyuka is a Tier 6 Premium Tank Destroyer. Despite having only average protection, its two 30mm autocannons can, along with deadly rocket salvos, rip through enemy vehicles with ease. Indeed, the Gadyuka is one of the most destructive vehicles of its Tier and a worthy addition to every player’s arsenal.

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



[h3]Pile of Gold[/h3]
We also have the Pile of Gold Loot Crate for you. This Loot Crate contains copious amounts of Gold for you to win.



This Loot Crate includes:

• 250.000 Gold
  
• 100.000 Gold
  
• 50.000 Gold
  
• 10.000 Gold
  
• 5.000 Gold
  
• 1.000 Gold
  
• 500 Gold
  
• 100 Gold
  

This bundle is available in our Web Shop.



We hope that you will enjoy this offer and, as usual:

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, we’ve prepared a gift and a special mission for you.



[h2]Bonus and Gift[/h2]

In addition to the previously announced 50% bonus to Battle Coin income that is available until May 11, we have a special WW2-themed gift for you, which includes:

• Decal: White Bear
  
• Decal: U.S. Army Star (Normandy)
  
• Decal: Cross of Lorraine
  
• 3 Platinum Battlefield Glory Boost Tokens
  
• 3 Platinum Loot Crates
  
• 2 Battle Coin boosters
  

Click on the link below to claim it!



Mission: Battle of Berlin

In addition to the abovementioned gift, we have a special mission for you, which is themed after the Battle of Berlin. By completing its objective, you’ll have the opportunity to earn the Liberator skin for the T-90M MBT (currently on offer) and the Zimmerit camouflage. You can learn about both in our dedicated article.



The objectives are as follows:

Between May 7 (00:01 CEST) and May 11 (23:59), 2025:

• Win 20 matches using Soviet vehicles in PvP (Random Battles or Global Operations) to win the Zimmerit camouflage
  
• Win 30 matches using Soviet vehicles in PvE (PvE, Special Operations or weekend Special operations) to win the T-90M Liberator skin
  

Please note that only Soviet vehicles count. Russian, Belarusian or Ukrainian vehicles do not. The nation of each vehicle is determined by the flag in its description. The prizes will be distributed after the end of the event.

[h2]More Activities[/h2]

What else is available at this time?

• Screenshot Contest “Dressed to Kill” (learn more)
  
• Thunder Run free American-themed event (learn more)
  
• Shadow Protocol Battle Path (learn more)
  
• Special ranking event rewarding you with bonus Battle Coins (learn more)
  

We hope that you’ll enjoy this event and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

On the 6th of May 2025, starting from 8:00 CEST, the server will not be available for 2 hours due to a planned server maintenance.



Please note that the maintenance can be extended beyond the abovementioned timeframe. We apologize for the inconvenience.