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Commanders!

Since we know you like historical camouflages, we’ve prepared a few of those for the end of the year. Normally we wouldn’t add these as they don’t quite fit anywhere but considering the soccer championship in Qatar is almost over – we thought, why not add two rather distinctive camouflages from this country?



Now, the emirate of Qatar isn’t exactly known for its powerful military – no wonder, the whole country only has less than two million inhabitants and most of those are immigrants and workers from India, Pakistan and South East Asia. What Qatar does have, however, is oil and gas and therefore money. Lots and lots of money. Which in turn means – as it often happens with Arabian countries – cutting edge equipment from multiple countries.

In Qatar’s case, it’s a whole bunch of modern German Leopard 2s (Leopard 2A7+) and various assorted French equipment that includes the modern French VBCI IFV as well as hundreds of light Turkish APCs and utility vehicles. Under normal circumstances operating equipment from several different countries is a terrible idea – the logistics alone are a nightmare. However, in the case of Arab countries, you aren’t really buying the equipment. You are buying international relations.



Simply put, Qatar’s military couldn’t possibly hold out against the Saudis or the UAE (which are doing exactly the same thing with their militaries, only on larger scale), so they are buying influence on the world stage. After all, the Turks, Germans and the French would hate to lose a loyal and rich customer, which is why they’d more than likely intervene on the customer’s behalf.

The Qatar Army doesn’t have a long history either – the country gained independence from the British in 1971 and has since (aside from one coup) only participated in a single conflict – the Gulf War. During one of the initial battles, the Battle of Khafji, a Qatari tank battalion armed with the French AMX-30 MBTs managed to knock out several Iraqi T-55s in support of the Coalition forces while losing a single tank. On one hand, this was a valuable experience for the Qatari military. On the other hand, the Qatari tanks were operated almost exclusively by Pakistanis so how much it meant for the military pride of Qatar is anyone’s guess.



The camouflages are based on two military parades that took place on December 18 in Doha, the capital city of Qatar.

The 2017 pattern camouflage consist of a sand color base paint with leaf-like dark shapes.



The 2020 pattern is more elaborate and consists of irregular light sand, dark brown and green shapes on sand-colored surface.



And that’s pretty much all there is to them. They’ll soon be available (for free) and we hope that you’ll enjoy them.

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

• Stridsvagn 2000 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
• CV90120 Ghost Tier 9 Premium Light Tank
• CV90 Mk.IV Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
• CV90105 TML Tier 7 Premium Light Tank
• Swedish bundle with real-life Swedish camouflages
• Finnish bundle with a real-life Finnish camouflage and epic titles
• Norwegian bundle with real-life Scandinavian camouflages and unit insignia
• Danish bundle with real-life Danish camouflage and base paint
• Battle Coins
• Pile of Gold Loot Crate

Between December 15 and December 22, 2022, the following items will be available:

 
[h2]Stridsvagn 2000[/h2]
 

The Stridsvagn 2000 was to be Sweden’s next Main Battle Tank, designed to combat Soviet super-tanks such as the Black Eagle. For its time, the project was nothing short of revolutionary with extremely thick frontal armor and a powerful 140mm gun that could take on literally anything in its day. However, the Soviet threat dissipated with the collapse of the Soviet Union, which pushed Sweden to seek a cheaper solution to its tank problem, namely the Leopard 2 MBT. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Stridsvagn 2000 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank that represents the essence of practicality. Solid armor, decent mobility and excellent damage over time output make this tank one of the most versatile tools you can have in your arsenal, equally capable in PvP and PvE. Aside from its advanced NERA armor, the Strv 2000 features a coaxial 40mm autocannon. The key to success is switching between both weapon systems and maximizing your damage output while your NERA armor eliminated one enemy shell after another.

The Stridsvagn 2000 MBT is available in our Web Shop via Loot Crates. Collect 100 blueprint pieces from these crates to obtain the vehicle.

 

 

 
[h2]CV90120 Ghost[/h2]
 

The CV90120 “Ghost” Light Tank was a Swedish demonstrator based on an earlier fire support model of the CV90120. As its name suggests, the vehicle is armed with 120mm smoothbore cannon but that’s the least interesting on its features. The Ghost is named after a special camouflage system called ADAPTIV that's capable of masking the bulky tank in the IR spectrum so well it disappears from enemy screens – like a ghost. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the CV90120 Ghost is a Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. Depending on your choices, it can be configured two ways – as a fast hit-and-run Light Tank using the combination of a Ready Rack and its excellent mobility, or as a stealthy sniper using the ADAPTIV system and the upgraded ammunition. While you won’t be as stealthy as dedicated Tank Destroyers or small AFVs, you’ll still be able to do a lot of damage from behind the safety of your lines.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]CV90 Mk.IV[/h2]
 

The Swedish CV90 Mk.IV IFV is the most modern version of the old but constantly developed CV90 platform. Since its introduction in the early 1990s, the vehicle was upgraded so much that this 2018 model bears little resemblance to the three decades old original, featuring cutting edge electronics as well as a brand new turret. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the CV90 Mk.IV is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. It is a durable and reliable infantry carrier capable not only of dealing tremendous damage with its 50mm autocannon, but of launching powerful Spike missiles as well. In addition to that, it’s relatively well-protected and can also carry Mechanized Infantry. What’s there not to like?

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]CV90105 TML[/h2]
 

The CV90105 TML from the 1990s was one of the first attempts to convert the CV90 chassis into a fire support vehicle by combining it with a French TML turret. The result was a fairly capable Light Tank with considerable firepower in the form of its 105mm GIAT gun that could successfully take out most MBTs of its time. Unfortunately, the vehicle didn’t manage to attract any customers and remained a prototype only. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the CV90105 TML is a Tier 7 Premium Light Tank. Depending on your choices, it can be configured two ways. You can opt for a more sustained firepower with the large 12-round clip – this way you need to stay behind your own team or hide in bushes, turning your Light Tank into something like a close support Tank Destroyer. Or, you can opt for the fun option of turning your CV90105 TML into a hit and run monster. Ambush an enemy, empty the magazine into his sides or rear and immediately retreat.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Swedish Bundle[/h2]
 

Despite its neutrality, Sweden is one of the premiere arms manufacturers in the world and has a powerful standing army to boot. Even though the country is not a part of the NATO, much of its vehicle fleet is compatible with western tech and the country now operates the Leopard 2 MBT (under the name Stridsvagn 122) as well as several CV90 variants. This bundle includes several camouflages tied to Sweden as well as a special player title.



The bundle consists of:

• Scandinavian Summer camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian Winter camouflage (read more)
• Swedish Export camouflage (read more)
• Swedish Urban camouflage (as seen on various CV90 prototypes)
• Swedish Flag decal
• Player title “Viking”

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Finnish Bundle[/h2]
 

Finland has a long and interesting history of unique relationships with its neighbors, especially with Russia. Its position of neutrality after the Second World War allowed it to buy the best from both worlds with both eastern and western vehicles used by its powerful military. This bundle includes a Finnish camouflage that will look great on your BMP-2s, T-72M1s and Leopards, a Finnish Armed Forces roundel decal as well as two player titles.



The bundle consists of:

• Finnish camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian Summer camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian Winter camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian base paint (read more)
• Finnish Armed Forces Roundel decal
• Player title “Hackapelite”
• Player title “White Death”

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Norwegian Bundle[/h2]
 

Unlike Sweden, Norway is a part of the NATO with its units regularly taking part in operations abroad. One of the elite units of the Norwegian military is the famous Telemark Battalion of Mechanized Infantry and this bundle includes two items tied to it as well as the Scandinavian camouflages used by Norway and a Norwegian base paint, as seen on a Telemark Leopard deployed to Estonia in 2017.



The bundle consists of:

• Scandinavian Summer camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian Winter camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian base paint (read more)
• Telemark Battalion decal
• Telemark Battalion flag
• Player title “Einheri”

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Danish Bundle[/h2]
 

And last but definitely not least, we have Denmark, the army equipped with some of the best military hardware there is, including the Leopard 2A7DK Main Battle Tank. Aside from its simple but unique camouflage, this bundle contains a Danish player title, the Scandinavian base paint and a decal.



The bundle consists of:

• Danish camouflage (read more)
• Scandinavian base paint (read more)
• Danish 1st Armored Battalion decal
• Player title “Thrice-Hearted” (referring to the Holger Danske legend)

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Battle Coins[/h2]
 

This week, we are offering you an opportunity to boost your Battle Path progress and get that main prize you know you want – the ZTZ-20 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank!

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The following Battle Coin bundles are available:

• 1.000 Battle Coins (10% off)
• 5.000 Battle Coins (15% off)
• 10.000 Battle Coins (25% off)
• 25.000 Battle Coins (35% off)
• 50.000 Battle Coins (45% off)

Battle Coins can be used for a number of things, including:

• Force-completing Battle Path missions
• Progressing through Battle Path levels
• Purchasing the ZTL-11 blueprints from the Shop

Please note: In order to use Battle Coins, you need to obtain the access to the Rise of the Dragon Battle Path.

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left and select Armored Warfare to access this offer.

 

 

 
[h2]Pile of Gold[/h2]
 

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

Clicking the link below will open the game’s launcher. Please select the Market option on the left, select Armored Warfare and then the Chest section to access this offer.

 

 

We hope that you will enjoy the offer and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!

On the 15th of December 2022, starting from 8:00 CET, 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.

Commanders!

We’re continuing to address the hottest balance and community issues with a topic that’s been coming up rather often these days – the firepower of the T-15 Kinzhal Tier 10 Premium Tank Destroyer.



The Kinzhal’s been in our sights for a while now due to its extremely high damage output and its module damage so let’s start with the changes that are coming in the next update. We considered overhauling the gun completely but it’s the gun that makes Kinzhal rather unique. That is why the gun will stay in its current burst-firing form. However:

• Rate of fire will be reduced from 1400 to 500 rounds per minute
• The penetration buff from its special burst ability will be reduced from 25% to 17.5%
• Module damage will be reduced by 53%

Thanks to the fact we are not adjusting the overheat rates, the vehicle will still be perfectly viable and will still retain its sustained fire capability as well as the ability to eliminate lightly armored vehicles with ease. However, the ability to devastate MBTs from the front will be significantly reduced.

Now, you might be wondering – what took so long? The truth is that we were super careful because we really wanted to avoid another CATTB situation where series of gradual nerfs created the impression that the tank was – and still is – nerfed to the ground. In reality the tank is statistically more than fine and has for example an above average winrate of 52%. But the rumor is out there and it’s not something we want to repeat – hopefully no further adjustments for the Kinzhal will be needed.

The same goes with ZTZ-20 where we were able to adjust its performance early on, now its result are far more along the intended lines and Kinzhal outperforms it in both the damage output and winrate. Needless to say, that’s not great but we’re finally getting to the point where we can step by step address some rather old issues, such as:

• Type 99 series ammo racks (also buffed in the next update)
• Returning Cerberus to the PvE rotation (unrelated but hopefully welcome)
• Soviet MBT series missing side ERA (not in the next update but coming)

And many others. Not all at once, mind you, but we’ll get there. And that’s all for today’s article. We hope that you enjoyed it and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!