Armored Warfare News

Commanders!

We are happy to present the lists of winners of the Heroes of Armored Warfare event!



Without further ado, here they are.

Commanders!

Today we’ve prepared the following items for you:

• Type 10 Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank
• QN-506 Tier 9 Premium Tank Destroyer
• VT-5 Tier 9 Premium Light Tank
• Pindad SBS Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle
• Type 90 Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank along with Japanese camouflage
• Pile of Gold Loot Crate (with new Key mechanics)

Between August 4 and August 11, 2022, the following items will be available:

 
[h2]Type 10[/h2]
 

The Type 10 MBT is the most modern Japanese Main Battle Tank in service and one of the most advanced war machines in the world. Using sophisticated electronics and crystalline steel armor, this tank is more than a match for any enemy that would threaten the islands of Japan. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Type 10 is a Tier 10 Premium Main Battle Tank. What puts it apart from the other MBTs of its Tier is its special NERA armor. This highly-mobile MBT starts every battle well-armored, but the protection levels decrease with every shot taken. Additionally, this MBT features a special system that tells you the exact chance to penetrate your target. Overall, it’s one of the most powerful MBTs of its Tier and certainly a good choice for players, who prefer rapid action to slow advances.

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

 

 

 
[h2]QN-506[/h2]
 

The QN-506 fire support vehicle is a Chinese attempt to design a cheap, export-oriented alternative to the Russian BMPT series. Instead of converting a second or third generation MBT, the engineers at Wuhan Guide Infrared Co., Ltd., likely to keep the vehicle as affordable as possible, opted to base their project on the Type 59 MBT, which is, in its basic form anyway, a copy of the old Soviet T-55 medium tank from the late 1950s. They jam-packed it with cutting edge electronics and a number of weapon systems, including ATGMs, an automatic cannon or smaller caliber rockets. However, despite the use of an unmanned turret, the protection levels of this vehicle are still quite low and, so far, there haven’t been any signs of interest in the QN-506. You can learn more about this vehicle in our dedicated article.

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In Armored Warfare, the QN-506 is a Premium Tier 9 Tank Destroyer that gameplay-wise resembles the popular BMPT series. However, unlike the Russian Terminators, it has a number of interesting features including tree different weapon systems (30mm cannon, 70mm unguided rockets and 151mm ATGMs) and loitering recon ammunition flying towards the end of a map and spotting everything in its path. The last ability is unique to the QN-506 and makes it one of the most potent support vehicles on the battlefield.

 

 

 
[h2]VT-5[/h2]
 

The VT-5 is a modern Chinese Light Tank that was developed specifically with export in mind. There are many reasons why a country without its own tank development should opt to purchase a Light Tank instead of a full-scale Main Battle Tank. It’s equally as fast if not faster with equal firepower but, what is most important, it is affordable. The VT-5 excels in all these categories. While its armor cannot match that of an MBT, it can protect its crew against most infantry threats thanks to its ERA and cage armor sets. It also has a powerful 105mm gun capable of firing guided missiles, it is packed with advanced electronics and is supremely agile thanks to its 1000hp diesel engine. Simply put, wraps cutting edge technologies up into an affordable bundle. You can learn more about it in a dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the VT-5 is a very powerful Tier 9 Premium Light Tank. Fast and agile, it features solid levels of protection (the configuration in the game is the one featuring the ERA kit as well as the turret cage armor) and a good rate of fire. Additionally, its gun is capable of firing guided missiles. It’s an ideal machine for players who value speed and agility, as it offers plenty of both. The VT-5 is capable of dancing around its opponents on the battlefield, outperforming even some AFVs in mobility.

 

 

 
[h2]Pindad SBS[/h2]
 

The SBS platform is one of the first domestic armored vehicles developed by Pindad (the largest Indonesian armor producer) for Indonesia and is officially listed as a “light tank”. It was developed sometimes in the early 2010s with some prototypes in different configuration appearing in public in 2014 or so. The variant in the game is a long-range MLRS fire support vehicle with a 122mm multi-barreled rocket launcher. You can learn more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Pindad SBS is a Tier 8 Premium Armored Fighting Vehicle. This AFV is fairly unique, since its main weapon is a multi-barreled rocket launcher capable of firing over obstacles. This makes the Pindad incredibly powerful in both offense and defense. Static enemy targets stand no chance! This vehicle is best used with Commander Ophelia Kitescu and in a platoon – the firepower of such a formation is truly without equal.

 

 

 
[h2]Type 90[/h2]
 

The Type 90 is the current service main battle tank of the Japanese Self-Defense Force. On the outside, it vaguely resembled the German Leopard 2, but inside, the vehicle’s completely different. It was adequately armed and armored for the time it was developed in, but what made it really stand out were its cutting-edge Japanese electronics and its hydraulic suspension, allowing the tank to tilt itself forward or backward, enhancing its gun elevation and depression beyond what the turret would normally allow. This trait was considered to be an important for Japan, as much of its landmass is covered by mountainous areas. You can read more about it in our dedicated article.



In Armored Warfare, the Type 90 is a Tier 7 Premium Main Battle Tank. Gameplay-wise, it resembles the Leopard 2 and Abrams version of the same Tier. The difference between the Leopard and the Type 90 MBT lie in the presence of an automatic loading mechanism – otherwise, the firepower and protection levels is roughly the same with the Japanese tank having a little less armor, compensated by more module hitpoints. Overall, it is not the best-protected MBT on the battlefield, requiring careful long-range gameplay. However, the advanced electronics installed in this tank as well as its hydraulic suspension allow it to aim faster than all its class and Tier counterparts.

The Type 90 is also available in the Japanese bundle, which contains:

• Type 90 Tier 7 Premium MBT
• Japanese camouflage
• Two Japanese decals
• Japanese red flag

You can learn more about the Japanese camouflage in our dedicated article.

 

 

 
[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

Starting today, we’re implementing a new mechanic to the MY.GAMES Market Loot Crates (no worries – the in-game crates will remain the same). The mechanic is simple – instead of purchasing the Loot Crates, you purchase keys to them, which you then use to unlock them.

However, please note:

• Discounts do not apply to Loot Crates, but rather to Keys
• It is possible to buy multiple keys for a single chest type
• Keys belong to individual Loot Crates (that is, a key to a Commander Loot Crate purchased now is not guaranteed to work on a Commander Loot Crate a month down the line)
• Keys can be found in a separate Market section

 

 

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

See you on the battlefield!

Commanders!

In connection to this year’s celebrations of South Korean independence, we’ve prepared another military-themed skin, this time for the K1A1 Tier 7 Premium MBT, called K1A1 ROK.



The skin is based on a specific Korean K1 belonging to the 57th Tank Battalion of the 26th Mechanized Division, as seen during a 2006 exercise at Camp Casey, Gyeonggi-do Province of South Korea. The history of the division goes back all the way to the Korean War as some of its elements were founded as early as in the June of 1953.



In 2018, it was integrated into the 8th Mechanized Division, another unit with long and glorious history, which fought the North Korean forces during the retreat from Seoul and during the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter between the August and September 1950, which the United Nations forces won, making it the high water mark of the North Korean advances. The 57th Tank Battalion still exists as a part of the 8th Division (under the 73rd Mechanized Infantry Brigade).



The vehicle bears the typical Korean camouflage that is based on the American MERDC pattern from the 1970s, as well as the unit symbol of the 26th Mechanized Division on the upper frontal plate.



The skin is fitted with typical Korean markings (including the training ones) and the crew’s belongings in various stowage bins. However, as is customary during the exercises in South Korea, some of the tactical numbers have been concealed by a tape.



The rear of the vehicle now carries a towing cable as well as a jerry can and some other accessories. In addition to this skin, we’ll be introducing three new decals belonging to the following Korean units:

• Former 26th Mechanized Division
• 8th Mechanized Division
• 9th Infantry Division

As well as a Korean-themed player avatar.



And last but not least, since we’ve exhausted the Korean real-life camouflages, we’ll be introducing an American camouflage from the Korean War. But that’s a story for the next time. Until then:

See you on the battlefield!

On the 4th of August 2022, 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.

The in-game Global Chat is still temporarily disabled. To communicate with the community, please visit our Discord channel.

Commanders!

Today, we’d like to tell you more about an upcoming skin for the T249 Vigilante American Tier 9 progression Armored Fighting Vehicle that is called Gunslinger.



Like the previous Ridgway and Rough Rider skins, this one too tells a story of things that could have been. If you are already familiar with the history of the T249 Vigilante, you already know the fate of the project. It was developed in the 1950s as a short-range anti-air defense platform only to be cancelled in 1962 based on the idea that guided missiles would sweep the skies far better than any gun could have. This was of course a false assumption and for the Vietnam War that broke out a couple of years later, the Americans were forced to bring back obsolete M42 Dusters out of retirement.



But what if the T249 made it to active service? What if the U.S. Army entered the Vietnam War with its formations covered by this awesome piece of machinery? And precisely that is what this alternative history skin is all about.

Let’s start with the basics as usual. The color is historical – during the war, American armored vehicles were painted this shade of dark green that would peel off rather quickly, creating a nondescript mix of color and rust.



The biggest 3D change to the model is the lack of mudguards and side skirts. In the war, mud, branches and all sorts of other nasty stuff would get stuck behind them, which would then require the crew to clean the mess out. The skirts would sometimes get replaced by an improvised set of baskets to carry the crew’s belongings as well as additional provisions required on extended patrols. And that’s exactly what we can see on the model.



The surface of the vehicle had a number of various fittings welded to it to carry extra ammunition, fuel or grenades.



As for the imagery painted on the tank – it was inspired by a real M42 Duster that served during the Vietnam War, which in turn was inspired by one of the most popular American western TV series from the late 1950s and the early 1960s – “Have Gun, Will Travel”. In the series, a lone gunman only named Paladin (played by Richard Boone) traveled the Old West, righting wrongs and helping people in distress. That kind of imagery would naturally sit well with an American vehicle crew – and it did.



We can see the influence of the series on the following elements:

• White knight chess piece imagery on the radar and the hull (in the show, the knight was displayed on Paladin’s business card)
• The name HAVE GUN and WILL TRAVEL on the frontal hull
• The name PALADIN next to the driver’s hatch

All these are painted with some improvised white paint as the crews would use anything they could get their hands on. Here it’s worth noting that naming the skin “Paladin” might have been a logical choice but we specifically decided not to do that in order to not confuse it with the M109A6 Paladin SPG that’s already in the game.



There’s a Texas flag installed on the vehicle as well. During the Vietnam War, all sorts of flags were used on American armor, usually signifying the crew’s home state.



And last but not least, the vehicle bears a full set of unit insignia taken from the real-life Duster that inspired this skin in the first place.

The skin will be obtainable in the near future. We hope that you will like it and, as always:

See you on the battlefield!