The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. While playing this particular tank, and other tds like it, try to stay behind the rest of your team and lay down supporting fire form a sniping position. The tankdestroyer force was the armys response to the wild successes of german armor in poland and france in 1939 and 1940. Tank destroyers also known as tds for short are specialized armored fighting vehicles designed specifically for destroying heavily armored tanks. The main ap shell for each new vehicle features high penetration and devastating damage. It was powered by a water cooled, 375 hp, gmc 6046 twin diesel 671 engine with a 620liter carrying capacity for fuel. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. The tank destroyer with the hago hull will technically have 30mm of back armor cause the frontal armor will also act as a back armor. This entry was posted in general advice, tank destroyers, world of tanks and tagged arl v39, camouflage net, coated optics, enhanced gun laying drive, gun rammer, s35 ca, su100, t67, tank destroyers, tool box, ventilation on 07112015 by newbiechief.
First i was going to put this tank at tier iv, but its so weak that itd be better fit at tier 2. It is a tier 9 or 10, or 8, the type 5 ho ri i based on type 5 chi ri chassis. Its probably the only tank that depends purely on mm, probably the best tank to bully t6s but absolutely worthless in t8 games. World of tanks supertest japanese tank destroyers its breaking news. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. One of the three hammiest announcers in the game, tied with france and china. In this next update we will see new tanks in the tech tree. While playing this particular tank, and other tds like it, try to stay behind the rest of your team and. Japanese tank destroyer hori iii stats in blitz woteu forum. Blast even the biggest baddies with one careful shot. Remember to subscribe to martindogger if you like live watch me suck in sheridan update 6. Japanese tank was introduced in world of tanks update version 8. Japanese tank destroyer posted in japanese vehicles. It was better than the sherman and there were several projects, including a chiri ii, if i understand it correctly various armament variants were proposed too, including a beltfed 75mm and an indigenous 88mm gun.
A tank destroyer branch has been mentioned by wg, which is possibly going to be released in 2020. The transmission was a 5 speed forward and 1 speed backward type while. World of tanks will eventually feature hundreds of soviet, german, american, french, british, japanese and europe mix tanks. They can puncture the biggest tanks, but dont always take shots well. However in world of tanks blitz there is a japanese tank destroyer line. By concentrating fire near the front of the german tanks, they could hit that soft spot.
Is it this particular line that sucks especially hard or is this just how tds are. A thin point in the tanks armor, it got through and started a fire. A handful of tank destroyer battalions saw action halfway around the world against the japanese. Today, on wotblitz reddit a redditor published a picture with a first japanese tank destroyer. The new researchable branch includes tds from tier vii to x. The central branch will be the clearest and simplestthis will be the branch of heavy tanks. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii. Churchill crocodile, covenanter, cromwell tanks, crusader iii, harry hopkins viii, humber armored car, m3 lee, matilda ii, matilda scorpion, tetrarch. In many ways world war 2 was an extension of the fighting of world war 1 and involved many of the same global participants with a few allies realigned. The mk iv was purchased in october 1918 while the whippets and renaults were. Last post last poster topic title topic starter topic started attachments replies views. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 1939 1945 in the military factory. Tank destroyers while tank destroyers can perform similarly to light tanks, their extremely powerful guns make them valuable to a team.
While we are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of the japanese there is some more great news. I know that japan did not place the same priorities on their armored infantry as they did their navy, but there were still some japanese armored vehicles that i feel woul be a worthy addition to the japanese tech tree that we presently have. Essentially, the horu was a japanese attempt at making a hezter. We know that japanese tank destroyers are on the horizon, however, a second tank destroyer line is possible because of the fact japan can.
Wonder if we are getting japanese tank destroyers this year, or are they going to. Tank destroyers, as the name indicates, are primarily used for rapid destroying of armored targets. Fight in 7vs7 team battles alone or with friends, research and upgrade armored vehicles, experiment with different tactics and win. Japanese tank destroyer branch proposal world of tanks.
The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the. The m10 tank destroyer, m10 wolverine, or m10 gun motor carriage was a tank destroyer that was used by the united states during world war ii. Armor testweak spots of british tank destroyers videos. Im at tier v now and it doesnt seem to get any better. One of the quotes for the announcer when destroying an enemy tank sounds like nice shot. Archer is the first in the new line of british tank destroyers. Three tank destroyer battalions deployed to the pacific theater were equipped with the m18, with one, the 637th, earning the presidential unit citation for its role in clearing fort mckinleys emplaced guns during fierce fighting for manila at the. Control entire regions of a battlefield through intimidation. Type 5 chiri was the most advanced japanese medium tank, developed by the end of the war for defending japan from the invasion. Marine corps td elements were armed with m3 halftracks and the.
Best world of tanks tank destroyers top ten list thetoptens. This news came from world of tanks blitz, where devs are working on a japanese tank destroyer branch. Japanese tank destroyers, a new type of joystick, and rebalancing. With the onset of winter, prokhorovkas rivers and pond have frozen over. I need one tier x td for an achievement and being a. Japanese td line proposal, part i the armored patrol. They are represented by a green or red inverted triangle on the minimap and over their respective target marker. Historically there were 3 variants, the ho ni 1, 2 and 3. Japanese tank destroyer japanese vehicles world of tanks. Their frontal armor is relatively thick and their sloped design gives them good chances to bounce frontal shots. Because the sides and rear are often exposed when attacking, this places tank destroyers at a disadvantage when attacking. The third tier is occupied by the m3g ft that takes the advantages of its predecessor to a new level.
Jul 09, 2014 39 thoughts on japanese tank destroyers part ii fuzzie on july 9, 2014 at 1. In addition, the technology has been improved balance as a consequence of changes in the characteristics of some tanks. These models included one british heavy mk iv and six medium mark a whippets, along with thirteen french renault fts later designated kogata sensha or type a tank. Hidden village, pearl river, and province are no longer available in random battles. After its visual update and the relocation of lowtier tanks, it will be easier for everyone to navigate and calculate their optimal research path. Their guns were not powerful, but they were accurate up to over a mile and a half. Dec 11, 20 while we are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of the japanese there is some more great news. From april 10 through april 16, the vehicles in world of tanks blitz will break free of the earths gravity and explore new horizons in space. The tank destroyer tallies the burning husks of its enemies. Japanese tank destroyers will come soon to world of tanks blitz. All the materials we receive are digitized and available to read online or download. Tank destroyers types of tanks world of tanks game guide.
Tier 3 ho ni 1 this was a japanese project to convert chi has into tank destroyers in 1941. The top guns of the japanese tank destroyers can fire two types of ap shells. Army td units were armed with towed 37mm guns, m10s and m18s, while the u. Archer british tank destroyers world of tanks game guide. The sides and rear are generally more vulnerable compared to tanks. The chinese tank destroyers are coming soon, and here are some suggestions what the tech tree branch. The japanese did nothing by halves, resulting in large scale blueprints and physical vehicles. Surprisingly, there are enough real and blueprint designs that a line could be designed for japanese tank destroyers. Ii and the tier x new japanese tank destroyer the hori. This is part 1 of the japanese tank destroyer series, dealing with the origins of tank destroyer development and the first results. Aug 16 2019 i wish i had bought the skorp g much sooner. Learn about them now and prepare to research a new tier x vehicle. This one used the 75mm type 90 field gun mounted in an open casemate with only side and frontal armor. Here is some research and designs that would support a proposed japanese tank destroyer branch.
And when the four new tank destroyers enter the battle, no one will survive their onslaught. However, in this case, we have to remember one important thing. Japanese tank destroyer branch proposal posted in japanese tanks. Hayate could always be buffed post release, although it might take a while for that to happen as evidenced by wotb premium tanks that have been buffed over the years. Type 2 ho i, type 2 kami, type 3 chinu, type 3 kachi, type 4 kenu2, type 89 chiro, type 95 hago, type 97 te ke, hok, honi search our website american. My first recommendation would be the type 1 honi i tank destroyer which were developed as a. Thanks to superior visibility, this tank destroyer is meant to hunt down rival tanks from cover. For the ground war, it was the tank that continued to take center stage and this instrument of warfare was heavily refined by the time the fighting started. Before we look into the beginnings of the pretty meager collection of japanese tank destroyers, we need to first understand how tank destroyers came about. Here you can find how world of tanks has evolved over time, with a quick overview of each update. These wellequipped machines are meant to take out enemy armor from long distances completely unseen. The machine is a great choice for those whove just begun their journey in world of tanks, providing wellpaced, smooth gameplay. From there, there will be transitions to medium tanks and tank destroyers.
World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles. Coordinate with allies to lure enemy tanks into your firing zone. Near the end of world war i, the japanese showed an interest in armored warfare and tanks and obtained a variety of models from foreign sources. We dedicate the site to the men that served in the u. Wot blitz japanese tank destroyers the armored patrol. Many tank destroyers, and particularly the stug iii have a great camo rating, which means that if you play carefully the enemy team will have great difficulty spotting you. Even if they have very thick front armor, these vehicles should fight at long distance, because at the short distance they can be easily flanked and. Japanese td line proposal, part i june 10, 2017 sebastianul hello everyone, today i would like to propose a new line containing the japanese tank destroyers, as it would be a potentially unique especially in high tiers and also more or less historically accurate line, especially compared to the japanese heavies. It is probably the most interesting of tanks added in the latest patch.
Im not used to playing tank destroyers at all and tbh this has to be the least fun ive had in wot so far. As the game evolved, some soviet tanks grew underwhelming, while the lines expansion messed with the progression at higher tiers. At what price is the 155 worth buying on the black market. You start the game with very basic tank designs barely worthy of the name and proceed to work your way up the tech trees. World of tanks tank destroyers ussr at1 ii su76i ii su76i iii su76m iv su85b iv su85 v su85i v su100 vi su100y vi 100 vi 85 vi isu122s vii su100m1 vii su12244 vii su152 vii 122 vii isu viii isu152 viii kv4 ktts viii su101 viii supm viii t103 viii 152 viii object 263 ix object 704 ix su122. Tank destroyers world of tanks official forum page 2. It is our hope that this project may bring together the families of these men to celebrate. Japan is known for pretty much their heavy tanks in wot besides having a medium tank line.
Jun 10, 2017 japanese td line proposal, part i june 10, 2017 sebastianul hello everyone, today i would like to propose a new line containing the japanese tank destroyers, as it would be a potentially unique especially in high tiers and also more or less historically accurate line, especially compared to the japanese heavies. Destroyers coming soon wot blitz 2019 and never miss an update. The japanese did nothing by halves, resulting in large scale blueprints and physical vehicles with. The m10 had a crew of five and a top speed of about 48.
The four tds, tier vii to tier x, feature decent dynamics and impressive guns. Apr 23, 2018 japan is known for pretty much their heavy tanks in wot besides having a medium tank line. A new branch has been added with japanese superheavy tanks, with the type 5 heavy at the top. In my opinion the heavy tank line is broken and shouldnt be in the game, this line however the japanese. Hes greatest advantage is the cannon, the same as the one found in sherman firefly and few other british vehicles. Tank against tank operations did not occur until the americans reached the luzon plain, where the lightly armored and armed japanese tanks proved no match for u. Tomorrow comes the new update world of tanks blitz 1.
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