- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The project for an experimental turretless tank was started for development in Germany in the early 70’s as part of the replacement program for the Leopard 1. The unusual layout of the “casemate” tank type had several advantages: the possibility of installing two cannons at once, increased protection due to low silhouette and enhanced protection in the hull front profile and also increased mobility due to a reduced weight compared to traditional tanks. As part of this innovative project, two vehicles were built under the general name of Versuchsträger (German: experimental platform). The first VT1-1 prototype was placed on a shortened chassis and was equipped with two 105mm rifled cannons with manual loading.
On the second VT1-2, two 120 mm calibre smoothbore cannons were used - the left cannon mounted with an automatic loader mechanism. Both of these prototypes used a number of parts and assemblies from the European “long-term production” experimental KPz-70. Since both vehicles were intended exclusively for the testing and development of new battle tactics, they were made from structural non-armour steel. Tests carried out by several NATO block countries, but they all left the project one by one and in 1985, Germany itself refused further development in favour of developing the Leopard 2 which was created according to a classic tank scheme.
In War Thunder, the twin-gunned VT1-2 will be located as a tank destroyer at rank VI in the German ground forces research tree. It is the first SPG in the game with two cannons, and as the cannons don’t have any conventional traverse - the cannons are rotated using the whole hull via the tracks. The VT1-2 “top” Rheinmetall L44 120 mm cannons are already well known to players. The choice of shells in the VT1-2 is the same as on the Leopard 2A4. From “stock” you will have DM12 HEATFS shell and after research you will be able to use two APFSDS shells with armour-piercing up to 410 mm! Both cannons have stabilizers in the vertical plane but the reload isn’t synchronized due to the left cannon having an automatic mechanism and will be reloaded a bit faster. The vehicle speed is 70 km/h and its relatively low weight allows it to accelerate and turn the hull pretty quickly.
Currently, the VT1-2 is the most mobile ground vehicle in the game. The key to success on the VT1-2 will be the skilled use of its mobility. It would therefore be wiser to first research the modules and crew skills which are responsible for mobility and turning. As was the case with the actual constructed prototype, the in-game version of the VT1-2 has been modeled without the use of armoured steel, so this “casemate” tank is not exactly capable of boasting the amount of protection it has. Both cannons are capable of firing at a distance of about 1,500 meters, so effective shots can be fired at both close and long ranges. Players are also easily able to aim and shoot with each cannon separately by switching between them, which is also effective given the cannon is among the best available in-game. In general, the VT1-2 might be considered one of the more unusual self-propelled artillery guns in the game, with a great potential to become the best in its vehicle class. It is definitely worth spending the time to get it!
Vehicles covered will be available in Operation “Shipyard” which we will discuss later.
The War Thunder Team
Comments (290)
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This thing is Crazy, it had a Fire Control system that was almost fully automated. its intended purpose was to fire on the move, the gunner manouvering to evade enemy fire while the commander scouts for targets. Once a vehicle was spoted the comander would designate it, the computer would take over from that point. Once the driver turned towards the designated target the computer would automaticaly fire when the canon was in the optimal position. this system worked very well in trials
The only reason the vehicle was never adopted into service was the lack of suitable terrain in Germany. a lot of Forests and Urban environments, where the vehicle is next to useles
* Driver would manouver the vehicle not Gunner
How are you supposed to aim the guns on this thing? Steering the hull? What if you need to make precise long range adjustments, it sounds like a total nightmare to play
WHAT DAS FUCK this thing looks like one of those war thunder memers that photoshop those weird ass tank plane things
So two of these were built, but because Gaijin has decided they would be fun, they are added. Two built, wildly different, never saw field use, much less combat. Paper tanks spotted!
They are not paper if they were actually built, captain big brain.
"Both cannons have stabilizers in the vertical plane but the reload isn’t synchronized due to the left cannon having an automatic mechanism and will be reloaded a bit faster." - Source? This contradicts available information, that the VT1-1 was manually loaded on both guns, and the VT1-2 had two autoloaders of six rounds each. Let me guess, source is "Gaijin classified magic paper"?
http://www.whq-forum.de/cms/405.0.html -- "Die Konsequenz war ein turmloses, relativ kompaktes Fahrzeug, mit zwei höhenstabilisierten Kanonen, Ladeautomaten, starker Panzerung gegen Frontalbeschuss und einer nie da gewesenen Motorisierung." TWO CANNONS WITH AUTOLOADERS. Not "two cannons with one autoloader and one made-up nonsense loading."
That maybe true for the second prototype tank. The first one had only one autoloader on the left side. Keep in mind that almost all relevant information are still classified. Also it had 6 second reload, like KPZ-70 *cough*. In addition heavy frontal armor for protection was intended. The pototypes were built only with construction steel.... so in WT it will be a BMP-2 practice target for 3km away ;) If you want it, keep your wallet ready and 2 weeks vacation ^^ Gayjin at its best....
all u that say "please gaijin, make this tank easier to get" are idiots. if it was easier to get than the merkava it would be cheap and every1 would have it. u don't want that, trust me... people cried for the merk spam and than the abul spam. if this was easier to get u'd cry so hard u'd make the sahara desert a jungle.
I have no sympathy whatsoever for the clowns who buy into this. It's your money- waste it however you want. Unfotunately you are are screwing it up for the rest of us who just want to do historical.
"It is definitely worth spending the time to get it" No it will not be. Everyone knows that you are going to force us to grind for WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too long. I am personally 0% excited for all these events because the best events gaijin can provide are grindathons and literal lootboxes.
*flips table*
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