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- 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
Pardon sire, would you mind looking at this wonderful piece of machinery over here?
It is the Vickers A1E1 Independent - an influential multi-turreted interwar tank design built by British engineers.
British tanks played a pivotal role during the end of World War 1 and the British army was searching for new designs to further embrace this new idea of tank warfare. The Vickers A1E1 was build between the two World Wars as a heavy tank concept with multiple turrets. It combined firepower, protection and speed so necessary for the role of a heavy combat vehicle. Only one was ever built, and it was never used in battle - although its “children” were - this tank was often the target of industrial espionage and heavily influenced some of the other tank designs produced by other countries - for example the Neubaufahrzeug or the T-35, both already implemented within our game.
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The A1E1 was powered by an Armstrong Siddeley V12 petrol engine with a maximum of 370 horsepower. It could reach an impressive speed for its time of 20 mph (32 km/h) with its weight slightly exceeding 32 tons. Its maximum armour was 28mm thick and it was operated by an 8 men crew.
The A1E1 was armed with a quick-firing 3-pounder cannon (47mm) in the main turret. The other 4 turrets were equipped with .303 caliber Vickers machine guns while the left hand turret at the rear of the vehicle could be elevated to engage low-flying aircraft.
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The Vickers A1E1 Independent will fit very well amongst other multi-turreted tank designs in the low-tier British premium tech tree. It might not be as nimble as lighter vehicles, or not as armoured as most other protected ones, but it combines little bits into one, big platform able to step into different combat roles.
An 8 men crew and 28mm of armour will allow you to withstand a lot of shots from low-tier vehicles. This is a breakthrough tank, it could be the leader that your team needs - charge your enemies at the front supported by your fellow teammates and take some shots for your brothers in arms.
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The quick firing 3-pounder cannon is a great weapon that can be used against light enemy vehicles. Fast reload and relatively high penetration will force your enemies to search for cover making any attack against you to be done in wolf packs.
If you love unusual designs and often play low-tier, fast-paced matches, you will surely find this vehicle very interesting. It will meet other similar designs and compete in clashes that were never possible in history due to the implementation of more advanced and effective technologies.
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Comments (71)
R2D2 with additional power armour :)))
Tsar wars, the allies strikes back!
why do i see a T-28??
Soviet T-28 was also influenced by this vehicle.
Thulle_, lol i didn't know that
its main weapons is the look....he is so ugly that it will scare any panzer in sight ! nice to see some old fashioned vehicles
They will never expect the surprises this tank has in store for them >:)
What a strange machine.. and, nice touch with the fan for the radiator, props to the designers.
T-35 also has a spinning fan
Snail Mods, I have a question: WHY DOES IT HAVE 201 ROUNDS STOWED IN IT?!? (Yes, I was on the Dev Server testing it.) Other this thing is really interesting.
Because they fitted? No idea m8, but heres an interesting little vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSwd7IcY9KA
weird vehicle
...and original!
i knew it, its actually the new revamped TARDIS !
haha :)
What is the odd little cone hat on the back of the Main turret?
Most probably it's for ventilation of the turret.
Looks fun. Can't wait!
It's beautiful!
hee hee, here borrow my glasses. 8)