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- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Memory: 8 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
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- 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
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
A heavy, powerful tank with an 18-round automatic loader and a 120-mm cannon, the AMX-50 Surblindé is the main prize of the upcoming World War season "Recon under Fire".
The history of development of the French AMX-50 series tanks is a desperate attempt to find a compromise between the weight of the tank, the height of the chassis, the size of the turret and the combat potential of the gun with an automatic loader. The closest thing to such a compromise was already known to our players in the AMX 50 Surbaissé. But our hero today is a clear departure from the idea of reducing the weight and height of the tank in the direction of increasing its armour and firepower. AMX-50 Surblindé means "additionally armoured" - the tank has a developed protection at the front of the hull, the so-called "pike nose", as in the Soviet IS-3. Tracks from the "King Tiger" have been further expanded to 900 mm to withstand the heaviest mass in the series - 70 tons. The high chassis is complemented by a giant swinging turret with a long 120 mm cannon and an automatic loader for 18 shells. The tank reaches a height of 3.5 metres from the ground to the roof of the commander's cupola. As it is easy to guess, by the middle of the 1950s such a monster had no chance to get into series production - the tank remained the only prototype.
AMX-50 Surblindé. Heavy tank, France, rank V.
pros:
- 120 mm cannon + 18 round drum = success!
- Well-protected hull front
- 20 mm anti-aircraft gun
cons:
- High profile
- Small selection of shells
- Weak vertical guidance angles: -6°/+10°
The AMX-50 Surblindé will be the prize in the first season of World War - we will give this tank to the best fighters from squadrons and the most skillful fighters in the overall leaderboard. The tank inspires respect for one kind or tank or another - with "size" almost like the "Mouse" or we see the Soviet "pike nose" or with the familiar tracks of a "King Tiger. Indeed, the tank had received an increased armour at the front of the hull as well as a more massive gun mantlet. Despite the increased weight, the power of the German "Maybach" engine is still enough for this giant to move at a speed of 51 km/h.
In addition to its enhanced protection, the tank is heavily armed with an accurate 120 mm cannon, just like the AMX-50 Foch, and the oscillating turret is equipped with an 18-round drum-type automatic loader, which provides a fire rate of up to 5-6 shots per minute. The tank's turret has only two types of shells armour-piercing shots and HE with a penetration of up to 45 mm. On the one hand, we would like to see more variety, but on the other hand, the AP shots provides a penetration of up to 300 mm, and the high initial velocity in some cases leads to the destruction of the hull on the enemy vehicle. The 20 mm anti-aircraft cannon mounted on the commander's cupola is a pleasant bonus because nothing at rank V has such a weapon.
AMX-50 Surblindé is an excellent tank at rank V, a real colossus among peers. Yes, it is visible from the respawn; yes, it has no fashionable HEAT shells. But it has an awesome cannon, a powerful frontage, a fearsome 18 (eighteen!) shots, “ricochets” and “not penetrated” hits, a 20 mm anti-aircraft gun and an amazing maximum speed for its mass. Battle for the honour of owning it in World War, it will be well worth it!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (274)
Uhm, IDK if a post war prototype tank is the best choice of reward for a Gamemode that revolves arround scenarios of the World War...
Seriously? You take a vehicle that the nation actually needs parade it in front of everyone and then basically say "no sorry you can't have it". This is a really dumb idea. if you want to give away an event vehicle make it comparable to something your paying customers can earn through researching the tech tree or sell it as a premium. Instead this will only be "won" by people that are squaded up or multi accounters. You do realize how many players just lost all interest in this event right?
I'm sorry but this is a really stupid idea. All you just accomplished was to piss off 95% of your player base.
I'm not sure they care. It's the only explanation I can think of for them continually screwing up these events.
I was so so excited to see this coming cause I love the AMX-50 super, one of my favorite tanks in game. then I find out only the top 500 in WW mode can get this. shame on you gaijin, if you want to get players hyped for WW mode don't do this. If you wanted to let people know this was coming don't make it a devblog type post. post it as something else, just not this.
How about not limiting the numbers of event vehicles. Also, why bother getting this, when its going to have a massive repair cost later anyway, since apparently your repair algorithm cant understand that people with rare vehicles are better players on average.
Exactly... I can't drive the E-100 anymore with that ridiculous 30k repair cost
You really have to be stupid Gaijin, there is no other way...
Or too cheeky to care.
I went from hyped for WW mode to depressed and considering uninstalling this game after 5 years playing it...
lol, imagine gaijin actually learning from past mistakes and improving their game to increase player retention and base size. Nah, why would they do that.
Of course not. They'll just continue situation normal until the game dies in 2 or 3 years.
I imagine the repair cost of this vehicle will be quite high, similar to the absurdly high repair costs for the other French vehicles. I'll likely pass on this vehicle.
Same issue as E-100- The People to play this likely know what they are doing, leading to Over-Average stats of the vehicle and subsequent balancing.
aww damn here we go again
My interrest in this vehicle ended at " the AMX-50 Surblindé is the main prize of the upcoming World War season".
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