- For PC
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- 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
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)
Nice another new vehicle that i cant have
Why a post-war vehicle reward in a WW2 game mode ? Why this new game mode is already a rat race ? Why adding a such useful vehicle in a fucking tournament when France lacks of vehicles ? It doesn't even makes sense, i really hope there will be another way to earn it int the future.
yes, pay 1500 gaijin coins at market
When will you fix kill and assist award system? It is not working correctly since moths by now.
especially for SB
Another tank that should just be added for France for all but guess not, another wasted opportunity. Please make it where more then just clans can get stuff.
this has to be a joke right ? 500 first players and 20 first squad ? for more then 90000 players ?
It's flying too close to the Event Horizon.
First thought on seeing the image: "Oh wow, this looks amazing! Another French tank? Looks like a premium" Reading the beginning of the text: "Holy shit, pike nose? 120mm with an autoloader for 18 shells? Crazy, this will be a riot! Prototype, too, so definitly a premium" Upon further reading: "Ah, nevermind, I guess. Tournament reward. I'd rather saw my own legs off."
Great, another tournament to get prizes that will probably only be rewarded to X-number of players. I've seen French players vocal enough that they barely have enough tanks as is at top tier, but apparently that doesn't mean much. It is kinda sad when 90% of the time I play the game is to do events to get vehicles and it makes me dislike the game more and more each time. Welp, I don't like French tanks so I'm not that invested, but I'm sure there will be something I am particularly upset about.
Also, great way to start World War mode up. By putting off even more people when most of them were already hyper-critical of the gamemode to begin with.
Pumba70, Yeah, puts a large stain on it, now doesn't it.
Hej Gaijin do you gather Feedback? I was HYPED 100% for WWM until I saw this devblog. I love French tanks you know? And I really love to have them all in my hangar but thanks to you NOW I CAN"T! I would EVEN BUY IT if you made it a premium!!! BUT NOOOO!! LIMITED!! WHY!? Why!? Why!? Why can't you just add it to tree... Or make it premium.. Or just give us a chance to buy it. I'm not counting stupid market with 400$ costs... Seriously DISSAPOINTED!!!
They do this all the time. So many event vehicles that should be in the regular tree... It pisses me off more than anything else that they do.
I hate you gaijin
Did your translator quit? :(
No, he started to drink heavily after reading this article.
Australian_Bias, he was sent to "Ghoulagh" TM instead of GULAG for writing "mouse" instead of MAUS
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