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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
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- 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
Today we’re introducing the VLT-2, a French torpedo boat built and used only in small numbers following the liberation of France at the end of WWII. This boat is arriving as part of the Seek & Destroy major update, becoming the first vessel available in the new French Coastal fleet tree!
VLT-2: A Premium Torpedo Boat for France at Rank IV
Features:
- Excellent mobility!
- Potent arsenal.
- Premium bonuses.
- VLT-2 (Rank IV, France)
- 1000 Golden Eagles
- Premium account for 15 days
- Pre-order bonus: unique “People’s Avenger” title
- Pre-order bonus: unique “Free France” flag
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During the occupation of France in the 1940s, French shipyards still had a number of vessels in construction. Part of these were a set of ten boats, which the Germans began converting into mine clearing vessels and rescue boats for the Luftwaffe. Shortly after the liberation, most of these projects were canceled. However, two of the vessels were converted into torpedo boats, being designated VLT-1 and VLT-2. These vessels underwent extensive evaluation in the postwar period, but the Navy ended up not pursuing building more units. In the end, VLT-2 ended up being dismantled in 1949 while the VLT-1 served as a basis for a new series of MTBs.
Meet the VLT-2!
The VLT-2 will be the first French Coastal fleet vessel to arrive as part of the Seek & Destroy major update. Sporting excellent firepower and mobility, the VLT-2 will not only be a fantastic addition to any mid-tier lineup, but will also allow you to get a head start at researching the new French Coastal fleet research tree in the future closed beta testing!
Although the VLT-2 didn’t have the chance to show off its capabilities in real combat, it will have ample opportunity to make up for this on the high seas of War Thunder naval battles. This French boat boasts impressive mobility figures with her top speed exceeding 40 knots. It features a common weapon layout for vessels of its time period, being fitted with a pair of 40 mm Bofors and 20 mm Oerlikon cannons.
More importantly however, the VLT-2 also sports a pair of 550 mm torpedo launchers, giving it the chance to sink opponents much bigger than itself with a well aimed salvo. Furthermore, being powered by aircraft engines, the VLT-2 can reach impressive top speeds and make sharp turns. As a result, the vessel can make perfect tactical use of more confined naval battlegrounds to surprise its opponents during an engagement.
That’s it for today! The VLT-2 will be the first French Coastal fleet vessel available in War Thunder, coming as part of the Seek & Destroy major update. In a future major update later this year, you’ll be able to gain Early Access to researching the rest of the Coastal fleet tree if you purchase this special pack.
Comments (10)
Comments will be premoderatedCool no idea why its 3.7 on dev so far when every twin wooden ww2 bofors motor torpedo boat is lower br some offering even better torpedo and secondary armaments and similar mobility. Only PT-811 is 3.7 but it gets steel hull in return. Calling the armament potent at 3.7 when PT-812 at 3.3 offers better torpedo power and twice the 20mms isn't right and it is even faster than it. I hope dev br gets revised based on what very similar boats are already in game.
A niche French boat used in limited numbers, works pretty well as a premium compared to some more iconic patrol vessels. Only sad that the free french flag is a limited edition only for this pre-order.
Finally, French coastal fleet! Hopefully we'll get to see our favorite Sherman barge (FMR L-990) sometime soon!
Nice to finally see the french costal fleet
That was unexpected
It's a splendid sight although a rather late addition of which should've been added sooner tbh. It's interesting that the french are getting basically two captured vessels this update both of which are after being rebuilt. Hm on one hand I'm happy yet the other hand I do kinda wish there was say a cold war frigate added alongside as the french are still lacking an AA ship armed with HE-VT ammunition unlike what other nations currently get around many BR's.
LtCol-RedFox@psn, I’d love to see there postwar destroyer escorts especially, Extremely beautiful and powerful AA ships, They served long into 1960’s so they even got HE-VT for the twin 57mm guns, Which makes these guns go from decent bofors 57 L60 to HE-VT spammer.
LtCol-RedFox@psn, The VLT were French designs though, not "captured", unless you count their construction being partially supervised by the Germans as "capture". Of course, their input can't be completely dismissed in the end product nor the experience of WWII.
30€ seems a bit steep but depending on what's to come for coastal you might have convinced me. It's great to see that Naval is actively developed and hopefully in the future more people will join in.
the french coastal fleet is REAL. This is amazing work of pace guys.
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