War Thunder [Development] AMX-13 SS.11

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[Development] AMX-13 SS.11 Posted: 02 Dec 2017 01:45 PM PST The AMX-13 SS.11 is a modernized version of the well-known AMX-13 light tank developed in the late 1940s. This Cold War version of the tank was retrofitted with ATGMs to complement its 75mm cannon, in an effort to boost the vehicle's effectiveness against hostile armour. Be on the lookout for this small, but very deadly French predator, coming soon with War Thunder's update 1.75 "La Résistance"! Initial development of the AMX-13 began after WW2 ended. In 1946, the French army needed a new fighting vehicle to support paratrooper units. This new vehicle needed to be fast and lightweight with a maximum weight of 13 tons.The contract was awarded to the state-owned Atelier de Construction d'Issy-les-Moulineaux (AMX) company, which was located close to Paris. AMX was able to quickly design the new vehicle and build the first prototypes in just 3 years.After successfully blazing through initial trials, AMX started producing the AMX-13 in the early 1950s. Production continued well into the 1980s as the aging AMX-13 was continually modernized, modified, and upgraded.The AMX-13 SS.11 is a modernized version of the AMX-13 developed during the Cold War. By 1962, the AMX-13's standard 75mm cannon had become less effective against the armour of contemporary tanks, some of which had begun using composite armour. Use the AMX-13's speed and maneuverability to strike hard, fast, and avoid enemy fire. With a maximum top speed of 65 km/h and relatively low ground pressure, the AMX-13 SS.11 can take advantageous positions faster than other vehicles, which makes it a great ambush predator. For more information on this vehicle, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums![forum.warthunder.com]

[Event] CTF: Classic Mode Posted: 02 Dec 2017 01:40 PM PST [Event] CTF: Classic Mode! From now to December 4th 07:00 GMT Capture and defend, one doesn't work without the other here. Try and bring the enemy flag back to your base, while not forgetting to protect your own from your opponents. That's how it works. The event is available for vehicles of rank 3 Vehicles of BRs 4.7-6.7 are available to play in the event. Your line-up will be balanced according to the vehicle with max BR. A player who captures a flag can be seen by both sides on the minimap and is marked by a flashing marker. If the flag bearer's vehicle is destroyed, the flag remains on the spot where he was destroyed. A player may retrieve the enemy flag when dropped, a dropped friendly flag will return to its start position when touched by a friendly player. Allied point is marked with blue rhombus and enemy with red. If the rhombus is empty - there's no flag there. If there's a circle inside it then the flag is within the point 7 respawns are available.