War Thunder [Development] Arsenal VB.10-02: Professional Striker

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[Development] Arsenal VB.10-02: Professional Striker Posted: 12 Dec 2017 06:25 AM PST Initial testing of Arsenal's first VB.10 prototype showed promising results but room for improvement--so the team at Arsenal made major improvements that resulted in the much more powerful VB.10-02. Although the prolonged development time for the aircraft prevented it from ever seeing active use, both VB.10s will become part of France's aviation tree in War Thunder update 1.73, "Vive la France". In War Thunder, the VB.10-02 is a fighter in the French aviation research tree at Rank IV. Like its real-world counterpart, it transitions the player from piston engine machines into the jet era. The VB.10-02 is a deceptive plane; it looks lighter and more lightly armed than it is. It is also one of the stranger looking aircraft in the game (in some ways resembling the American Bell P-63 Kingcobra), but still a deadly, capable fighter. At Rank IV, the VB.10-02 is one of the most destructive and heavily armed fighters you can pilot, armed with four 20mm cannons alongside six .50 caliber heavy machine guns. Even a short burst from such a fearsome array of weapons is enough to severely cripple or destroy any aircraft the VB.10 is likely to meet in battle. Such destructive potential still brings drawbacks, however. Like most heavy fighters, the aircraft's enormous size and weight of the on board weaponry and dual engines make it slower and less maneuverable than other aircraft. For a heavy fighter, the handling and top speed of the VB.10-02 is adequate, but it will not fare well against fast, maneuverable single-engine fighters. VB.10-02 pilots should avoid being dragged into dogfights with such aircraft. If you've played heavy fighters in the past, then you know that getting involved in prolonged turning engagements and extended dogfights with lighter, faster, and more maneuverable foes is a bad idea. Instead, use the VB.10-02 to go after bombers and slower fighters. Not even the strongest airframes found on those types of aircraft can take the punishment and firepower the VB.10-02 delivers. Use high altitude and diving attacks to bring down your enemies, then regain position for the next attack. Have you flown out the VB.10-02 yourself or faced it in battle? Share your experiences with us in the comments section—we are keen to hear your stories! Until next time! For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums![forum.warthunder.com]

[Development] M4A4 (SA50) - The Desert Warrior Posted: 11 Dec 2017 11:04 PM PST The M4A4 (SA50), also known as the M-50 Super Sherman, is a modified Israeli version of the well-known and widely used American Sherman tank. This unique Sherman modification comes to War Thunder as part of the French ground forces research tree coming with War Thunder update 1.75! In War Thunder, the M4A4 Sherman, equipped with the 75mm SA-50 cannon, will offer a different experience from the well-known Sherman formula that many players are familiar with. Israeli engineers made only minor changes to the initial design of the Sherman, and the hull, suspension, tracks, engine and transmission remained the same.The most significant change was made to the primary armament and turret, which the Israeli engineers modified by adding a new gun mantlet and counter weight on the back of the turret to house radio equipment and balance the long-barreled 75mm cannon. The M4A4 SA50 rolls into War Thunder as a mid-rank, medium tank in the new French ground forces research tree in the upcoming War Thunder 1.75 update. Stay tuned and watch for more news about the latest developments coming in War Thunder's next major update! For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums![forum.warthunder.com]

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