War Thunder [Vehicle] AMX-50 Foch: Racing Tortoise |
| [Vehicle] AMX-50 Foch: Racing Tortoise Posted: 02 Feb 2018 04:27 PM PST  Today's devblog marks the final installment in our devblog mini-series dedicated to the historical development and in-game performance of the AMX-50 family of tanks in War Thunder. Now that we've covered all the main development stages of the AMX-50, it would only be fitting to finish off the series with the only side-development of the project, namely - the AMX-50 Foch self-propelled gun! Right after the first AMX 50 prototypes were built, years before the Surbaissé was even drawn up, the idea to mount a 120mm anti-tank cannon on the AMX 50 chassis resulted in a proposal for a new tank destroyer design based on the newly developed chassis. The new tank destroyer would be based off the AMX M4's chassis, but would receive significantly increased armour protection on the front as well as a far more powerful 120mm cannon, compared to the 90 or 100mm cannons the medium tank equivalents were equipped with. In 1950, the first prototype of the new casemate self-propelled gun, called AMX-50 Foch, named after the famous field marshall from The Great War, was built. The prototype was proudly presented to the world during the Paris military parade on 14 July 1950. Although the prototype was conceived as a long range support vehicle that would back up the AMX-50 medium tanks on the field, the entire project would soon be abandoned entirely. Once an AMX-50 version armed with a 120mm cannon was being developed, the Foch essentially became redundant. Offering no other distinct advantage over its medium tank counterpart, the project was cancelled soon after. In total, only 2 prototypes of the AMX-50 Foch SPG were built.  The AMX-50 Foch has arrived to War Thunder with update 1.75 "La Résistance" and has set out to find many fans among veteran tankers, especially those who enjoy trying out a refreshing new take on something that has been around for ages. This devblog concludes our mini-series devoted to the AMX-50 and its variants and we are keen to hear what you have to say. What do you think about the AMX-50 project as a whole? Fought with or against the AMX-50 and its variants in War Thunder? Let us know in the comments. Until next time! For more information, read the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums![forum.warthunder.com]  |
| Posted: 02 Feb 2018 04:03 PM PST  Last time, we discussed how the AMX-50 design matured to a virtually finished state, but failed to enter series production due to missing funds and lacking demand in Europe. However, as a conflict with the Soviet Union becoming more and more likely, the AMX-50 project received a breath of fresh air after its development was restarted in order to upgrade the design to the latest standards, capable of combating the next generation of Soviet tanks. In summer 1951, work on an AMX-50 version armed with a powerful 120mm cannon began with an order for 10 pre-production vehicles to be built by the DEFA (France's weapons design bureau). The purpose of the vehicle was to provide the armies of the western allies with an alternative to the new American M103 and British Conqueror heavy tanks. The aim was to create a tank with equal firepower to that of the American and British counterpart, but at the same time provide it on a cheaper, lighter and more mobile platform. Most importantly for the new vehicle however, was the ability to effectively combat new Soviet heavily armoured tanks, such as the IS-3 and T-10. This would be ensured by the installation of the American 120mm T53 cannon. To fit the new cannon and its accompanied autoloader onto the AMX-50 chassis, a new oscillating turret was installed. It was much larger, higher in profile and heavier than the previous one. Armour on the hull was also increased to 90mm, leading to the vehicle's weight being increased to 59.2 tonnes. In 1955, the new AMX-50 Surblindé (uparmoured) received a lower turret and a different hull, resembling that of the IS-3, in hopes of increasing protection. Instead, the weight was further increased to 64 tonnes, which subsequently raised mechanical issues caused by insufficient engine power and weak suspension during testing.  Though the Surbaissé concludes the main development timeline of the AMX 50 series of fighting vehicles, one more legendary vehicle, which was a side development of the AMX 50, remains to be covered. However, this story we will leave for next time. Until then, tankers! For more information, read the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums.[forum.warthunder.com]  |
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