Just in case anyone bought the EC-665 Tigre HAD-E and F-16A Block 10 Netz pre-order, the pre-order decal bonus could be used historically.
Coat of Arms of the Attack Helicopter Battalion (BHELA I)
EC-665 Tigre HAD-E (semi-historical, as IRL it used the low-vis variant)
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l Batallón de Helicópteros de Ataque I (BHELA I). Foto: Ri… | Flickr
l Batallón de Helicópteros de Ataque I (BHELA I). Foto: Ri… | Flickr
Emblem of the 140 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force
F-16A/B Netz
“Auge” (“Eye”) - German Jagdgeschwader 51
Used only on Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 “white 7”
“Wojtek” - Polish 22nd Artillery Supply Company Group
Used only on FWD HAR-1 cargo truck
Japanese 248th Sentai tail marking
Ki-43-II Otsu
“Dropped as a baby” text - American 1st Armored Division
Used only on M1 Abrams
Taiwanese Armored Artillery Regiment
M10 Self-Propelled Howitzer (105mm) (isn’t in the game)
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“L’invulnérable”, on a Hotchkiss H.39
The text in-game mention a H.35, but the tank in the picture is a different tank (look at the optics).
However, it isn’t in the game; the H.39 you can find in the game has a longer gun (the SA 38 L/33).
The tank on the picture has a SA 18 L/21 gun, just like the H.35 in-game.
In fact, the Chinese decal is incorrect. For more details, please refer to the bug report I submitted.
In the game, there are currently many different decal and decoration styles used by players. (Everyone has their own style they like.)For example:
Decals:
(No decals)
This is the majority. These players may feel decals are useless or are just playing casually.
(Casual group)
They simply use whatever decals they own.
(Patriots)
For example, applying their country’s flag to vehicles, even if that vehicle never had a flag in real history.
China is a bit special here because there is a decal called “Chinese People’s Volunteer Air Force.” Some players position the decal so that only the characters “中國” (“China”) appear.
(Funny eyes and mouth)
Based on my experience, this is the second most common style.
(Historical group)
They try to restore real-life paint schemes as accurately as possible. Very rare so far.
(Vehicle marking issues)
Common problems include incorrect positioning, decals that are too large or too small.
(World of Tanks group)
They use markings that resemble those from World of Tanks default vehicles.
(Flame decals)
Vehicles decorated with flame-themed decals.
(Rainbow color group)
They cover the vehicle in large, colorful style decals.
(Streamer and channel decals)
Using decals related to YouTube channels, streamers, or in-game events.
(Custom community skins)
These are user-made skins. Only the player using them can see the changes; others see nothing different.
(Spelling with decals)
Players use letter decals to form words or messages.
3D Decorations:
(No decorations)
This is by far the majority of players.
(Casual group)
They place whatever decorations they have. This is probably the second most common.
(Eye-catching decorations)
They use strange or special-effect decorations and fictional objects to make their vehicles stand out.
(Historical decoration group)
They try to place objects based on historical references, either where they might have been placed or whether they could have existed in that time period. I have almost never seen this.
(Guns only)
These players only place firearm decorations on their vehicles.
(Jerry can ERA)
They cover the vehicle with WWII-era U.S. jerry cans. Some treat them as if they were ERA (explosive reactive armor).
Emblem of the 195th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade of the 81th Army, PLAGF.
In reality, this troop has operated various armoured vehicles, including ZTZ-59-II and ZTZ-96A tanks. It is one of the OPFOR troops in PLA.
This decal was available during the period between Sept.30th, 2020 and Oct.26th, 2020.New authentic decals (till 26th October)
Emblem of the 4th guards ‘Kantemirovskaya’ tank division of the Russian Armed Forces.
In reality this troop operates several armoured vehicles, especially models of the T-80U tank.
'"Warsaw Siren" of Polish 1st Warsaw Armoured Brigade
Leopard 2PL
Also Leopard but with version of decal resembling uniform patch (with black shield backboard)
2S1 Goździk (Carnation)
PT-91 Twardy (Tough). Isn’t in the game but this is just modified soviet T-72M1
KTO Rosomak (Wolverine). Isn’t in the game.
German Tauch Panzer Abteilung B (Submersible Tank Battalion B)
Panzer IV Ausf. E
Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps
T-34/85
Taiwanese 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
General Dynamics RF-16A Fighting Falcon (low visibility version on motor air inlet)
Italian 237º Squadriglia 96º Gruppo Autonomo Bombardieri a Tuffo (276th Squadron; 96th Autonomous Dive Bombing Group)
Junkers Ju 87 “Stuka”
American 25th Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron
Patrol Torpedo Motor Boat Elco 80’ (isn’t in the game)
French 2e division blindée (2nd Armoured Division)
One of the most famous French tank divisions of IIWW has 2 variations of its emblem. Both are in the game but this one with heraldic shield, wavy lines and blue-yellow colours was used only for enamel pins or commemorative badges so i am afraid it’s useless for tanks. France as a battle marking was using round version. The most similar round form to this one with visible wavy lines and same colours is on that Sherman M4A2.
I will put some another examples of the most common unit round decal form without wavy lines and blue-white paint instead of yellow.
M10 Wolverine
Sherman M4A2(75)
Sherman M4A3
Sherman M4A3(105)
M3/M5 Stuart
M7 Priest (isn’t in the game)
M3 Half-Track
Leclerc
AMX AuF1
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