TAM 2CA2 for Israel
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While I don’t even play the soviet tree, I think it’s weird how there aren’t any TT mid-production KV-1’s. It skips from the earliest KV-1 to a later re-armed model, meaning the most definitive and common iterations of the KV-1 are entirely absent.
KV-1 (Model 1940)
Despite having 3 different T-34’s at 4.0, there is currently no conventional heavy tank at the same BR to compliment them. The KV-1 Model 1940 could fill this niche.
The KV-1 (1940) is much closer to the “definitive” KV-1 that most people would think of when the vehicle is mentioned, which makes its absence slightly odd. It’s not really much different from the current KV-1 (L-11) in stats, but it would get access to a BR-350B APHEBC (and D-350A Smoke), making it more competitive. This would emulate the ammunition progression already seen between the T-34 (1940) and T-34 (1941).
It would functionally be a KV-1E without the applique, as that’s exactly what it is. The KV-1E’s were based off this production model. This means the addition of the Model 1940 would provide Gajin a template for updating the model of the KV-1E’s, without needing to completely remodel them from the ground up.
Some examples that didn’t receive the ekranami modification were upgrade at a later point, introducing the front hull applique or ZIS-5 gun, both of which could be options if Gajin wants to go that route. These could be reserved for squadron vehicles.
KV-1 (Model 1941)
KV-1S at 4.3 isn’t necessarily a proper, conventional heavy tank. The KV-1 Model 1941 could be foldered with it to provide more consistent gameplay to prior vehicles for those who prefer it. This is literally just the current KV-1 (ZIS-5) but with the shorter F-32 gun of the KV-1E. It should get a further expanded ammunition variety, with access to BR-354P APCR and BP-353A HEAT.
Since its essentially the same as the KV-1 ZIS-5, apart from the gun, a newly added Model 1941 can be used as the template for Gajin to update the visual model of the KV-1 ZIS-5.
There is one photographed instance of a Model 1941 with ekranami-style applique welded onto the already reinforced turret, which should provide a cumulative 120 mm of armor. Could be a modification to further distinguish it from other KV-1 variants.
I would also like to see the T-34 (S-54) added around 4.3-4.7, likely foldered with the T-34-57. The S-54 makes more sense as a transitionary gun between the earlier 76 mm guns and later 85 mm guns than the 57 mm gun currently does.
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I see the bits but no bobs
Why Israel?
The 2CA2 modification was done by Elbit. Argentina also has strong military ties to Israel for the longest time
T-72A3 lol
Chasing Ghosts from Orkney to Ohio…
Spitfire HF.VII, a limited edition model of a limited edition model.
HF span, C wing armament, Merlin 71…the same Fire, but different.
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The first Cannoneers - Spitfire Mk.I(CG) & Mk.I(CMG)
23 Mk.I’s were modified to (CG) with new wings housing 2x 20mm Hispanos. A further 7 were built as (CMG) with 2x 20mm & 4x 303mgs, with the earlier planes being upgraded to the same standard.
Mk.I(CG) sn L1007
Mk.I(CMG) / Mk.IB
The aircraft received minor modifications throughout their life spans with improved cannon mounts and other details, and officially became Mk.IB’s. The lucky survivors eventually got converted to Mk.VB’s. In game the early (CG) would be the most unique.
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Such a gentlemen
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So instead of taking my T-72A to 11.3 I can now take my at-62A OBR.2026 into 11.3-12.0?
UDES XX-20 from a different angle
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Fast and Furious Fotography
Supermarine Type 367 - Spitfire PR.XIII
28 early Mk.I & V rebuilt as specialist low level PR birds. Merlin 32, 4x 303mgs, and armoured windscreens give them a fighting chance if intercepted over their Normandy hunting grounds.
Afaik the only known pics of operational XIIIs.
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Some Russian Empire examples
Sopwith Triplane
SPAD S.VII
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Yeah i know! there’s fun for everyone, to shoot and to get shot at xd
Also all these tanks (exept the A10) still pretty fast, despite being bigger and having more crew than the A13 cruisers, but the A10 has more crew and more armor, at the cost of some speed.
Doesn’t look like Empire plane, these stars are probably from communists.
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They are, it was originally used by the Russian Empire, couldn’t find any good photos of it.
A single unit was sent to Russia in April/May 1917 for testing and evaluation but never saw service with them.
It was then captured by Bolshevik forces during the October Revolution and supposedly used in combat against the Tsar forces but there aren’t any record of it.
N.5486 is one of two surviving Triplanes left in the world. It’s on display at the Central Air Force museum in Russia.
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Not surprised about combat records dating that far back.