Today we have three new premium packs to show you, each containing three vehicles.
These packs offer a versatile selection of ground vehicles, all similar to existing tech tree vehicles but with some interesting cosmetic variations. They don’t intend to represent one single vehicle and are instead more of a collective inspiration drawn from elements of several historical photos. Let’s start!
The Kit Includes:
- M4A3E8 (76) W Sherman (Rank III, USA)
- M18 Hellcat (Rank III, USA)
- Skink (Rank III, USA)
- Premium account for 15 days
- 1000 Golden Eagles
- Pre-order bonus: unique title “Hell on Wheels”
- Pre-order bonus: unique “67th Armor Regiment Insignia” decal
M4A3E8 (76) W Sherman
Headlining the American pack is one of the most versatile tanks of the war, the Sherman 76 Easy Eight! This variant features a camo netting, constructed by weaving fabric through barbed wire. Under this netting is an array of jerry cans and sandbags, both offering a very small amount of extra protection.
M18 Hellcat
One of America’s most capable light vehicles, the Hellcat will be joining the pack! This variant contains some light camo netting and is covered in satchels and canisters, along with an additional light machinegun on the turret. This M18 was inspired by late-war Hellcats, which often carried many storage elements on the exterior. A small sign is also included on the turret, this was attached to an M18 when the tank was delivered to the front, in order to quickly get crews accustomed to this new vehicle.
Skink
Rounding off the lineup is the ever capable Skink wielding four fast-firing 20 mm guns! Complete with additional track armor and wooden planks on the sides, often applied to Shermans. Featuring a totally enclosed turret, the Skink excels in the anti-air role as it can avoid being strafed by the vast majority of aircraft.
The Kit Includes:
- IS-1 (Rank III, USSR)
- T-34-85 (Rank III, USSR)
- Sd.Kfz. 251/21 (Rank III, USSR)
- Premium account for 15 days
- 1000 Golden Eagles
- Pre-order bonus: unique title “Born to win”
- Pre-order bonus: unique “In May 45” decal
T-34-85
Kicking off the USSR pack is the T-34-85, in very unique attire. This T-34 is protected by light anti-HEAT shields salvaged from German tanks. While these field modifications were rare, several examples of T-34s fielding skirt armor from destroyed StuGs and similar tank destroyers could be seen in the latter stages of the war.
IS-1
This IS-1 comes complete with extra track armor on the sides of the turret as well as the lower plate — often a common weak spot. One of the main highlights of this tank is a camo netting fitted on the front of the hull and sides, plus on the gun barrel. There is also a Soviet army helmet ontop of the headlight at the front!
Hanomag
Supporting the lineup is a captured Sd.Kfz 251/21. This trophy vehicle is new to the game, swapping out the standard 15 mm guns with three 20 mm cannons instead. These trade off some velocity and penetration power with significantly higher damage for the HE round to aircraft, making it a fairly special edition for the USSR.
The Kit Includes:
- Sherman VC Firefly (Rank III, Great Britain)
- Avenger (Rank III, Great Britain)
- Crusader AA Mk II (Rank III, Great Britain)
- Premium account for 15 days
- 1000 Golden Eagles
- Pre-order bonus: unique title “Fear Naught”
- Pre-order bonus: unique “Echoes of Overlord” decal
Sherman Firefly
The spearhead of the British lineup is the classic Sherman VC Firefly. This variant features additional track armor, including tracks from the destroyed German tanks, on the hull along with many extra cosmetic elements, complete with two-tone camo netting covering the hull and turret, perfect for concealed sniping and defensive positions. One of the crew members has left his glasses on the gun mantlet, hopefully it wasn’t the gunner!
Avenger
Supporting the Firefly is the versatile Avenger, which also includes a similar type of camo netting. This variant has many additional cosmetic features inspired by several photos of British tanks. And guess what, there’s even a kettle — all the more reason to play this tank!
Crusader AA Mk II
The anti-air vehicle of the group is the Crusader AA Mk.II, very mobile and reactive and fairly well protected from most aircraft as well thanks to its enclosed turret. This variant is also nicely camouflaged and customized, and was inspired by the many Crusader SPAA units operational in Normandy.
That’s all for today, thank you very much for reading! These packs can be pre-ordered starting today from the Gaijin.net store. Stay tuned for even more news, and we’ll see you very soon!
