Suggesting the addition of the Swedish prototype tank UDES XX 20 to War Thunder and talking about how it could fit into the Swedish tech tree

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The UDES XX 20 was an experimental Swedish tank concept developed during the UDES program in the 1970s, and it could be a unique addition to the Swedish ground forces tree in War Thunder.

Why the UDES XX 20 would be a great addition

• Unique Swedish design – The UDES XX 20 represents Sweden’s experimental armored vehicle development during the 1970s UDES program and showcases a distinctive Swedish design philosophy focused on mobility and survivability.

• Interesting gameplay mechanics – Its hydropneumatic suspension and low-profile turret would allow for strong hull-down positioning and effective use of terrain, creating gameplay that differs from many existing tanks.

• Adds variety to the Swedish tree – Sweden currently has fewer vehicles compared to larger nations, so adding experimental designs like the UDES XX 20 would expand lineup variety and give players more progression options.

• Fits well at higher tiers – With a modern gun platform and advanced suspension concept, it could fit naturally into higher-tier Swedish ground forces lineups depending on implementation.

• Historical prototype – Even though it was experimental, it was part of a real Swedish armored development program, similar to many prototype vehicles already represented in the game.

• Other nations already have many prototypes and premiums – Countries like the USA, USSR/Russia, and Germany have large numbers of experimental vehicles, event vehicles, and premium tanks, while Sweden has comparatively fewer unique experimental vehicles.

• Would attract more players to the Swedish tech tree – Unique vehicles like this make smaller tech trees more appealing and encourage more players to explore them.

Sources

• Osprey Publishing – “Swedish Armoured Fighting Vehicles 1921–2010” by Carl Schulze
A well-known reference covering Swedish tank development, including the UDES program.

• Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) archives
Documents and reports from the UDES development program in the 1970s.

• Swedish Army Museum / Arsenalen Tank Museum publications
Information on Swedish experimental armored vehicles and prototypes.
• Tank Encyclopedia – UDES XX 20 article

• Försvarets forskningsanstalt (FOA) / Swedish defense research reports on the UDES program**
Technical documentation discussing the experimental tank concepts.

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I smell clanker post

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Crazy concept: someone writes a structured post.

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One of your first sentences is literally

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Damn clanker

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Those AI detector sites aren’t reliable and give different percentages depending on the site. But even if it was AI, that still has nothing to do with the actual suggestion.

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Right… that’s usually how a vehicle suggestion starts—by describing the vehicle.

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I have less of a problem with existing threads being a thing like this (which should be used instead), but please do not spread misinformation when you started with:

“Here is some information and reasoning supporting the possible addition of the UDES XX 20 to War Thunder. The vehicle represents an interesting part of Sweden’s experimental armored vehicle development and could provide unique gameplay compared to existing tanks in the Swedish ground forces tree.”

It is dishonest. Please create a post with your own text next time. Thank you.

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