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Suggestion: Royal Saudi Arabian Armed Forces (RSAF & RSLF) as a Sub-Tree
Introduction:
As War Thunder continues to expand, introducing new nations and sub-trees enriches the gameplay and brings fresh experiences to the community. While standalone trees require massive homegrown industries, the Sub-Tree system has proven to be the most efficient and historically accurate way to represent nations that rely on multi-national procurement. A prime candidate for this is the Royal Saudi Arabian Armed Forces.
The Precedent – The Greek Sub-Tree in Israel:
Some might argue that a Saudi sub-tree would have a mix of British and American platforms, making its placement debatable. However, Gaijin has already set a clear and successful precedent with this exact scenario: the introduction of the Greek sub-tree within the Israeli tech tree. Israel primarily utilizes American-designed hardware, yet the Greek sub-tree seamlessly integrated French platforms like the Mirage and Rafale. Therefore, placing American-built jets (such as the F-15SA and F-5E) alongside British-developed aircraft (such as the Tornado and Eurofighter Typhoon) within a Saudi sub-tree is entirely consistent with the game’s established design philosophy.
Proposed Content for the Saudi Sub-Tree:
Air Force (RSAF):
Early & Mid Ranks: Westland Wapiti, North American T-6 Texan, F-86F Sabre, Hawker Hunter F.60, and English Electric Lightning F.53.
High Ranks: Northrop F-5E Tiger II, Panavia Tornado IDS/ADV, McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle, the uniquely upgraded F-15SA Advanced Eagle, and the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Ground Forces (RSLF & Air Defense):
Tanks: AMX-13, M41 Walker Bulldog, AML-90, M60A1/A3 Patton, AMX-30SA, and the modern M1A2 Abrams (M1A2S).
Light Vehicles & Support: LAV-25, LAV-AG, and PLZ-45 artillery.
Air Defense (SPAAG/SAM): M163 VADS and mobile missile systems.
Helicopters (RSAF Aviation):
Bell 206, OH-58 Kiowa, and the formidable AH-64D Apache.
Conclusion:
Adding the Saudi Armed Forces as a sub-tree (ideally under the British tech tree, given their deep historical and aviation ties) would bring incredible high-tier variety, bridge historical gaps, and fulfill the desires of a massive player base in the Middle East.
A Special Note of Appreciation:
To the developers at Gaijin Entertainment: Thank you for your continuous hard work, dedication, and passion in making War Thunder the greatest vehicular combat game in the world. As a passionate, long-time fan who has spent countless hours enjoying this masterpiece, I truly appreciate the effort you put into every update, listening to the community, and expanding the horizons of the game. We hope to see the skies and fields of the Kingdom represented in the game we love so much. Thank you!
