What to Expect from a Potential Danish-Norwegian Subtree (Ground & Air)

What to Expect from a Potential Danish-Norwegian Subtree (Ground & Air)

As War Thunder continues to expand and embrace minor nations through subtrees—like South Africa for Britain or Hungary for Italy—it’s not far-fetched to imagine a Danish-Norwegian subtree being added, likely under the Swedish (Scandinavian) tech tree.

Here’s a breakdown of what such a subtree might realistically include in terms of air and ground forces:


🇩🇰 Denmark – Air Forces

Gloster Meteor F.8 (Danish)– British jet operated by Denmark, with national markings.
F-100D Super Sabre – Used by Denmark with some local modifications.
F-104G Starfighter & F-16A MLU – Standard NATO jets, used extensively.
SAAB T-17 Supporter– Light trainer aircraft, could serve as a low-tier prop.

🇳🇴 Norway – Air Forces

Republic F-84G Thunderjet– Operated by Norway, typical NATO configuration.
F-86F Sabre– Used post-WWII by Norwegian forces.
F-16A Fighting Falcon– In service with local upgrades.
De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI & Spitfire Mk.IX– Used in the early post-war years.


🇩🇰 Denmark – Ground Forces

Leopard 1A5-DK – Danish variant of the Leopard 1 with unique optics and features.
Centurion Mk.V – Early Cold War tank used by Denmark.
M113G3DK with 20mm autocannon – IFV conversion, good for light support roles.
Few indigenous designs, but some unique local modifications.

🇳🇴 Norway – Ground Forces

CV9030N – Norwegian version of the CV90 IFV with a 30mm cannon.
Leopard 2A4NO / Leopard 2A7NO– Modern MBTs with Norwegian upgrades.
NM135 Stormpanservogn– M113 chassis with a 20mm turret, used as a light support vehicle.
TOW-launchers on light vehicles – Including armored jeeps and M113 platforms.


Summary & Expectations:

A Danish-Norwegian subtree would fit naturally into the Swedish tech tree and could provide strong mid- to high-tier vehicles. Early tiers would likely rely on standard Allied/NATO vehicles (e.g., Shermans, Chaffees, Spitfires, Sabres), but with national camouflages and slight differences.

Key Highlights:

  • Heavy NATO focus with local adaptations.
  • Strong potential in Rank V–VII with modern IFVs and MBTs.
  • Great synergy with existing Swedish vehicles (especially the CV90 series).
  • Fewer native designs, but lots of variety in upgrades and equipment.

Final Thoughts:
A Danish-Norwegian subtree wouldn’t bring many “new” or experimental vehicles, but would offer a unique national flavor to familiar platforms. For players who enjoy NATO gear, Cold War aesthetics, or just want to complete a Scandinavian lineup, this subtree could be a perfect fit.

What do you all think about it? Should we get this, or is it too soon? As a Sweden main, I think the ground lineup is okay, but it still needs more air vehicles.

3 Likes

just for memes the danish could get the OTOMATIC due to it being considered for acquisition in the cold war, but that’s just for memes.

I expect copy paste

ChatGPT isn’t reliable.

But anyway, I know of a couple more ground options:

Denmark:

  • M41 DK-1
    • Danish M41 upgraded with a new engine, thermals, LRF, and stabiliser
  • M113A2 Mk I DK
    • Not sure where “M113G3DK” came from, but this is it. 20mm autocannon on M113 hull
  • Leopard 1 DK
    • Unmodified Leopard 1A3
  • Leopard 1A5 DK
    • Leopard 1A3 upgraded to 1A5 standard
  • Centurion Mk V, 2
    • Centurion Mk. 5 upgunned to the 105mm
  • Centurion Mk V, 2 DK
    • Upgunned Mk. V with LRF
  • M113 ETS
    • M113 with turret capable of being raised 6.5m, with 4x TOW launchers.
  • Leopard 2A5DK
    • Upgraded Leopard 2A4 to 2A5/2A6 standard (has same add-on frontal armour as 2A6EX/Strv 122)
  • Leopard 2A7DK
    • Upgraded 2A5DK to 2A7/2A7V standard

Norway:

  • NM142
    • M113 with TOW launchers
  • NM116
    • Heavily upgraded M24 Chaffee, with new 90mm gun (same as AML-90) and LRF
  • Leopard 2A8 NOR
    • Leopard 2A8, with some Norwegian sub-systems iirc
  • Patria AMV (MCT30)
    • Finnish Patria with Norwegian 30mm turret

And for more Finnish vehicles:

  • Patria AMV HIFACT 120
    • Patria AMV with Italian HITFACT 120mm turret
  • T-72 FINMOD
    • Multiple variants of domestically-upgraded T-72s

Definitely lots more I’m missing

Missing the Mowag Piranha ETS for Denmark (also image of both ETS vehicles) missing the Danish skyranger. Norway changed their order to the 2A8 instead of the 2A7. You’re also missing the F 35 early and the F16AM for Denmark.


DlHe5nn
b186b75f4687.jpg.4735fd93984d3a21f21df0b3be81c3ca.jpg.8fadb400c2ba92353fb173c1cd8e9906
e1d8e980c6c3.jpg.ee4259e27eeca7b366e9aad7e26ac27d.jpg.2056d9aa7b539f5b635e442a7877005f
news-916_1.jpg.09c3c257815e463868323e99a79a7205.jpg.a0668228b101673966e644599e537901

1 Like