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.

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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