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Patch 9.10 brings good news for World of Tanks players - a new portion of “meat” is being introduced into the game. Yes, that’s exactly what the Japanese heavy tanks, which are about to knock on the random door, were dubbed. “I believe that this will be the most unpopular branch in the game” - this is how the Amway921 guide dubbed the introduction of TT in Japan, and we completely agree with him.
Japan TT list: Type 89-I-Go/Chi-Ro, Type 91 Heavy, Type 95 Heavy, D-I Experimental, D-I, O-Ni, O-Ho, Type 4 Heavy, Type 5 Heavy.
To be more correct, at the second level there is a medium tank, Type 89-I-Go/Chi-Ro, and after that there are heavy tanks.
Each World of Tanks nation has its own special distinctive feature. For example, y is “German precision”, y is cardboard and mobile, and so on. In Japanese TTs, this feature reflects the gameplay - speed and mobility, or rather the lack of it as such. Everything that can mean huge is suitable for designating these tanks - a barn, a bucket, a booth, meat...
The players have found and will still find words to describe these brilliant machines.
To find information about heavy tanks in Japan, the game developers put a lot of effort into getting at least a grain of information. All Japanese TTs are paper projects that were never put into practice, and besides this, the developers “thought out” many details, focusing on the style of the cars.
The characteristic features of these “moving boulders” are slowness, moderate armor, weight and the presence of turrets, several of them at that. These types of vulnerabilities complicate the game on already complex machines, but the towers are not the main problem of these machines. The main thing that will not give life to the new Japanese is... Well, let's compare these vehicles with the tanks of other nations.
Comparison with other nations
There has been some indignation among the players lately. They demanded that Wargaming begin to introduce unique vehicles into the game, and not repeat tanks in each nation. For example, the branch is similar to the branch, the new French CT without drums are similar to German medium tanks... Even the first premium TT of Japan is, in fact, the German Tiger I, which, according to mythical stories, fell into the hands of the Japanese, or even never fell - a controversial issue. As for the similarities with other nations, let’s be honest - there are no analogues to the mastodons of Japan, they are unique! There is really nothing to compare them with - no nation of heavy tanks is even close to the Japanese. But is this what the players wanted?...
Features and Disadvantages
Let's start with the advantages of cars, of which there are very few. The first plus is the declination angles of the guns. Due to the fact that the vehicles are tall, the guns bend well here - from 8 to 15 degrees, depending on the vehicle. Of course, this is a plus, but this plus will not brighten up all the minuses...
The main problem of the Japanese is the dimensions. Any artillery, of any level, will punish these. After all, with a mass of 80-160 tons and similar dimensions, it is simply impossible to survive on maps like “ ”, “ ” and similar ones. And if the opposing team has more than 1-2 artillery, then the Japanese will not live to see the middle of the battle - it’s easier to hit than to miss.
Another obvious mistake of the developers is the lack of “gold” ammunition for the 8 O-Ho. Having an BB penetration of about 230mm, surviving with 10s will be difficult, to put it mildly.
Also, the disadvantages include machine-gun turrets, of which there are 2-3 pieces in units from the 4th level.
The sad thing is that the vehicles came out of cardboard - low-level vehicles up to level 5 with 20mm armor are forgiven, since these millimeters are typical for many nations, but vehicles from level 5 are also characterized by the fact that they do not have strong armor. Some things appear at levels nine and ten, but again, any artilleryman will multiply your tanking by “0”.
Tactical Application
All the heavyweights of Japan can do is play from the tower, but this depends on many factors. Firstly, there must be a map where there are such places - boulders, mounds, fences, walls and pillboxes - this is a “lifeline” for cars of this branch, but such places are far from being found. Secondly, even if such a place exists, it should not be shot through by ART-SAUs, because the place where you meet your “first light” will be your last. And thirdly, even if you find yourself on a map where there are places of this type, you still need to get to that place. With a mass of 100-150 tons and a specific power of about 8-10 horses, this activity will turn into a test for the driver of the car.
Bottom line
As a result, I would like to repeat the phrase of the same Pasha Amway, whom we already mentioned at the beginning of the article: The branch of Japanese heavy tanks falls into a different climate from what we currently have in our game. In a world where everything that moves is punishable by artillery, these vehicles will not survive and will not take root in World of Tanks
This phrase personifies the situation in which the new Japanese find themselves. Perhaps these vehicles would find their use in battles, playing the role of plugs and pears that absorb damage, but as long as there is an ART SAU in the game, these vehicles will not have a life...
Tankers, you've probably already seen the official announcement from the World of Tanks developers, in which they told us about the imminent introduction of the Japanese branch of tanks into the game. We bring to your attention a slightly expanded issue dedicated to the tanks of the land of the rising sun.
What will Japanese tanks be like in World of Tanks?
First, a comic with cute guys about Japanese tanks:
Due to the fact that Wargaming has launched its servers in Japan, they have to urgently release a Japanese branch of tanks in order to quickly win over the local target audience of patriotic noodle eaters and fans of all kinds of anime. Well, that’s right - the servers are running, but there’s nothing to play on.
Japanese tank development tree
The initial pairs will have a total of 14 tanks, representing the light and medium tank families of Japan. In particular, 9 medium tanks, as well as five light ones.
Japanese tank models
We present to your attention a selection of currently available renders of Japanese tanks.
Light tanks:
NC27 Otsu, tier 1, light tank
Everything will begin with him.
Type 97 Te-Ke, level 2, light tank
Type 95 Ha-Go, tier 3, light tank
Type 98 Ke-Ni, tier 4, light tank
Medium tanks:
Chi Nu tank, level 5, medium tank
Chi To, level 6, medium tank
Video about Japanese tanks
Official video from Wargaming
The very first video rendered by Wargaming. Everything is in the traditional style - beautiful, dynamic and too detached from the actual gameplay. This is a kind of attraction for beginners, and food for the old people’s imagination, like this is how battles should take place.
Opinion HomishOfficial
Homish naturally could not ignore the announcement and made his own preview of the Japanese, which he calls " cardboard shit"In his opinion, Japanese tanks are not particularly needed in the game now; the developers even upset him a little with this fact. Khomish also believes that Japanese tanks will be introduced into the game in patch 0.8.9 - 0.9.0.
Jovushka about the Japanese
Well, how about it? Zhov and won’t make a video about Japanese tanks? Enjoy watching to everyone who is not yet sick of his voice.
When will the Japanese tanks come out?
The estimated release date for Japanese tanks is winter 2013. It’s difficult to say more precisely now, but most likely it will be patch 0.9.0.
- October 2013 - update 0.8.9.
- December 2013 - January 2014 - update 0.9.0.
Something like that.
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The popularity of the World of Tanks game has reached all corners of the globe. This game captivated most of the male population. If you are a new player, let us help you get your bearings a little now. To get started, download the game (you can also play online) and go through an easy registration, after which you can take a training course. It may seem unnecessary to you, but you shouldn’t bypass it, and after training you will navigate your hangar easier and faster, and master the skills of a tanker.
Let's look at some of the components of this game, every year the game is improved more and more, but now at this stage there are about 300 types of tanks and 40 battlefields
The equipment is represented by seven countries, so don’t worry, at the beginning of the game there will be one combat unit from each country in the hangar. It will be difficult to choose, now you will be presented with the Japanese branch of tanks in World of Tanks. Now let's look at each level to make it easier to navigate the game.
The Japanese tank branch consists of two groups
Light tanks are presented from levels 1 to 4:
1. Renault Otsu (consists of good armor, and also has a vertical weapon pointing angle, but it also has disadvantages, poor accuracy and mobility);
2. Type 95 Ha-Go and Type 97 Te-Ke (has two guns, one short, close-range, and simple, has excellent armor penetration);
3. Type 98 Ke-Ni and Type 98 Ke-Ni Otsu (good maneuverability, not bad weapons);
4. Type 5 Ke-Ho (all the features of the previous levels are present, significant projectile speed, it can be imagined as a fast but medium tank);
Medium tanks are presented from levels 2 to 10:
2. Type 97 Chi-Ni (low aim and excellent durability, low and inconspicuous);
3. Type 97 Chi-Na (magnificent 47 mm gun, has sniper skills, good mobility);
4. Type 1 Chi-He (good armor penetration performance, two guns, excellent in close combat);
5. Type 3 Chi-Nu and Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai (worse in movement, but has a powerful weapon);
6. Type 4 Chi-To (similar to the previous level, but has more powerful weapons);
7. Type 5 Chi-Ri (perfectly suited for working from cover);
8. STA-1 and STA-2 (rapid-firing weapons, better visibility and low fire safety);
9. Type 61 (the main plus is the powerful DPM indicator);
10. STB-1 (good damage per minute and gun depression angle).
After trying out each type, you can choose a tank that is convenient for you.
Now you know what the Japanese branch of tanks in World of Tanks is like; the equipment turned out to be consistent and original, not like everyone else. Tanks of each level have a good vertical guidance angle, as well as rapid-fire guns with increased aiming.
Japanese combat vehicles were brought to World of tanks by patch 0.8.10, in which medium tanks of this nation were added. Japanese CTs in WoT boast excellent gun elevation angles, among the weaknesses it is worth noting the thin armor of most combat vehicles. At the moment, World of tanks players have access to Japanese light and medium tanks with the top ST - STB-1.
Among the most notable combat vehicles Japanese development branch in WoT It is worth noting the seventh level tank Type 5 Chi-Ri, which has a drum loading mechanism that allows it to fire at a high rate. Combat vehicles of levels 8-10 are quite comfortable, balanced tanks with good guns: STA-1, Type 61, STB-1.
Japan development tree in World of Tanks
The Japanese development branch is shown in the figure. To view a larger image, click on the picture.
Is it worth downloading Japanese medium tanks in WoT?
Playing Japanese medium tanks is not easy, because you need to skillfully use the terrain and obstacles in order to cover the poorly protected hull of the combat vehicles. If you know how to successfully use good vertical aiming angles, then feel free to take on upgrading Japanese combat vehicles.
For beginners, download Japanese branch The development of medium tanks is not worth it first, because These machines in this branch are not forgiving, and the game can turn into torture. In addition, in the development branch of Japanese tanks there are only two classes of vehicles, and a beginner should try to play tanks of all available classes in order to choose the most suitable type of equipment.
Japanese heavy tanks
Development branch of Japanese heavy tanks was added to World of tanks in patch 0.9.10. And these combat vehicles fully justify the name of their class. They are protected by thick armor, and their mass is enormous.
It will not be easy to penetrate Japanese heavy vehicles, especially in the forehead, where the thickest armor plates are installed.
Well-protected became the top Japanese heavy tank Type 5 Heavy, the frontal armor of this tank reaches 250mm. Perhaps a serious drawback of this tank will be the lack of cumulative and sub-caliber shells.
Is it worth downloading Japanese heavy tanks in WoT?
If you know how to use armor wisely and transform the protection of your tank into victory, then you should try upgrading Japanese heavyweights.
When playing on them, you should also be wary of artillery, because you are large, not agile, and therefore an easy target.
When playing World of Tanks, everyone wants to do more damage. But this does not always work out. New tanks appear in the game that are difficult to defeat. You need to know where to pierce the Japanese armor, because these are the most armored vehicles in WoT. They are not “sewn” anywhere, you need to know certain areas. But first, let's take a look at their history.
History of Japanese tanks
Appeared in 1918. These were cars created and brought specifically for this country. At the end of the 1920s, Japanese designers decided to create their own models, and already in 1929 the first tank was produced. Despite the low level of funding, the production of iron machines grew. By the end of World War II, Japan ranked fifth in the world in tank production.
New armored cars were used in both the Sino-Japanese War and the Second World War. Problems began when funding became even scarcer and the cars became less quality. In addition, their number has decreased significantly. This greatly influenced further military actions. Tank troops could no longer be a striking force in battles, and the country capitulated.
A new breath of tank building in Japan began in 1954. At the same time, designers had to create armored vehicle designs from scratch.
Type 4 Heavy
This is a Japanese heavy tank that existed in actual development. In the game World of Tanks he occupies level 9. In life it has a second name - Type 2604. The main task in battles is to break through fortifications and defend.
Before we figure out where to pierce the Japanese heavies, we need to consider the Type 4 Heavy and other “Japanese” from the point of view of tactical and technical characteristics. As has already become clear, the tank has a high armor rating and a pretty good weapon. The main task is to slowly go ahead, absorbing all the enemy damage.
What remains dangerous for the Type 4 Heavy are the small tanks, which can cling to the hull and shoot at the “Japanese”, while the latter will not lower his gun to take aim at the small enemy. The advantages include good UVNs, a large number of shells, excellent average damage and penetration. Also, the tank can see quite a lot and transmit it to its allies.
But the main disadvantages, of course, are the speed of rotation of the turret, long alignment, weak dynamics, reloading and, of course, dimensions. If a tank is exposed to light, then artillery will easily shoot it, since it is not difficult to hit it.
Where to push Type 4 Heavy?
When the Japanese Type 4 Heavy appeared in the game, no one knew where to shoot it. It was later that players began to find weak points on their own or simply charged gold. Of course, if you don’t have many resources, it’s better to find out the tank’s weaknesses.
It is worth noting that the Type 4 Heavy is an O-I redesigned in its own way. If he meets you head-on, it’s a big deal. There are no weak points in the front of the cord, since the armor here is from 260 mm. But if you are a little more careful, you will notice the flatness of the body. If the iron monster is placed in a diamond shape, its armor is reduced to 200 mm.
The sad thing is that there is a BC nearby that can be blown up and take the tank out of the battle. Of course, as mentioned earlier, it can be penetrated with gold shells. If you are on a level 10 vehicle, then your chances of causing damage are even greater.
Other Japanese strands
Before and after the Type 4 Heavy there are other equally powerful tanks that players are having problems with. Next we will find out where to punch the Japanese cords, but first let’s get to know them a little.
It is worth mentioning that the Japanese heavy branch starts with the 3rd level of the Type 91 Heavy. Next behind it was a Type 95 Heavy. These tanks are quite similar to each other, so there is no point in talking about them separately. The fifth level appeared before us, radically and completely different - O-I Experimental. Of course, now everyone already knows what kind of colossus this is and how to fight it. But immediately after its appearance, this monster caused a shock.
Behind him are two strong armored vehicles: O-I - sixth level and O-Ni - seventh. You can also add the powerful O-Ho here. Confusion sometimes happens with these tanks. Inexperienced players do not know how to deal with them, and often receive landmines from them at full health.
The ninth and tenth levels were occupied by Type 4 Heavy and Type 5 Heavy. These vehicles are well armored and the fireflies are no match for them. Only levels 9-10 can fight them, and in some cases even gold shells in WoT. We'll figure out where to pierce the Japanese cords further.
Where to punch?
Experienced players always find the weaknesses of new tanks themselves. Now everyone knows where to punch Japanese strands of 3-4 levels, and this is not difficult to do on any machine. But older tanks can already bring a lot of problems. The least harmful can be considered O-I Experimental of the fifth level. If the tank has become sideways, it can be penetrated at a right angle without difficulty. If he rushes towards you head-on, then it is better to aim at the turrets of the radio operators.
When O-I was added to the world of tanks, no one knew where to penetrate the Japanese heavy tanks. If other armored vehicles could be aimed at some default locations, then starting from level 6 of the Japanese TT branch, questions began to arise. If you encounter this monster head-on, aim the bar under the main turret; otherwise, you can try to shoot at the tank, or at the sides at a right angle.
Basically, the tank armor scheme, starting from the fifth level, remains virtually unchanged for heavy tanks. The roof of the “Japanese” remains cardboard, a little stronger than its rear, and not the lower part, but the middle. If the heavy beam has become a diamond, you need to aim at the near corner of the upper armor plate, or the near part of the tower.
In theory, Japanese heavyweights are scary and unruly, but in practice they are easy to defeat and knock the enemy out of the fight.