Happy Monday, everyone!
Today, we’re launching the Supertest for two new vehicles, the HWK 30 and the T95/FV4201 Chieftain. They are, respectively, a German Premium Tier VIII light tank and a British reward Tier X heavy.
The HWK 30
Though this tank is assigned to the German nation, it has Mexican roots. The original was a joint project by Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense and German tank makers (like the HWK 12 which is already present in the game).
In terms of gameplay, the HWK 30 will fill in the gap between the Ru 251 and the HWK 12, being a mobile vehicle with an excellent spotting range and comfortable firing parameters. The speed of the basic round should be pointed out, as it is a whopping 1080 m/s! As you might’ve guessed, the HWK 30 has little armor, and possesses a modest HP pool: it’s a light tank after all, brave and unassuming. Or crafty, depending on circumstances.
On the battlefield, the HWK 30 works well as a mid-to-long-range scout, due to its spotting and camo combined with outstanding mobility. You may deal some damage, too, especially from the hills’ back slopes: the gun depression allows it, and lack of armor hints that you should retreat from enemy fire. To sum up, the HWK 30 is your typical German LT. It survives by being agile and not approaching the front line and may occasionally bite some HP off an enemy (most likely, by sniping).
The T95/FV4201 Chieftain
The Chieftain of the Britons is a reward Tier X heavy tank with a future as cloudy as its homeland’s skies in autumn. We’ll make sure to check all of its parameters thoroughly, but even after testing we won’t be ready to speak about its ultimate fate just yet. The Chieftain has a great fast-firing gun with an alpha of 440 points and some pleasing aiming parameters. Stabilization, accuracy, and short aiming time will make it stand out among British (and American) heavies. The Chieftain can shoot from the hip: while moving or shortly after it has stopped. A large spotting range ensures there’s always someone to fire at. On top of all those nice things, there’s one more: HESH shells are available as the third type of rounds.
The Chieftain’s mobility is decent, too: the top speed of 46 km/h isn’t a world record, but this vehicle gains it fast enough and sustains it well. The armor at the front is sufficient to negate everything that lower-tier folks hurl at the Brit. Yet, same-tier opponents may have a chance to penetrate. Also, you should not expose your sides or rear to the enemy team. The gun depression of -7 degrees adds to survivability, so use the shapes of land to your advantage.
The Chieftain has good handling, both in terms of driving and firing. Those inclined towards British and/or American heavily armored tanks and TD’s will like it a lot.
As always, the stats of both tanks may change based on Supertest results. Follow the news and good luck in your battles!
Hope you have a great day!