World of tanks development of the French branch. Changes in the light tank branch: France
French light tanks require a non-standard approach - early vehicles have good armor, but mediocre dynamics and guns, while later ones, on the contrary, will delight the player with excellent guns and good dynamics with weak armor and modest ammunition.
Standard tanks
Renault FT
Light French tank of the first level, the first tank of the classical layout. It has mediocre armor, very low speed, good acceleration and a varied arsenal of weapons. The Soviet MC-1 was created based on the RenaultFT. The Frenchman is most effective as a support at medium and long distances. Don't forget that the top gun has excellent penetration, but mediocre damage.
Light French tank of the second level. The last light tank in the line of French heavy tanks. Very good armor often gives ricochets and non-penetration, but the tank pays with very low mobility and weak weapons. You will have to make a choice between one-time damage and armor penetration, and in any case, the accuracy of the guns is low.
Hotchkiss H35
Light French tank of the second level. It is well armored, which hinders its maneuverability, and is mediocrely armed. Maximum speed can only be gained from a hill. Thanks to his armor, he can easily lead the attack. In battles at a higher level, you should stay on the second line, and also protect weaker and more important allies from fire with your strong body.
AMX 38
French light tank of the third level. It has good armor, but poor speed and maneuverability. A weak gun and low turret rotation speed are also weaknesses of the tank. At the top of the list, a tank alone is capable of carrying out the entire battle, but against level 4 vehicles the tank gives in, and against level 5 tanks it is practically helpless.
AMX 40
This tank pleases not only with its unusual appearance, but also with armor that is almost invulnerable at its level. However, the weak engine for such a mass does not allow this tank to move quickly, despite its nominally high speed. In addition, the tank’s armament does not shine with either accuracy or armor penetration, which is especially critical when fighting vehicles of a higher level.
AMX ELC bis
French light tank of the fifth level. It features good maneuverability and dynamics, a powerful top gun and an extremely low silhouette. However, the turret rotates in a narrow sector, and the long reload time and extremely weak armor, coupled with low durability, force you to play as carefully as possible.
AMX 12t
The first tank in the upgrade branch where we are faced with the drum loading principle. Among the advantages, it is worth noting a good overview and good mobility, a powerful weapon, as well as a small silhouette. The downside is very poor vertical aiming angles. It is recommended to play in a platoon, since the damage per reel is not always enough.
AMX 13 75
The next tank is with an automatic loader. Due to the powerful radio and good visibility, the tank can act as a firefly, but one must take into account the acceleration dynamics that are not the best for a reconnaissance officer. The tank is capable of successfully fighting tanks of levels 5-6, as well as seriously damaging vehicles of levels 7-8. However, in any case, you will have to take into account thin armor, vulnerability to crits, and the helplessness of the tank while reloading the drum.
AMX 13 90
The last light tank with an automatic loader. It features a powerful weapon, excellent visibility and good dynamics. However, reloading the drum is quite long, and the tank itself has a large balance weight and participates in battles exclusively with the participation of vehicles of levels 9 and 10.
If combining the words "French" and "armor" in the same sentence makes you smile, wait until update 9.21 releases in December. The French research tree will be supplemented with three heavy tanks from Tier VIII to X: AMX 65 t , AMX M4 ml. 51 And AMX M4 ml. 54. These “heavies” will destroy some stereotypes about the sophistication of French cars.
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New heavy tanks will begin their journey with VII AMX M4 ml. 45 and will be able to boast sufficient frontal armor to block shots from even single-tier tank destroyers. In addition to armor, these vehicles will also have a cyclic loading system. In addition, each tank will have two top weapons to choose from: the first with higher one-time damage, and the second with a higher rate of fire. Do you like to exchange shots in close combat or do you prefer to fire from the second line? To understand which gun is right for you, you need to evaluate each of them.
Character traits
Choice : The choice of weapon depends on the role of the vehicle in the battle. High one-time damage with a long reload time is more suitable for close combat. Choose a target and inflict significant damage on it, blocking enemy shells with the frontal armor of the hull and turret. A faster-firing gun is suitable if you serve as a second-line fire support vehicle in battle. Wait for the target to be distracted or start reloading and shoot.
Versatility: the combination of reliable armor, two top guns and a decent margin of safety allows these French “heavies” to perform a variety of tasks on the battlefield. They cope with both fire support from the second line and the game on the first. You can adapt to the flow of battle to tip the scales in your favor!
Strength: Strong frontal armor and a durable gun mantlet will increase your chance of survival in the heat of battle. The safety margin corresponds to the level of other universal “weights”, which will also have a positive effect on survivability, and a comfortable gun declination angle will allow you to play depending on the terrain.
Development: The new branch of heavy tanks offers players gradual development from level VIII. The AMX 65 t will prepare you for battles on a Tier IX vehicle, and having mastered the game on the AMX M4 mle. 51, you will get a general idea of what awaits you at level X.
- Don't play from the side : Thin side armor reduces the chance of blocking damage when driving out from behind an obstacle. Instead of exposing your opponent to the sides, meet him head-on at the correct angle.
- Don't stand still : Despite the strong mantlets of the guns, there are still vulnerable spots in the turret, especially for those who know where to punch. Move constantly, making slight body turns or moving back and forth to make it difficult to target vulnerable points.
- Play off the terrain : The lower frontal part is more vulnerable compared to the rest of the frontal armor. Try to hide the NLD in folds of the terrain or behind shelters.
- Choose the right position : The rapid-fire weapon is not very effective in close combat, so stay on the second line and support your allies with fire. If you prefer high one-time damage, engage in close combat without hesitation.
- Stick to the team : The mobility of these tanks is not enough for fast and sharp maneuvers. You will hardly be able to avoid enemy hits if you find yourself in open areas.
Bottom line
The new branch offers players a departure from the “classic” gameplay of TT France. Instead of following the usual “shoot and escape” tactics, the new vehicles will be able to perform a variety of tasks well. Therefore, they should appeal to anyone who prefers the familiar gameplay of heavy tanks. These “French” ones will not surprise you with incredible efficiency, but they do their job well without requiring significant skills or sophisticated maneuvers from you. In addition, you will get a new gaming experience thanks to the choice of one of two weapons: if you get tired of playing with one, just install the other.
We are interested in how you will play in the general test after the release of these machines. Test them in battle and share your impressions on the forum!
Are you planning to upgrade French tanks in World of Tanks? Do you want to quickly try drum tanks and ride one of the best Tier X medium tanks in the Bat game. Chatillon 25t? Then you are here, in the branch of light and medium tanks of France.
The French light tank branch is the longest in World of Tanks. And the most unusual one. Over the course of eight levels of pumping, you will be able to watch the throwings of French engineers, who began with the creation of heavily armored monsters, which can be classified as light tanks only on formal grounds, and ended with light drum tanks with bulletproof armor and excellent dynamics.
Video review of the French LT and MT upgrade branch in World of Tanks
Tanks from the second to the fourth level have excellent all-round armor, rational armor angles, and weak weapons. In general, not every fan of light tanks is able to complete these tanks without an infusion of free experience, they are so slow and sluggish.
AMX ELC
French light tank Tier V
The real fun begins at level five, where one of the most unusual light tanks in the game, the AMX ELC, is nestled. Excellent dynamics, high maximum speed and stealth, and only two crew members: a driver and a commander, who also acts as a gunner, radio operator, loader and cook.
The tank's turret and cannon deserve special attention. The AMX ELC's turret rotates only in a narrow sector of 30 degrees. So when driving into a bush or standing behind a stone, do not forget to put the tank on the handbrake. Well, although the gun has good armor penetration and one-time damage, it is noticeably nerfed in terms of rate of fire, accuracy and aiming speed.
The tactics of playing on Yolka are active light, plus a bonus in the form of the ability to quickly get close to an enemy who is clumsy or distracted by your allies, such as artillery or anti-tank guns, to deal damage from close range. When playing on the AMX ELC, do not forget about the poor visibility and a very weak radio station with a communication range of only 360 meters. Which generally limits the applicability of this tank as a firefly.
AMX ELC has battle levels from VI to IX. So, unfortunately, it won’t be possible to bend every little thing on the Christmas tree. The World of Tanks developers took care of this.
AMX 12t
French light tank Tier VI
Already at level VI, the first drum tank in the game awaits us - the AMX 12t. It can not only shine effectively, but also distribute damage. What makes this tank a real threat to artillery and other cardboard tanks. However, the AMX 12t also has disadvantages: small vertical aiming angles (which, however, is typical of all French drum tanks), not very good dynamics, low accuracy when firing on the move, and high criticality of the modules.
As a bonus, with the AMX 12t there is a transition to the artillery branch on the Tier VI ART-SAU AMX 13 F3. Which is very useful if you are planning to upgrade French artillery.
Well, so that life doesn’t seem like a raspberry, the AMX 12t has battle levels from VII to X. Alas, you won’t be able to knock down even tanks of the same level with the drum.
AMX 13 75
French Tier VII light tank
At level VII, the AMX 13 75 awaits us - which is a talented AMX 12t stretched to a level above. Compared to the previous tank, the AMX 13 75 has a slightly different model, more strength, and slightly improved technical characteristics. In general, after opening and pumping the AMX 13 75, you will actually be riding a slightly improved and more mature AMX 12t.
For minor improvements in performance, you will have to pay for a slight increase in the level of battles: AMX 13 75 rolls from level VIII to XI. Yes, in World of Tanks there are battle levels above X, why are you surprised? But the story about the levels of battles and the features of the balancer’s work goes far beyond the scope of this guide, but those who are especially curious can familiarize themselves with the features of the balancer’s work and the levels of battles at the link.
AMX 13 90
French Tier VIII light tank
Is another AMX 12t clone waiting for us at level VIII? That's right, meet the AMX 13 90, the top firefly of World of Tanks! More strength, better armor penetration and one-time damage and an increased level of battles - the AMX 13 90 throws you into battles from levels IX to XII! Only tears, only snot, only hardcore! Damn it, at level X Bat Chatillon awaits you, you simply have to suffer! And shine. And suffer. In addition, the AMX 13 90 is the top firefly in World of Tanks. Don’t you really want to put a top, path, and one nominally at level VIII in the hangar?
Of course, the AMX 13 90 is primarily a firefly, but it can also be used for other purposes. Install reinforced aiming drives, a fan and a camouflage net, take a full load of premium sub-caliber shells, hide in the bushes and bend over. 248 millimeters of gold penetration is enough for most well-armored enemies. Especially if you throw it at their sides.
Lorraine 40t
French medium tank Tier IX
At level IX we will find the Lorraine 40t medium tank, which, purely for variety, is not like all previous light tanks. True, it is very similar to the AMX 50 100 - from the branch of French heavy tanks. The main difference is the complete absence of armor, better dynamics and maximum speed, only three crew members instead of four on the AMX 50 100, and faster drum reloading. And yes, you won’t need the camouflage that you probably upgraded your crew while playing on French light tanks on the Lorraine 40t. In any case, the tank glows like a Christmas tree.
If leveling up AMXs has only caused you pain and suffering, you'll probably love the Lorraine 40t. That's it, you don't need to shine anymore. This is a typical damage dealer, capable of taking almost any same-level tank in the game from the reel. But if you liked AMXs, Lorraine can bring nothing but disappointment. The clearly visible cardboard body and the damage from high-level artillery are really annoying. And yes, for your enemies you are now the number one target. After all, you are so cardboard-delicious and dangerous that not focusing on you is simply a crime.
Bat. Chatillon 25t
Tier X French medium tank
Drum roll and fanfare – meet one of the best Tier X medium tanks, Bat. Chatillon 25t! Or even the best. Finally, your efforts will be rewarded, after all these AMXs and Lorraine! Excellent stealth, dynamics at the level of light tanks, high one-time damage and huge potential damage from the drum - 1950 units. Looks like it's wine! And also a complete lack of armor (and, therefore, full damage from landmines), a front-mounted engine (as on all amixes), long aiming and low accuracy when firing on the move. Hmm, looks like Bat. Châtillon is not so imbecile!
Overall, the tank is excellent and highly recommended for upgrading. In my opinion, this is the most unusual and original Tier X medium tank in the game. The only question is – is it worth it for Bat. Châtillon 25t pump the entire branch? Here everyone decides for himself.
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This is the most interesting and innovative branch of tanks that exists in the World of Tanks game. If anyone remembers, after the release of this particular nation, the gameplay of the game changed for the better and added a huge part to the dynamics of battles. Consider this nation with, since vehicles of this class are the favorite combat prototypes of all players, and it is the representative under, who is the first of all who was noticed and began to be used in tournament battles of the 7/42 format.
A little about the technology itself
Looking at these combat vehicles for the first time, you can’t help but wonder how these tanks can even drive and fight? They have very weak armor, an inconvenient turret for firing, lack of normal vertical aiming, and some combat vehicles generally cause a real attack of disgust. But be that as it may, these tanks have good combat potential, and some of them can decide the outcome of the battle.
The LT branch in France is represented by 9 tanks, among which there are no gift or premium vehicles. All techniques are available for free research to any player. But you should immediately prepare for the fact that your first steps in this nation may scare you away, so you should be patient and gnashing your teeth, but gradually get to level 5, it is from this level that all your military affairs will go uphill, and you will be able to enjoy the game .
So, what awaits us before level 5? Among the initial vehicles, which is nothing of itself, and sometimes resembles a clumsy tank. Next we will be greeted by a combat one, although it is very difficult to call it a monster due to its very weak weapons. Then they will give us a ride on and, these tanks are already getting better and can show themselves well in some battles. But then, the most unfortunate and worst tank in the game will fall into our hands. You should not listen to those players who claim that they are capable of a lot and can bend over backwards, this is a lie! They just got lucky a couple of times. It’s generally better to go through this horror on tracks, if possible, with free experience, since well, there’s nothing positive about it, not a single indicator that could boast it compared to other machines. Although it has strong armor, the weak points in the turret very quickly became known to all players and after that it fell and joined the collection of “ugly” tanks. But starting from level 5, things go much better and they start with a technique called, which everyone affectionately calls the “Christmas tree”. This is a very interesting combat vehicle that perfectly combines specificity and enormous combat potential; if you learn to play it correctly, you can work wonders on the battlefield. This is especially true for the next 3 combat vehicles, which are called: AMX 12 t, and AMX 13 90. These tanks are the real crowning achievement of tank building in the light tank class. These vehicles are designed to provide maximum utility in combat. But despite this, absolutely any combat vehicle has both strengths and weaknesses.
Positive and negative sides
Let's first look at what the advantage of these combat vehicles is. If, for example, we discard the initial levels of development, which already have almost no drawbacks, we will affect machines from level 5. These tanks have excellent speed and have a multi-charge loading drum, which allows them to fire over 4 shots at the enemy in one attack. In addition to this, it is worth ordering excellent weapons that perfectly combine both damage and penetration. And finally, it is worth noting their reduced silhouette. Which adds not only a bonus to stealth, but also allows you to use the features of hilly terrain for a tactical attack or retreat.
Regarding the negative aspects, it is worth noting the extremely weak armor, the lack of normal vertical guidance (there is practically none), and there is also an error in terms of accuracy, which excludes the option of firing from afar.
Comparison of top combat vehicles
This time, in terms of comparison, we will take several cars at once, the line of which starts from level 5. We will do this for precisely one reason - this is absolute leadership. Yes, French tanks were able to take dominant positions at their levels, and no similar tank of another nation can compete with them. Unless he is ready to compete with them and should be considered the owner of the leadership position, but it all depends on the skills of the tank owner; in terms of performance characteristics, the T71 and AMX 13 75 are almost identical and are on the same line in terms of combat potential. No other nation is able to compete with French light vehicles and the reason for this is the multi-charge drum, which is capable of destroying any light vehicle of another nation in one attack.
So, the backbone of the crew is three members, this is the commander, the driver and the gunner, so with the initial decision to upgrade the crew’s skills and go to the end of the branch, it is necessary that these three crew members constantly change and continue to learn the recommended skills. For example, for a commander, it is best to study the light bulb, repair and brotherhood. The gunner must have the following skills: repair, smooth rotation of the turret, brotherhood in battle. And the driver-mechanic must have: repair, smooth running and military brotherhood. These skills are required, as they have a positive effect on the combat potential of tanks. Regarding further development, there you can study skills at your own discretion, and the listed skills must be studied.
Regarding equipment, it is better to use the standard scheme: fire extinguisher, small first aid kit and small repair kit. And install as modules: coated optics, improved ventilation and reinforced aiming drives.
Tactical Application
If you decide to play French tanks, be prepared for the fact that you will have to act in the very epicenter of the battle and constantly move. No defensive tactics or sniping. The tactics of active assault and exposure are exclusively suitable for you. That is, you will have to try to shine on enemy tanks, and also try to find single targets in order to thoroughly deal with them in one reel. Also, the responsibilities of the LT should include the complete destruction and interception of enemy LT. In general, when playing these tanks, get ready for a huge responsibility and a dynamic game that you will definitely enjoy.
Hello, fellow tankers! Today we will look at French branch of tank development(in the game World of Tanks), or rather, I will describe to you all its pros and cons in as much detail as possible from my point of view and, perhaps, help you decide on the choice of nation.
Popularity of French tanks in World of Tanks
Vive La France! Indeed, glory be, France! French vehicles are the best vehicles in the game! Many people can say so. And for good reason. French tanks are considered master and bender tanks, and this is due to their many excellent abilities, which you can read about in the pros/cons section.Advantages and disadvantages of French tanks
The fastest, most dynamic, high-speed, etc. French tanks are considered to be in the game. Also, the nickname “barabashki” firmly stuck to them. These are all considered positive aspects. And now more details. As mentioned earlier, the huge advantages of French technology are speed and maneuverability (except for the initial levels and tanks such as the AMX 40). Good dynamics in the French begins to be felt with the light tank ELC AMX. After the sixth level (except for light tanks, they have from the fifth) there are fast tanks, including heavy ones.- Significant advantages are French guns. For many, the presence is controversial, although in general it often helps out in difficult situations. The real advantage of their guns is their armor penetration. Each tank has a different one. One-time damage cannot be considered a plus (except for top tank destroyers), but it is covered by the same drum. French tanks have good visibility, angles of inclination along which they often pass, and good maneuverability (on soil, roads, etc.).
- Minus the French is the hull reservation. In almost all cars it suffers greatly. Even heavy tanks penetrate the frontal armor quite easily and can only tank through a turret or track. The big disadvantage is the long reload time of the gun drum.
General
Vehicles are divided into 4 initial WoT development branches: tank destroyers, armored light tanks (up to D2), heavily armored light tanks (up to ELC AMX) and self-propelled guns (artillery).Fri-Sau
French anti-tank installations are famous for their guns, and the top tanks of this branch have drums and good armor. You can get a lot of pleasure from their penetration and damage at any level of battles, and also not be discouraged by their speed. In general, we can say about them that they are pleasant to play and they can decide the outcome of the battle. The only negative is the armor and speed (not for all anti-tank self-propelled artillery units), and the guns are the best at the level. The most popular vehicles of this type of technology are SAu-40, AMX50Foch, AMX50F155 and some low-level tank destroyers.Armored light tanks
Light tanks of France of initial levels - this is an interesting and fun topic. They are so “light” that they crawl to positions last, and it is difficult to penetrate them. The guns don't really shine. At their level, beginners can only receive “splashes” in the form of missed shots and ricochets. It's all about D1. Following it is the almost identical D2 tank, which also has good armor and a weak gun. Heavy tanks start along this branch. And they start with the B1 tank, which is poorly armored, even for its level. Then there are also “cardboard” tanks, but with guns that are more suitable for play, and with the AMX M4 45, a loading drum and dynamics appear in tank guns.Heavily armored light tanks
The peace-loving turtle slowly crawls out to bask in the sun, but after a long search for a “place in the sun,” small insects fly out at it and begin to shoot at its shell. The turtle quickly gets tired of all this, it pulls out its trunk and begins to destroy the enemies with less inconvenience for itself. This is how tanks can be characterized, starting with the H35 and ending with the AMX 40. These tanks have excellent armor, but not the best guns. Few beginners know where to push such machines. They are true steel monsters, but they are also too slow. There are a lot of jokes and memes written about the AMX 40, as well as about the American tank destroyer T95, so it can also be classified as a “legendary” World of Tanks. After the AMX 40 comes the no less interesting light tank ELC AMX (or simply “Christmas tree”), which will surprise you with its speed, top gun and low silhouette. After the ELC AMX there are light tanks with a drum loading mechanism: AMX 12t, AMX 13 75, AMX 13 90. After that come the medium tanks, where the top BatChat 25 is located, with its incomparable popularity among the top medium tanks.self-propelled guns
French artillery is as controversial as all French tanks. She is fast, maneuverable, has worse damage, but has the best penetration at her level, and B.Chat. 155 has a constant loading drum and a turret that rotates 360 degrees. About the French artillery it is subtly noted in the joke: “The French artillery is so severe that it is on its own.” The guns are quite accurate, which makes it possible to fire “gold” shells.Bottom line
To summarize, we can say that French tanks are good for experienced players and professionals, they are convenient for their speed and gun penetration, but they are clearly not for beginners, because... due to their armor, they do not forgive any mistakes (except for the initial levels of tanks of this nation). They are fun to play, but quite difficult to play alone, and again, because of the armor and the drum, you can’t hold the direction alone. They may well be a good competitor to any nation, and in a platoon they can completely take over the entire battle. It is recommended to download French tanks to participate in clan championships, as well as simply to gain experience in order to experience the full taste of these entertaining machines. When downloading this nation, it is worth remembering that these are high-speed vehicles and are more suitable for supporting allies.