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| 4s | The Shooting Range |
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| 8s | In this episode... |
| 9s | Pages of History: Tanks for Urban Combat |
| 13s | Special: Changes to Ground Maps |
| 16s | And Metal Beasts: Versatile Heavy Fighter |
| 28s | Not a lot of time has passed since we added the legendary Su-27, |
| 32s | a 4th gen heavy fighter, |
| 34s | but today we’re all set to meet the most modern |
| 37s | mass-produced version of this aircraft. |
| 40s | Of course, we need to add that it’s the most modern among the base index versions. |
| 44s | Please welcome: the Su-27 modification SM! |
| 53s | On the outside, it’s almost identical to the predecessor, |
| 56s | but you can still spot a few differences if you know where to look. |
| 59s | The Su-27SM has a different placement |
| 62s | of the electro-optical targeting system sensor: |
| 65s | the engineers moved it to the right of the aircraft axis to improve the cockpit view. |
| 73s | Same as on the earlier version, this aircraft is propelled |
| 76s | by a twin turbojet engine with a total afterburning thrust exceeding 23,000 kgf. |
| 83s | Despite its large mass, the fighter enjoys a decent level of acceleration |
| 87s | and a good climb rate. |
| 88s | Although, it is a modern fighter, |
| 90s | and for modern fighters, flight performance is less important |
| 94s | than advanced avionics, devices, and weaponry. |
| 102s | And weaponry is where this new top Su can truly deliver! |
| 106s | In addition to the familiar R-73 and R-27 AAMs, |
| 110s | it can carry up to six R-77 missiles with active radar-homing heads. |
| 116s | These missiles can boast impressive maneuverability. |
| 119s | Coupled with a helmet-mounted display, |
| 121s | they become a handy, effective tool even in close combat. |
| 125s | The avionics of this aircraft are also up to snuff. |
| 129s | Sim mode fans might enjoy the new cockpit featuring large multifunctional displays, |
| 134s | while the most important new feature is the radar warning system. |
| 138s | The RWR on the first version of the Su-27 was quite primitive |
| 142s | compared to its counterparts, but the new modification fixes that. |
| 150s | Another flaw of the early jet was its lacking CAS capabilities |
| 154s | since it had no air-to-surface guided munitions in its arsenal. |
| 158s | The Su-27SM fixes that, too! |
| 161s | It can use the well-known KAB-500Kr bombs and the Kh-29T missiles |
| 168s | as well as a brand new munition in War Thunder! |
| 171s | Say hello to the largest TV-guided bomb in the game: the KAB-1500Kr! |
| 177s | Even the 500-kilo bombs look like toys next to it... |
| 181s | And no way we’d call those small in the first place. |
| 189s | The Su-27SM can confidently assume the title of a top fighter. |
| 194s | It retained all the qualities of an aerial predator |
| 196s | while gaining the qualities a truly versatile aircraft needs! |
| 210s | The overall design of a modern tank was complete a long time ago. |
| 213s | Engineers of all nations arrived at the same concept: |
| 216s | strong frontal armor over stronger sides and rear. |
| 220s | But the end of the Cold War heralded a new era that shifted the paradigm. |
| 225s | Instead of preparing for a new global war, |
| 228s | the nations focused on ‘low-intensity conflicts’ |
| 231s | mostly taking place in urban environments. |
| 234s | The military had to adapt to new battlefields |
| 236s | where any corner might hide a shoulder launched ATGM or a Molotov cocktail |
| 241s | and having reliable frontal armor and a good cannon can’t guarantee a victory. |
| 246s | A modern tank had to return to full perimeter protection. |
| 250s | A modern tank also had to be equipped with modern communication systems |
| 253s | and remotely controlled auxiliary weapons. |
| 256s | So, engineers began to adapt existing vehicles to new realities on the fly. |
| 262s | One of the most popular ‘urban’ tank modifications was the American TUSK kit. |
| 267s | This conversion kit gave Abrams tanks reactive armor |
| 270s | and slat screens for the sides, |
| 272s | shielding for machine guns, an auxiliary turret, |
| 275s | and a phone for the crew to talk to the infantry following the tank. |
| 279s | All of it could be installed right in the field. |
| 282s | The United States ordered a few hundred such kits |
| 284s | and soon modified the TUSK itself, |
| 287s | improving the remotely controlled turret |
| 289s | and adding a new tile-shaped ERA layer on top of the existing one. |
| 293s | Other nations did similar things to their vehicles. |
| 296s | In 2006, the French introduced the Leclerc AZUR, |
| 300s | which gave the tank light ERA modules |
| 303s | and a remotely controlled small-caliber machine gun: |
| 306s | total ammo count seemed preferable over firepower. |
| 309s | The tank was never mass-produced, |
| 311s | but the extra armor became part of the newest modification of the vehicle. |
| 315s | The German Leopard 2 PSO includes extra composite armor modules |
| 320s | for the front and sides, |
| 321s | an improved machine gun, and mounts for auxiliary equipment like a dozer blade. |
| 327s | The additions made the tank heavier, so it also received a stronger engine. |
| 331s | Same as the AZUR kit, the PSO remained a prototype, |
| 334s | but some of the parts found their way into newer versions of the tank. |
| 338s | The British Challenger 2 might have received |
| 340s | the most massive addition to its armor — in all meanings of the word. |
| 345s | Extra armor modules were added to the lower front plate, |
| 348s | the sides of the turret and hull, as well as the rear. |
| 351s | The heaviest version of the tank had a mass of almost 75 tons! |
| 356s | Russian engineers also worked on the overall protection level of their tanks. |
| 361s | For instance, the latest modification of the T-90 |
| 364s | received double-layer ERA on the sides, |
| 367s | extra protection for the autoloader carousel, a layer of Kevlar spall liner, |
| 372s | a rear niche for turret ammo, and a remotely controlled machine gun. |
| 376s | The numerous ‘urban’ modifications of MBTs never became widely popular, |
| 381s | but one can spot their influence all over the world. |
| 384s | Most manufacturers are ready to add extra protection to their tanks |
| 388s | if the buyer desires it. |
| 389s | This competitive advantage has become somewhat of a standard by now. |
| 407s | We’ve already mentioned that the Seek & Destroy update |
| 410s | brought a bunch of changes to in-game locations. |
| 413s | Today we’d like to give you a small tour around ground maps |
| 416s | and tell you all about the new features. |
| 418s | We hope this’ll help you avoid getting surprised in battle. |
| 424s | Let’s begin with picturesque Sweden. |
| 426s | This urban location is famous for its numerous narrow streets and tiny corners. |
| 431s | You can ambush an opponent by catching them in a tiny firing line across a block |
| 436s | or surprise someone by slipping into the enemy rear using an unexpected approach. |
| 441s | The only thing that limited tank movement in the old version |
| 444s | was the concrete blocks barricading some of the paths. |
| 447s | Well, the map has no dead ends now! |
| 449s | The blocks have been moved to provide cover instead. |
| 453s | We’d also like to mention the new design of the minimap. |
| 455s | Streets and buildings have much more contrast now, |
| 458s | so you’ll have less trouble navigating them. |
| 460s | The next location is the Middle East. |
| 463s | Our designers have removed the hill climb in squares G6 and G7, |
| 467s | while also closing up some positions in the north of the map and in square F6. |
| 472s | The main goal of this change is to reduce the number of long-range firing lines |
| 476s | and protect the spawn points. |
| 478s | Besides that, we’ve also fixed those pesky bushes, |
| 481s | removing some of them from places they shouldn’t be in. |
| 485s | Some other maps had similar issues fixed. |
| 487s | For instance, we removed large plants around point [A] on the Campania map |
| 492s | to improve visibility. |
| 494s | The Sands of Sinai got some of its hills in squares C7 and F7 cropped |
| 499s | because they complicated action on most of the map. |
| 502s | One of the most popular ground maps, |
| 504s | the Advance to the Rhine, has also been changed. |
| 507s | The park area lost its brick barricades and trimmed its bushes. |
| 511s | Additionally, air fields, plane and helicopter spawn points in all modes |
| 516s | have been moved to positions behind their teams to improve the balance for all sides. |
| 521s | The same logic was used to move aircraft spawn points on the Ardennes map. |
| 526s | The Carpathians only received a single tiny change: |
| 529s | we blocked a position in the rocks found in the northern part of the map, |
| 533s | on the border between D3 and D4. |
| 536s | European Province received a few small changes. |
| 539s | Square B2 now has no positions that allow safe fire onto the enemy spawn point. |
| 545s | The biggest update was given to the Tunisia map. |
| 548s | We reduced its overall size a little and removed the large hill from the center, |
| 552s | together with the rocky maze and a large bridge. |
| 555s | These changes can be found in almost all modes, |
| 558s | especially the largest versions of the map. |
| 561s | We’ve also reworked some of the ground spawn points, |
| 563s | removed small rocks that prevented free movement, |
| 566s | fixed the height of the dunes, and reduced the depth of the river in the main area. |
| 571s | All tanks can now cross the waters safely! |
| 577s | Share your thoughts in the comments! |
| 579s | Meanwhile, we’ll answer some of your questions... |
| 595s | The first question was sent by a player called The23rdRadioTower: |
| 600s | “How would you recommend using the F8F in air RB or ground RB?” |
| 606s | Hi there! The F8F is best played using altitude advantage in air combat |
| 612s | because it has a superior climb rate. |
| 614s | In dogfighting, try to pull your opponent up |
| 616s | to enjoy the advantage of the strong engine. |
| 619s | And don’t forget to use your flaps: the F8F has excellent high-lift devices. |
| 625s | In mixed battles, the Bearcat is an amazing versatile aircraft |
| 629s | thanks to its impressive ordnance load. |
| 632s | Nathan Yu asks: |
| 634s | “What are the differences between the AD-4 and the A-1H?” |
| 639s | Hey Nathan! The A-1H is a later modification |
| 642s | with an expanded arsenal of suspended armament. |
| 646s | Another question comes from Ákos Dobos: |
| 649s | “Why does the reload of ATGMs in tanks take longer?” |
| 653s | Hello! That’s one of the situations where size actually matters. |
| 657s | ATGMs are usually much longer than other types of ammo, |
| 661s | so few autoloaders can handle them. |
| 663s | And when they can’t, some manual labor is needed. |
| 667s | Xka24 writes: |
| 669s | “What's the best way to use the Mig21-S (R-13-300) effectively?” |
| 675s | Hi! This aircraft has early radar-guided missiles |
| 679s | that you can even launch in a frontal attack. |
| 681s | Most opponents at this low BR have no radar warning receivers, |
| 685s | so they won’t expect an attack like this. |
| 688s | In close combat, this MiG should rely on its flight performance and autocannon. |
| 693s | And the last comment for today was written by YuanFurbax: |
| 697s | “What’s the difference between the ''Ground zero'' map and the ''Alaska'' map?” |
| 701s | Hey Furbax! ‘Ground Zero’ is a version of ‘Alaska’, |
| 705s | only with a destroyed town center. |
| 707s | A large explosion is rumored to have happened there. |
| 710s | That’s it for today. You’ve been watching the Shooting Range by Gaijin Entertainment, |
| 714s | and the next episode will premier the following Sunday |
| 717s | at 4 PM GMT or noon Eastern time. |
| 720s | Subscribe and click the bell if you don’t want to miss our next videos. |
| 724s | Don’t forget to say thanks to Betty for saving your jet, |
| 727s | leave a like, share your thoughts and comments... |
| 729s | and see you next week! |