If Top Tier Germany Was Historically Accurate Spookston 2022-11-30 | Decal: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I honestly wasn't sure there'd be enough wrong with the modern German military to make a historically accurate video with, but I was wrong. Turns out that Leopard IIs, Eurocopter Tigers, and PUMA AIFVs all suffer from a severe lack of spare parts, among other things. It's also funny how lenient Gaijin were with the Radkampfwagen. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Halo: CE - Perilous JourneyHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/user?u=2750276Twitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: discord.gg/BewfJMqTwitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#tanks #tankhistory #warthunder
Australias Better Panther Tank Spookston 2022-11-27 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The Australian A.C.IV was one of the first premiums I ever bought for War Thunder, and it still holds up really well. It has solid armor and mobility in addition to a very hard-hitting cannon, plus it's a lot smaller than a Panther. I'm pretty surprised that Gaijin hasn't uptiered it yet, but I don't think it's overpowered. Its only downside is that it's in the British tree :)Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory Australia's Better Panther Tank
The Invincible Heavy Tank Spookston 2022-11-25 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3France isn't typically known for its heavy tanks, but the premium B1 ter has undoubtedly made a name for itself. It absolutely wrecked low tier ground realistic before Gaijin finally moved it to a battle rating of 2.7, but it's still an incredibly powerful machine in the right hands. It's one of the best heavies in War Thunder, in my opinion.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory The Invincible Heavy Tank
The American T-14 Armata Spookston 2022-11-23 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3When General Dynamics unveiled their AbramsX tank technology demonstrator, which uses a remote turret and moves all crew members to the hull, many were quick to compare it to the infamous T-14 Armata. However, there's a much older M1 Abrams variant that trialed the crew-in-hull concept first. It was the M1 TTB (Tank Test Bed), designed during the early to mid 1980s. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For PeaceHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
200K Subscriber Q&A Spookston 2022-11-20 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3In celebration of hitting 200,000 subscribers, I thought it would be cool to do another round of questions and answers with some casual War Thunder gameplay in the background. My end goal for YouTube was to hit 100K, so hitting 200K shortly thereafter is nothing short of amazing to me. Thank you all. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Gaijins Fake Panther Tank Spookston 2022-11-19 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The German Panther II tank has become an increasingly rare sight in War Thunder ground battles. It shouldn't be much of a surprise, since Gaijin removed it from the tech tree in 2019. Seeing as new players weren't around at that time, I figured I would explain why it was hidden and what its gameplay is like.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory Gaijin's Fake Panther Tank
The Fastest Light Tank Ever Made Spookston 2022-11-16 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3As you guys know, light tanks are my favorite type of armored fighting vehicle. But I've been wondering, what is the fastest light tank ever made? I thought maybe it'd be the BT-7, M18, or VT1-2, but that's actually not the case. To find out, we have to go back to the Armored Combat Vehicle Technology program. Yes, the program that spawned the HSTV-L. No, the HSTV-L is not the fastest. It was called HIMAG, and I hope that Gaijin doesn't see this since the tank would make a terrible addition to War Thunder.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Intro video: youtube.com/watch?v=R-6ldwtQjXASound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
If War Thunders Strv 103 Was Historically Accurate Spookston 2022-11-14 | Decal: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I didn't think there would be enough info to make a historically accurate video, but I was wrong. The Stridsvagn 103 or Strv 103 was a Swedish main battle tank with an unconventional design. The armament was stationary to reduce the vehicle's height and the complexity of the autoloader system. Aiming was accomplished by turning the entire vehicle and adjusting the suspension. It was a fairly successful tank, though expensive to procure. Sources:S-Tank in Ten Minutes with Stefan KarlssonJane's Armour and Artillery 1998-99Armor: March-April 1968Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Strv 103CCheck the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Halo: CE - Perilous JourneyHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/user?u=2750276Twitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: discord.gg/BewfJMqTwitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#tanks #tankhistory #warthunder
The Dumbest Tank In War Thunder Spookston 2022-11-12 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3A while ago I made a video saying that Gaijin should not add the infamous Sturmtiger (aka 38cm Sturmorser) to War Thunder, as it would probably be both frustrating to use and play against. After getting a test drive for the ungainly heavy tank turned assault vehicle, I think I was more or less correct. The 380mm rocket has abysmal velocity and loves to do no damage sometimes. It also can be destroyed if someone shoots the barrel, sending you back to the hangar real quick. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely fun for a bit, but it does get old. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Makin' A Sweep, Fire For Peace, Comanche DownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory The Dumbest Tank In War Thunder (Sturmtiger)
How Bad Was The Bradley IFV? Spookston 2022-11-09 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The Bradley IFV has received an undue amount of criticism over the years. With the proliferation of the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle, the US Army recognized that they would need their own infantry fighting vehicle to replace the aging M113 armored personnel carrier. What emerged was the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, designed as the M2 IFV and M3 CFV. The Bradley was lambasted by military reformers for various reasons. The Bradley did have some faults, but its poor reputation is largely unearned.0:00 - Intro0:42 - History2:17 - Bradley's Initial Reception3:45 - ODS4:31 - Closing StatementSources:The Bradley and how it Got that Way, Technology, Institutions, and the Problem of Mechanized Infantry in the United States Army – W. Blair HaworthBradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vehicles - R.P. HunnicuttNSIAD-87-40 Bradley Vehicle: Army's Efforts To Make It More SurvivableNSIAD-92-94 Operation Desert Storm: Early Performance Assessment of Bradley and AbramsNSIAD-88-149FS Bradley Vehicle: Status of Transmission's ReliabilityDepartment of Defense Appropriations for 1984A182777 Army Acquisition System vs. The MediaCheck the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Comanche DownCommand and Conquer: Generals - Fight for PeaceHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The One Shot Wonder (Chi-Nu II) Spookston 2022-11-07 | Decal: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The Chi-Nu II (or Chi-Nu 2, whichever you prefer) is probably the most solid premium tank you can get for the Japanese tank tech tree. It used to wreak havoc in the lower tiers of WT before Gaijin moved it up to 4.3, but it's still a very potent medium tank with powerful armament. I like to compare it to a railgun since it's so devastating. It'll destroy most targets in one shot, hence the title.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various China ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: apexgamingpcs.com/pages/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Steam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tankhistory #tanks The One Shot Wonder (Chi-Nu II)
Is The ZTZ59A Broken? Spookston 2022-11-05 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The Chinese ZTZ59A was one of my favorite premium tanks in War Thunder. It used to sit at a realistic battle rating of 8.0, where it was quite good compared to everything around it. The ZTZ59A is basically a Chinese T-55 or a beefed up T-54. It has a vertical stabilizer, laser rangefinder, good armor, and potent ammunition. It apparently wasn't strong enough for Gaijin though, as they decided to move it to 7.7. This elevated the ZTZ59A from being great to being overpowered. Feel free to disagree with me, but I feel the ZTZ59A is now one of the strongest tanks in that BR range.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Steam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The US Armys Newest Tank Spookston 2022-11-02 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3As part of the US Army's efforts to modernize its forces, a new vehicle called the Mobile Protected Firepower or MPF has recently been developed. Two prototypes were in the running; a modernized M8 AGS from BAE Systems, and a new vehicle called the Griffin II from General Dynamics Land Systems. The Griffin II is based on the Ajax AFV, itself based on the ASCOD AFV. The Griffin II beat the modernized M8 AGS, in part because BAE failed to meet requirements. The MPF is designed to be a sort of light tank or self-propelled gun that will accompany infantry units into areas where heavier assets such as the M1 Abrams would be unable to go. The Army is emphatic that the MPF is not a light tank, as they don't want MPF crews to go off and pick fights with main battle tanks. We'll be taking a look at the MPF's specifications and design. Interestingly, it uses or can use some parts that were displayed on the AbramsX technology demonstrator.Sources:GAO-20-579 - Next Generation Combat VehiclesMobility, Shock, and Firepower for Light Armor-Infantry Operations by CPT S. Scott DiddamsWeapon Systems Handbook 2020-2021ARMOR - Spring 2020Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Mobility, Reconnaissance, and Firepower Programs - Congressional Research Service"Two Light Tank Prototypes Battle for the Future of Army Firepower" - Popular Mechanics"US Army eliminates BAE Systems from ‘light tank' competition" by Ashley Roque of Jane's Information GroupTank Ammunition - United States Army Acquisition Support Center Mobile Protected Firepower: An Opportunity - Association of the United States ArmyA look at the upcoming Mobile Protected Firepower with GDLS at MANWARCON 2022 by Sofilein (youtu.be/WzHiVtwLHhg)The Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) System - Congressional Research ServiceCheck the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory #mpf
The Anti-Everything Missile Carrier Spookston 2022-10-31 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Since CAS is such a recurrent problem in War Thunder realistic battles, one of my favorite things to do is act as a dedicated anti-air player. With the Air Defense Anti-Tank System or ADATS, you can engage both aircraft and ground vehicles with success. Though Gaijin have nerfed the ADATS somewhat, it is still a great tool to have on your team. The only issue is that Russia is so dominant at top tier that your NATO teams will often crumble around you, leaving you to fend off hordes of T-80BVMs and T-90s by yourself. I was able to eventually get a nuke with the ADATS, but it was an incredibly close call.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The 2S38 Is Absolutely Broken Spookston 2022-10-29 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I didn't think the new War Thunder update "Fire and Ice" would cause much trouble. Sure, most of the new Finnish tanks are copy-paste, but the devs didn't appear to be adding any vehicles that were overtly broken or overpowered. That was until they announced the premium 2S38 light tank just a day before the patch dropped. They likely did this because they knew it would receive a lot of backlash. The 2S38 is actually a SPAA vehicle that hasn't entered service yet, but Gaijin is calling it a light tank so they can sell it as a premium. The 2S38 is arguably on par with or better than the HSTV-L and OTOMATIC which both sit at a battle rating of 10.7 in ground realistic battles. The 2S38 sits at 9.7. Not only does it get powerful APFSDS, but it also gets APHE, proxy, 3rd gen thermals, and IRST. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Strongest M1 Abrams Ever Built Spookston 2022-10-26 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3With the reveal of the next-generation AbramsX tech demonstrator, I thought I would talk about a much older M1 Abrams testbed. Development of the CATTB or Component Advanced Technology Demonstrator was initiated by TACOM in 1987. The goal was to take all of the advanced tank technology the US Army was experimenting with and put it on one prototype. A standard M1A1 was modified to have a 140mm XM291 cannon, XM91 bustle autoloader, Cummins AIPS diesel engine, and much more. Sources:United States Army - Weapons Systems 1991Department of Defense Critical Technologies Plan 1989US Future Combat & Weapon Systems Handbook Volume 1The TARDEC Story, Sixty-five Years of InnovationArmy Research. Development and Acquisition Bulletin March-April 1993Jane's Armour and Artillery 1992-94Research Needed For More Compact Intermittent Combustion Propulsion Systems For Army Combat VehiclesM1 Abrams Tank by Henry WilsonThe Future Combat System (FCS): Technology Evolution Review and Feasibility AssessmentCheck the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Steam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
When Your Tank Is A Giant Revolver Spookston 2022-10-24 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3One of my favorite premium tanks in the US tank tech tree is the T54E1 medium tank, which combines the hull of an M48 Patton with an oscillating turret. The T54E1 has a nine-round drum autoloader fixed to the turret's vertical portion, essentially making it a giant 105mm revolver. Gameplay with the T54E1 is pretty enjoyable and I would say it's worth buying just for that, but if you're expecting to get high win rates with it, lower those expectations. You get uptiered constantly and have to slug it out with the plethora of powerful Soviet / Russian tanks in that battle rating range, most of which are stabilized. Gaijin could probably lower it to 7.7 and it wouldn't cause trouble. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory #spookston
How Gaijin Can Fix France Spookston 2022-10-22 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Gaijin doesn't seem to be too keen on adding a lot of French vehicle to War Thunder. Despite France having a plethora of potential additions that would be very unique, the French tank tech tree is relatively small compared to the big three (US, Germany, Russia). Today, we'll be going over some top tier additions that could help France out a bit. Not really main battle tanks like the Leclerc, but support vehicles such as the EBRC Jaguar and Vextra 105.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Ugliest Light Tank Spookston 2022-10-19 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Honestly, I didn't think I would make a gameplay video on the American CCVL light tank. I already made a video when Gaijin announced it, saying it was pretty much just going to be an XM8 with slightly different stats. After all, the CCVL is an early prototype of the XM8. But then I realized I could make a video to see if my hypothesis was correct. I brought both to a battle rating of 10.0 in realistic battles, and wouldn't you believe it, they performed pretty much identically. The CCVL seemed to punch a bit harder thanks to M833, but the XM8 appeared to be a bit speedier. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Panther On Steroids Spookston 2022-10-17 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3When Update Drone Age was first shown off, one of the first tanks we saw was the German VK 3002 (or VK 30.02), which is a prototype for the infamous Panther medium tank. The production model Panther is often described as a quasi-heavy tank since it was quite heavy and had thick frontal armor. The VK 3002 is more in line with what the Panther would be if it was an actual medium. The VK is almost ten metric tons lighter than the Panther, but trades this for worse armor. The armor still isn't bad by any means, but some things will go through it pretty easily, such as the Sherman Firefly. Most importantly, the VK has a battle rating of 5.0, meaning that it absolutely stomps in downtiers. Germany truly does suffer. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
What Is AbramsX? Spookston 2022-10-15 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The vaunted M1 Abrams main battle tank has been in service with the United States military since the 1980s, when the Cold War was in full swing. The M1, designed with crew survivability as its primary design consideration, has gone through a number of upgrades to maintain its effectiveness. The latest in its long line of tech demonstrators is the AbramsX, which was shown off at AUSA 2022. General Dynamics Land Systems is offering the AbramsX as a stopgap solution to follow the M1A2 SEPv3 and SEPv4 while an entirely new tank is developed. It has a trove of new gadgets and technologies onboard; including an XM360 cannon, AN/VVR-4 laser warning system, Meggitt autoloader, Trophy active protection system, and Switchblade drones. It's unlikely that the US Army will take the AbramsX. The more likely outcome is that the Army takes certain aspects that they like and apply them to SEPv5. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Absolute Rarest Tank In War Thunder Spookston 2022-10-12 | Install Raid for Free - IOS/ANDROID/PC: clcr.me/Spookston and get a special starter pack - Available only for the next 30 daysI've been very interested in rare War Thunder vehicles recently, so I decided to see if I could play the rarest tank in the game, the AMX-50 Surblindé. Surprisingly, Gaijin actually accepted my request and gave me a test drive for it. The Surblindé was an event vehicle that was supposed to be about as rare as the German E-100 heavy tank, but a lot of the people who got it were banned for cheating. Much like its tech tree counterpart, the AMX-50 Surbaissé, the AMX-50 is a heavy tank with an oscillating turret and autoloading 120mm gun. The 120mm fires full-bore AP that is very similar to the shell fired by the American M103 heavy tank, but at one round every six seconds. Though the AMX-50's armor is ineffective, it is an incredibly strong sniper. It is an incredibly fun tank to play. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:24 - Sponsorship break2:40 - Gameplay11:18 - OutroDecal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Why The M1 Abrams Beat The Leopard 2 Spookston 2022-10-10 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Dalek's video: youtu.be/7gSiRZNtI-AIn the 1970s, NATO countries were trying to develop new and powerful main battle tanks to counter the looming threat of Soviet armor. After the failure of the MBT-70 program, the United States and Germany went their separate ways to develop their own vehicles. However, in the interest of interoperability, Germany offered their new Leopard 2 MBT as a competitor to the Army's XM1 prototypes. A competition and a scandal ensued, with the Leopard eventually being withdrawn. Many people nowadays speculate that the Leopard 2 should have won and that the M1 Abrams only won because of favoritism, politics, economic grounds, or a combination of the three. After doing some digging, I do not believe this was the case.Sources:U.S. Army XM-1 Tank Program: Hearings Before the Committee on Armed ServicesMAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION REFORM - ARMY XM-1 TANK PROGRAMReport of the Oversight Hearings on the Status of the Army XM-1 Tank ProgramHearings on Military Posture and H.R. 6495Department of Defense Appropriations for 1981ADA267030 “Prepare the Army for War; A Historical Overview of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, 1973-1993.”ADA141313 “COMPETITION AS AN ACQUISITION STRATEGY: IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ON PROCUREMENT COSTSADA039673 “An Examination of the XM-1 Tank System Acquisition Program in a Peacetime Environment”ADA592510 “Big Five Lessons for Today and Tomorrow”ADA105123 “Collaborative Development of Main Battle Tanks; Lessons from the U.S.-German Experience, 1963-1978”ADA109202 “PERSONNEL AND TRAINING SUBSYSTEM INTEGRATION IN AN ARMOR SYSTEM”Abrams: A History of the American Main Battle Tank by R.P. HunnicuttM1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank 1993–2018 by Steven J. ZalogaCamp Colt to Desert Storm, The History of U.S. Armored Forces by George F. HofmannLeopard 2 Main Battle Tank 1979-98 by Michael JerchelPSAD-78-1 Department of Defense Consideration of West Germany's Leopard as the Army's New Main Battle TankCheck the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Subnautica - Into The UnknownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Getting A Nuke With Anti-Air Spookston 2022-10-08 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3One of the most outstanding achievements in War Thunder is getting enough kills, assists, and point captures to spawn a nuke in tank battles. There are some vehicles that make this task relatively trivial, though. The PT-76-57 is probably the easiest tank to get a nuke with, but the AMX-30 DCA isn't too far off I think. This French SPAA is a close relative to the British Falcon, but lacks a stabilizer and has a radar. The cannons on the DCA are absolutely devastating and allow you to tackle most threats with ease, as you have access to both APDS and AP-I which acts like APHE. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Tank That Once Broke Top Tier Spookston 2022-10-05 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Some of you guys might not have played War Thunder long enough to remember it, but there was a brief period of time where the American M1 Abrams main battle tank absolutely wrecked balance at top tier. When the M1 was added, its main competitors were the German Leopard 2K and Russian T-64B. While powerful in their own right, these tanks were not as strong as the M1. The M1 was almost impossible to ammo rack thanks to the blowout panels in the bustle, it was the fastest MBT around, and it had decent armor. Nowadays, things are a bit different. The M1 can still do some damage, but it is outclassed by much more capable tanks. Its saving grace is that it often gets downtiers against T-72 TURMS players. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
If Top Tier America Was Historically Accurate Spookston 2022-10-03 | War Thunder Decal: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I recently made a video poking fun at Russia and their, well, let's just say *lackluster* military performance recently. I don't even know if saying "recently" would be entirely correct, as a lot of the issues seem to be deep-rooted. It was fun to think of these thing's from the perspective of a Gaijin developer and how these could be represented in War Thunder, so I thought I could do the same thing for the United States military. Now, this isn't to say that the US Army is even close to as bad as the Russian military, but everyone makes mistakes. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Halo: CE - Perilous JourneyHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/user?u=2750276Twitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: discord.gg/BewfJMqTwitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#tanks #tankhistory #warthunder
Proof War Thunder Can Be Fun (ft. OddBawZ) Spookston 2022-10-01 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Odd's channel: youtube.com/c/OddBawZ/featuredWhen I play War Thunder nowadays, I'm usually playing solo for video footage, but fellow content creator OddBawZ was kind enough to reach out and ask me if I wanted to knock out a few matches with him. He's always given me the impression he's a chill guy, so I said yes. We ended playing for a while so this is more of a funny moments compilation than a proper video, but I hope you guys enjoy it nonetheless. Even when you're getting certified Gaijin moments back to back, playing with a friend makes it much more bearable. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
AMX-30 But Only Using The 20mm Autocannon Spookston 2022-09-28 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3In a recent video, a surprising number of you guys challenged me to play the French AMX-30 main battle tank as an infantry fighting vehicle, or IFV. Ergo, I could not use the main gun, only the 20mm coaxial autocannon. I figured this would be somewhat entertaining since Gaijin seemingly refuses to add IFVs to France, but it was mostly just incredibly painful. Regardless, I hope it's at least somewhat entertaining. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Rarest Soviet Heavy Tank In War Thunder Spookston 2022-09-26 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The experimental IS-7 Soviet heavy tank used to be one of the best tanks in War Thunder. It was actually quite broken upon its introduction, now it stands as an excellent example of the issue of battle rating compression. The IS-7 is still extremely powerful in downtiers, packing excellent armament, solid mobility, and effective armor. In uptiers, however, the IS-7 almost exclusively faces main battle tanks that have stabilizers, APFSDS, and thermal sights. It is also one of the rarest and more expensive tanks in the game, sitting at a market price of ~1149 Gaijin coins. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
This Tank Beats Everything Spookston 2022-09-24 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3In War Thunder's recent Drone Age update, a lot of tanks received some serious bug fixes. The American TCM AGS probably received the biggest upgrade, as it shed three tons of weight and received an extra 100hp to its engine. You might not think these would have a huge impact since the AGS was already pretty fast, but they do. The AGS can now keep pace with wheeled vehicles like the Rooikat. The TCM AGS is now one of the strongest light tanks in the US tank tech tree, if not the strongest. It also looks like the Scorpion tank from Halo, hence the title. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Gaijin, Please Stop Doing This Spookston 2022-09-21 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3This year's crafting event is here, and Gaijin devs are sticking to their tried and true method of releasing either a Soviet heavy tank, a Leopard prototype, or a US armored gun system candidate. The CCVL, or Close Combat Vehicle Light, is nothing new. It is the precursor to the XM8 AGS and will perform almost identically, with the only real difference being its CITV. The event reward should have been something for a minor nation. If they were set on adding something for the US ground tech tree, it should have been something more unique. Getting ~9.0 light tanks that perform identically is getting very old. Also, stop giving them C76A1. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Most Overkill Anti-Tank Missile Spookston 2022-09-19 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3In the late stages of the Cold War, Soviet tank development took a rapid turn that frightened NATO leaders. Not only were current generation main battle tanks becoming much more prevalent, but it was becoming increasingly difficult to destroy them with infantry anti-tank weapons and air deployable assets. This was largely due to their large investment in explosive reactive armor, which is great for countering chemical effect rounds such as shaped charges. In order to counter these new developments, the US military began to investigate a variety of new anti-tank technologies. These included new 105mm and 120mm tank ammunition, top attack anti-tank missiles, and kinetic energy missiles. Kinetic energy developments included the SPIKE hypervelocity rocket, Vought Hypervelocity Missile (HVM), Line of Sight Anti-Tank (LOSAT), Advanced Kinetic Energy Missile (ADKEM), and Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM). These were all powerful tools in their own right.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Subnautica - Into The UnknownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Update Drone Age Is Terrible Spookston 2022-09-17 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I honestly wasn't expecting much from the latest War Thunder update, named "Drone Age", but I didn't expect unmanned aerial vehicles to be as problematic as they are. I knew drones would be bad, sure, hence the video I made recently, but I didn't expect Gaijin to make drones spawn in space where they don't render in or appear on the radars of self-propelled anti-air units. There are some other notable occurrences, such as the Su-25 Frogfoot / Grach being added at 9.3 with all-aspect IR missiles. At least the new effects are pretty nice, and the TCM AGS got a nice upgrade. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Most Broke Tank Destroyer Spookston 2022-09-14 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3After making my video on the German Maus heavy tank, some of you were kind enough to abide by my new "13 horsepower per ton minimum" rule and suggest a light tank turned tank destroyer, the French AMX-13 HOT. The AMX-13 HOT is certainly not the best tank destroyer out there, being nothing more than an AMX-13 with six HOT anti-tank missiles strapped to it, hence the "low effort" in the title. However, it is still a fairly fun tank to play if you are cautious. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
A Tank So Bad It Had To Be Removed Spookston 2022-09-12 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3To say that the Maus heavy tank has had a tumultuous history in War Thunder would be a massive understatement. A fan favorite in the German tank tech tree, the Maus was removed a few years ago along with tanks like the Panther II and Coelian. Unlike these tanks, the Maus was not removed for being fictional. A working Maus prototype was complete. No, the Maus was removed because it was simply too hard to balance. That's what Gaijin says, at least. I personally think the Maus is fine as it is, it's just incredibly boring to play due to how slow it is. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Tired of CAS? Try GHPC Spookston 2022-09-10 | GHPC Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1705180/Gunner_HEAT_PCGHPC Patreon: patreon.com/GunnerHEATPC/membership GHPC Discord: discord.gg/eH5vf65After a lot of hard work from Radian Simulations, Gunner Heat PC is finally in early access. GHPC is a sim-lite tank game, designed by a small group of friends who got fed up with live service models. It's set in the Fulda Gap, 1985, but will eventually branch into other theaters and conflicts. You take control of various armored fighting vehicles including main battle tanks (MBTs), infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), and armored personnel carriers (APCs). Each vehicle is modeled as realistically as possible, giving vehicles their unique idiosyncrasies. Even though it's in early access, it's still a blast to play. You can try the new campaign mode or jump into instant action scenarios, with the latter being my favorite. The sounds and voice acting are phenomenal, as most of you probably already know.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):GHPC Soundtrack - 1985GHPC Soundtrack - Threat factorHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/SpookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#gunnerheatpc #tanks #tankhistory
The Helicopter Exterminator Spookston 2022-09-07 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Seeing all the discourse surrounding drones and close air support has put me in a big anti-air mood. The British Stormer HVM might not be the best SPAA for stopping conventional CAS aircraft, but it is quite good at nailing helicopters. It is incredibly satisfying to nail Ka-50 and Ka-52 pilots before they even have time to react. The high-velocity missiles can be tricky to aim since they have two stages and are kinetic, but when you do land a hit it is immensely gratifying. Apparently Gaijin is going to nerf the Stormer even more in the next update, Drone Age, but I hope that doesn't go through.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Object 248 Experience Spookston 2022-09-05 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The battlepass in War Thunder started pretty strong, but slowly became less rewarding and interesting over time. The new top reward premium tank, Object 248, brings some fun back into it. Object 248 is essentially an IS-2 with a 100mm cannon instead of the infamous 122mm, but it is much more fun to play. The 100mm has basically the same penetration but slightly less damage and a much faster reload rate. It's definitely worth getting the battlepass if you're a fan of Russian tanks or are just looking for an effective premium to grind with. I do wish Gaijin would bring back some of the more unique offerings, but Object 248 is welcome regardless.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Top Tier Russia Is Extremely Balanced Spookston 2022-09-03 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3The Russian tech tree has been dominating top tier War Thunder for probably more than a year now. It's honestly kind of hard to remember a time when Russia wasn't dominating in tank battles. Vehicles like the Ka-52, T-80BVM, T-72B3, and Mig-27K made fighting against Russian teams an absolute nightmare, so I thought I could demonstrate that for some of the players that haven't reached that battle rating yet. I had hoped that Gaijin would do something to bring other nations up to par, but they're adding the T-80UK in the next update, so.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Drones Are A Terrible Idea Spookston 2022-08-31 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3With the upcoming War Thunder update, Gaijin have decided that now is a great time to add drones (also known as UAVs or RPAs) to ground battles. Frankly, I think this is an absolutely terrible idea. Ground battles already devolve into a mess where close air support assets such as helicopters and attack jets absolutely stomp anything on the ground, and the only counter is to either hide or spawn a vehicle that can't engage tanks very well. Top tier gameplay is only going to get worse with this mechanic. Both scout drones and strike drones present their own set of problems.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Why Do Tanks Use Camouflage? Spookston 2022-08-29 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Armored fighting vehicle enthusiasts likely think the title is asking a fairly obvious question, but I have received a decent number of comments asking why tanks use camouflage to try and conceal themselves. Tanks are huge, make a lot of noise, and have a lot of armor. Why would they need to hide? Wouldn't it be really inefficient to spend all that time painting them? These are all pretty easy questions to answer, but I figured I would also use this video as an excuse to explore the history and technology behind tank camouflage. It goes a bit deeper than you might think. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Subnautica - Into The UnknownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Is The Leopard 2AV Fake? Spookston 2022-08-27 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3War Thunder players are finally starting to get their hands on the top rewards for this year's summer event. The ground reward is a German main battle tank, the Leopard 2AV PT19. The only issue is that by calling it PT19, Gaijin have unnecessarily painted themselves into a corner. The PT19 in the game hardly resembles the actual PT19 in terms of how it performs, so I'll be going through the tank's history, what's different about it, and what should be done.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The AliExpress T-62 Spookston 2022-08-24 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I didn't think I would enjoy the Chinese Object 122MT much, but it's actually a very fun tank. It is basically a better T-62 that has missiles and a laser rangefinder. Not only is the tank itself great, but it has a lot of great backup vehicles like the WZ305. I actually ended up putting a talisman on mine. I'm honestly not quite sure if it's overpowered or not, it's certainly very strong, but it doesn't seem to do great in uptiers. Another case of BR compression ruining things for everyone, I guess. I hope Gaijin adds more unique vehicles like this in the future.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
If Top Tier Russia Was Historically Accurate Spookston 2022-08-22 | War Thunder Decal: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Russia's armed forces have not been having a great time as of late. Not only do they have a bungled invasion on their plate, but the annual tank biathlon has shown that some of their armored vehicles are not quite up to specification. Seeing all of this and how dominant Russian vehicles are in War Thunder, especially at top tier, I thought it would be fun to look at some of the ways Russian tanks are overperforming and some of the ways their equipment is malfunctioning in real life. It should be obvious, but the usual level of research was not done for this video. This is merely a collection of things that have been observed as Russian vehicles continue to operate. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Halo: CE - Perilous JourneyHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Second channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/user?u=2750276Twitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: discord.gg/BewfJMqTwitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#tanks #tankhistory #warthunder
The AMX-30 ACRA Is Pure Pain Spookston 2022-08-20 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3It seems like Gaijin is always giving France the short end of the stick, and the AMX-30 ACRA is a perfect example. Despite being similar but outright worse when compared to the M60A2 Starship, the ACRA has the same battle rating. It is definitely not to worst tank in War Thunder, but it certainly isn't very good.Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Electric Light Tank Spookston 2022-08-17 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3I've been trying to cover late / post Cold War US light tank programs lately, with most of the focus being on vehicles that used cased telescoped ammunition technology. Vehicles like the HSTV-L, RDF/LT, and whatever MRAAS would have been mounted on. This time we'll be talking about the M8 Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt was a derivative of the M8 Armored Gun System that almost made it into service with the Army's airborne forces. The Thunderbolt would end up mounting a few novel technologies, such as a 120mm ETC gun and a hybrid electric drive system. Gaijin could probably add the Thunderbolt to War Thunder as a capstone for the US light tank line. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Subnautica - Into The UnknownCommand and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Most Satisfying CAS Destroyer Spookston 2022-08-15 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3Playing self-propelled anti-air vehicles and denying CAS planes any victories is probably my favorite activity in War Thunder. Proximity-fuzed high explosive rounds are especially helpful for this, and the Chinese WZ305 is one of the first SPAA to get the. The WZ305 is basically a ZSU-57-2 with proxy, so it's great at destroying tanks as well as aircraft. It's probably the most satisfying SPAA I've used since vehicles with radar almost feel too easy sometimes. It's much more rewarding when you get the lead right yourself. I've seen some people saying the WZ is overpowered, but I don't think I agree. I hope Gaijin keeps it where it is, truth be told. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Cars That Should Be Added To War Thunder Spookston 2022-08-13 | Though War Thunder has thousands of vehicles at this point, there are still plenty more that Gaijin could add to make the game a bit more balanced or interesting. One relatively unexplored area is armored cars or wheeled fighting vehicles in general. Adding more armored cars opens up a lot of options for smaller nations like Israel and France. Today we'll be talking about the MOWAG Shark FL20, RAM series of armor cars, and MOWAG Piranha 8x8. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Subnautica - Into the UnknownHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/SpookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
Germany Truly Suffers Spookston 2022-08-10 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3In some War Thunder circles, it's commonly said that the German tank tech tree isn't very good, especially for tanks that existed during the mid to late portion of WWII. Tanks like the Tiger and Panther fought M4 Shermans and T-34s, why are they fighting postwar tanks with HEAT and sabot? Contrary to this belief, I think German tanks in this BR range are quite good. You might even say some of them are a bit too good. Gaijin gave some pretty significant BR reductions to tanks in this range, and the effects are pretty noticeable. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
The Rarest Artillery In War Thunder Spookston 2022-08-08 | Decal affiliate link: tinyurl.com/42thwzv3There are plenty of rare vehicles in War Thunder, but there aren't many as rare as the French Lorraine 155 Mle.50. The Lorraine 155 is an artillery vehicle that sits at a battle rating of 4.3 in realistic, and is one of the only vehicles in War Thunder to have collision modeled for the cannon barrel. I hope Gaijin doesn't implement barrel collision for other vehicles, because while I didn't have an issue with it in the Lorraine, I think it would be incredibly annoying. Check the channel "About" section for the link to the creator of my profile picture.Songs used (in order from first to last):Command and Conquer: Generals - Various USA ThemesHalo 3: ODST - Rain (Deference for Darkness)Sound mods: Epic Thunder (Pre-release)Gunner HEAT PC Crew Voices Mod (Personal, go play the game: gunnerheatpc.com )Sponsor: https://apexpartner.app/redirect/spookstonSecond channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_z0IvBt9VKgVY9_CgThzIAPatreon: patreon.com/spookstonTwitter: twitter.com/SpookstonReddit: /u/spookstonDiscord: See my Patreon page.Twitch: twitch.tv/spookstonwtSteam: goo.gl/BYQjC9#warthunder #tanks #tankhistory
