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18-25 April: [Premium Shop] Mid April Specials

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Tank Commanders,

An army is only as strong as its weakest soldier. Same goes for tankers whether we are in a clan, a team, or a platoon. We must find strength in numbers, unity, and a diversity of skills to truly deserve glorious victories!

That's why in this special, you will find a total of 14 fine tanks from a variety of nations, tiers, and types - bundled up with handy battle resources for the perfect gift, or on sale at great discounts. Use your supreme tank knowledge to select the best tanks for yourselves and your friends!

Happy shopping!

18-25 April: [Premium Shop] Mid April Specials

Event Start: 18 April, 2014 (Friday) @ 13:30 - 14:00 UTC+8 (06:00 UTC)

Event End: 25 April, 2014 (Friday) @ 13:30 - 14:00 UTC+8 (06:00 UTC)

Please note that timings are not fixed and may vary within that range.

Package Name	Package Contents	Value in Gold	Price
Economical Booster	1 Day Premium 650 250,000 Credits	1,525	USD 5.75
Big Savings Booster	3 Days Premium 2,500 1,000,000 Credits	5,650	USD 21.25
Rare Tank Mega Bundle	Tetrarch KV-5 M3 Light M4A2E4 Sherman T1E6 Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f) 6 Garage Slot	14,440	USD 59.95
Blast from the Past Rarities	Tetrarch KV-5 M3 Light T1E6 4 Garage Slot	11,050	USD 41.89
KV5 Holiday Special	KV-5 1 Garage Slot	7,800	USD 33.19
B2 Gold Bundle	Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f) 1 Garage Slot 15,000	16,550	USD 62.49
B2 Gold and Credits Bundle	Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f) 1 Garage Slot 30 Days Premium 5,000 3,000,000 Credits	16,550	USD 62.49
112 Bundle	112 1 Garage Slot 7 Days Premium	13,800	USD 52.29
T-34-3 Bundle	T-34-3 1 Garage Slot 7 Days Premium	12,550	USD 48.09
Type 64 Bundle	Type 64 1 Garage Slot 3 Days Premium	4,450	USD 16.59

Enjoy 50% discounts on the following Premium tanks:

Tier III SPG Sexton I
Tier V MT Matilda Black Prince
Tier V HT Excelsior

Enjoy 30% discounts on the following Premium tanks:

Tier VI HT TOG II
Tier VII TD AT-15A

More details on the featured tanks:

Tetrarch

The Tetrarch is a Soviet tier 2 premium light tank.

It was provided to the USSR from Britain through the Lend-Lease Act. In World of Tanks, the Tetrarch is one to look out for as it mysteriously sneaks into gift shop bundles on rare occasions.

It is well-armed, fast on firm ground and has a powerful radio. This is balanced by very weak armour, and poor view range and traverse speed.

Pros:

Excellent acceleration and top speed
Excellent penetration, accuracy and damage
Good turret traverse speed
Good signal range
Fantastic matchmaking

Cons:

Poor armour
Poor view range
Accelerates much faster than its tracks could turn, affecting mobility
Rather low ammo capacity

KV-5

The KV-5 is a Tier VIII heavy from the Soviet tech tree. It has a strong hull and turret armour. This makes the KV-5 a good choice for ramming strategies. If taking down an opponent's tank like a heavy-weight wrestling champion is your idea of fun, send this metal monster to your garage!

Although the KV-5 can run up to 40km/h, it needs space to execute ramming techniques. Also, beware of vehicles from higher tiers as the KV-5 cannot penetrate armor beyond 125-209mm.

Get the KV-5 if you strongly value a good defence and a tank's credit-earning capability.

Pros:

Strong hull and turret armour
Can take a lot of damage
Decent speed for a heavy tank
High HP
Earns a high amount of credits
Good rate of fire

Cons:

Large size makes it a challenge to find proper hiding spots
Low penetration for its tier
Slow turret traverse

M3 Light

The M3 Light is a Soviet tier 3 premium light tank. It is currently not available from the in-game store.

It was previously available to new players for completing the in-game training course. It's slightly better than a stock M3 Stuart, but inferior to one that's been fully upgraded. Even so, don't underestimate this tank, as it still has decent top speed and a fast-firing cannon.

Pros:

Excellent top speed
Good turret traverse speed and elevation arc
Good rate of fire
Does not encounter tier 5 battles, unlike the regular Stuart

Cons:

Poor damage and penetration
Poor view and signal range

M4A2E4 Sherman

The M4A2E4 Sherman is a great support tank. This tier 5 American MT has a good RoF and does a fine job taking care of enemy scouts - especially medium and light tanks of a lower tier. It's got good mobility and can accelerate to its top speed of 52km/hr fairly quickly.

Although it has a superior frontal armour, you will not want to get hit on the sides while driving this tank. So stay close with teammates that can protect your sides and help absorb damage. This Sherman makes an awesome ride if you are into making credits fast!

Pros:

Armour can bounce shots
Accelerates well
Good signal range
Good turret traverse
Good hull traverse
Good matchmaking

Cons:

Larger than a regular Sherman
Inaccurate gun
Not to be used for scout rushes
Poor penetration

T1E6

The T1E6 is a tier 2 American premium light tank. It has a great max speed (48km/hr) and rate of fire (42.86r/m). So, hit-and-run strategies work best for this tank.

Like most light tanks, the T1E6 has weak armor. This tank has a bad view range, so it does not perform well as a scout. For best results, team up with tanks that have stronger armor so you can utilize the T1E6's firing speed.

Pros:

Accelerates quickly
No cost for AP ammo
Maneuvers well
Good rate of fire
Satisfactory reload time

Cons:

Not a strong damage-dealer
Weak armor
Low accuracy
Limited view range

B2 740 (f)

The Pz.Kpfw. B2 740 (f) is a German tier 4 premium heavy tank. It has an excellent view range of 330m and has a gun with decent accuracy. A high rate of fire of 27.63 r/m helps this beast to deal lots of damage in battle. It can perform well in both long-range and close-distance combat. Enemy ammo tends to bounce off its thick hull sides too.

Although this tank has good defence and offence characteristics, it can be slow and hard to manoeuvre. It does not have difficulty taking care of enemy tanks of a similar tier. But will face problems when it's up against enemies with better armour.

Pros:

High rate of fire and quick aim time
Good matchmaking
Thick hull sides can bounce most shots when angled well
Quick track traverse speed and adequate acceleration
Decent gun

Cons:

Does not camouflage well
Frontal armour retains the 35mm weak spot
Thin turret is easily penetrated up close
Exposed tracks
Low top speed
Basic radio

112

The 112 is a Tier 8 Chinese heavy tank.

Most people will agree that the 112 is like a distant cousin of the IS-6 due to an approximately equal amount of armour and gun performance. However, there are some key differences that separate one from the other; its armour is slightly thicker and is distributed more towards the front rather than the sides, enabling it to withstand more hits in a head-on attack.

The gun's performance is equally impressive, which is enhanced by the premium HEAT rounds that it can fire. With it, one can achieve a powerful 250 penetration rating, which can demolish all but the toughest tanks in the game. As the speed of the 112 is adequate at best, the tank is most suited for brawling in close range, where its armour and armament can outlast the enemy.

Pros:

Good alpha damage
Extremely effective frontal armour, effectively 240mm thick
Thick turret is cast and rounded, making it very tough
Good straight line speed, can keep up with some medium tanks
HEAT ammunition is very effective

Cons:

Shoots rather slowly, considering the IS-2 has the same gun, is a tier lower and shoots faster
Very thin side armour, and cannot sidescrape as well as the IS-6
Very weak lower front plate is easily penetrated
Susceptible to both fuel tank and engine damage causing fires
Engine power is rather low, making acceleration sluggish
Bad tank traverse makes it turn badly
Poor accuracy, typical of Russian 122mm guns and their derivatives
Terrible aim time, also typical of Russian 122mm guns and their derivatives

T-34-3

The T-34-3 is a Tier 8 Chinese medium tank.

This tank is a variant of the T-34-2, a Chinese credit tank and also its successor in the real world. Like all improved variants, the T-34-3 outshines its older brother in every single way in the game, featuring improved armour, weapons and mobility.

The main gun of the T-34-3 is undoubtedly the highlight of the tank, as it is taken directly from the 112. This means that the T-34-3 can potentially - with the use of premium HEAT rounds - achieve the same 250 penetration rating as the heavy tank, which is more than enough to pierce the armour of any medium tank in the field.

Because of its strengths, most players consider this a worthy alternative to the Type 59 medium tank.

Pros:

Tough turret
Great damage per shot
Very high penetration with gold ammo
Good mobility

Cons:

Abysmal gun depression
Poor aim time and accuracy
Average penetration with AP ammunition
Long reload time for a medium tank
Low DPM

Type 64

The Type 64 is a Tier 6 Chinese Light Tank.

Its top speed at 72km/hr and excellent signal range makes it a great scout. This tank is able to run circles even around light tanks, so use the manoeuvrability to your advantage.

Be careful, though. The Type 64 has extremely thin armour on the front, sides, and rear. One of the best defence strategies is to keep moving and avoid getting hit. Target enemies with weaker armour if you wish to reap a few kills.

Pros:

Excellent speed
Manoeuvres easily
Good gun depression
Decent view range
Great signal range

Cons:

Weak armour
Slow turret traverse speed
Poor accuracy
Radio operator required
Usually matched with higher tiers

Sexton I

The Sexton I is a British tier 3 premium self-propelled gun.

Although it does not damage well, nor is it extremely accurate, it has a high rate of fire for its type. The Sexton I is also capable of reaching its top speed of 40km/hr quickly.

Keep firing and moving to get the best out of this machine!

Pros:

High rate of fire
Fairly mobile
Huge ammo capacity
Large gun sweep

Cons:

Low damage per shot
Poor shell penetration
Low XP generation limits training
Crew positions do not match well with other British SPGs

Matilda Black Prince

The Matilda Black Prince is a tier 5 medium tank. A collector’s piece for fans of the British Tech Tree. This tank has a decent defence with good armour and an above-average 610HP. Its view range of 350m and rate of fire at 26.09 rounds/min allows players to take on sniper roles for the team.

For best results, station the Matilda Black Prince further away from the front lines. Though slow, it is capable of dealing 56-94HP of damage.

Pros:

Armour is better than it appears
High rate of fire with reasonable accuracy
Relatively low profile
Above average HP
Good matchmaking
Side skirts have thin spaced armour

Cons:

Slow with poor power to weight ratio
Low damage and penetration
Small ammo capacity
Gun reloads faster than it can aim

Excelsior

Can’t decide between a medium and heavy tank? Think of the Excelsior as the perfect balance between a medium and heavy class. This British tier 5 tank moves at a decent pace of 38 km/hr and deals 83-138HP of damage. The Excelsior makes up for its speed with thick armour on the front and rear. Just be careful and avoid getting hit on its sides where armour is thin.

Pros:

Good speed that can keep up with the pace of battle
Thick armour that stops many lower-tier shots and the occasional high tier
Good RoF for a 75mm gun
Surprisingly thick back armour can protect you a bit from ambushes

Cons:

Poor penetration and accuracy with stock rounds - premium rounds required against heavies
Frontal armour profile is mostly flat and angling will expose your weak sides
Roof armour is only 19mm, making it vulnerable to arty or shots down from elevation
Somewhat low HP for a premium heavy
Weak side hull armour

Purchase these packages for yourself or as gifts for your friends. Please refer to the Premium Shop Guide for information on how to use it.

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18-25 April: [Premium Shop] Mid April Specials

18-25 April: [Premium Shop] Mid April Specials

Economical Booster

Big Savings Booster

Rare Tank Mega Bundle

Blast from the Past Rarities

KV5 Holiday Special

B2 Gold Bundle

B2 Gold and Credits Bundle

112 Bundle

T-34-3 Bundle

Type 64 Bundle

Enjoy 50% discounts on the following Premium tanks:

Enjoy 30% discounts on the following Premium tanks:

Tetrarch

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KV-5

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M3 Light

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M4A2E4 Sherman

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T1E6

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B2 740 (f)

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112

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T-34-3

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Type 64

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Sexton I

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Matilda Black Prince

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Excelsior

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