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| − | Of the main classes available in all game modes, the '''Light Tanks''' represent the perfect blend of firepower and mobility – where the [[Armored Fighting Vehicles]] are dedicated scouts with little protection that have to rely on stealth or speed, the Light Tanks can take and – more importantly – dish out quite a punishment, making them the class with the highest overall damage per minute value in the game. |
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| + | '''Light Tanks''', or '''LTs''' in short, are one of the playable vehicle classes in ''[[Armored Warfare]]''. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| + | ==Gameplay== |
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| − | The story of Light Tanks starts before the Second World War, but it was during the war that the role of the Light Tank as a fast and light scouting vehicle blossomed. However, due to the inherently heavy losses suffered by such light vehicles on the battlefield, post-war development was sporadic. The United States however, spurred on by the success of the [[France|French]] [[AMX-13]], reshaped their light tank development into being air-portable fire support platforms, such as the [[M551 Sheridan]], which was the main light tank of the US armed forces until the 1990s. Soviet development also focused on mobility, but opted for swimming capabilities for their light tanks, such as the [[PT-76]]. |
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| + | :For a full list of playable Light Tanks, see [[Vehicles#Light Tanks]]. |
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| + | Light Tanks are tracked vehicles that are almost always equipped with a tank cannon whose caliber is than or equal to [[Main Battle Tanks]] of the same tier. They are generally much less armored than Main Battle Tanks, but also more mobile with better view range and camouflage values, only lagging behind [[Armored Fighting Vehicles]]. In terms of firepower, Light Tanks as a class either have a high rate of fire or have high burst damage. |
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| − | Due to the decline and end of the Cold War, a shift in doctrine became apparent, with a resurgence in the importance of light tanks due to affordability and mobility across poor terrain becoming much more important. Some early examples of this shift such as the Stingray Light Tank and the VFM Mk.5 showcased the use for mobile, heavily armed fire support platforms. In the 21st Century, the Light Tanks have recently begun to re-appear in the offers of the production companies, due to the affordability, mobility, and increased levels of technological protection (such as ERA and [[Active Protection System]]s). |
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| + | By design, Light Tanks are intended to be the flankers in ''Armored Warfare'' with their high mobility and accuracy on the move. However, in reality their role often overlaps with [[Tank Destroyers]] as second line fire support. Direct engagements are risky due to the vehicles' poor armor, but they can outmaneuver slower and isolated enemy vehicles in a one-to-one close range combat should such opportunity arise in their favor. |
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| − | ==Role== |
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| − | The Light Tanks are the ultimate flankers of Armored Warfare, able to maneuver around and outflank targets and aim for their weak flanks and rears. Few vehicles in the game can keep up with Light Tanks off-road, and due to their excellent accuracy while on the move, this makes them incredibly dangerous hit and run machines. Furthermore, many Light Tanks focus on burst damage, minimizing their time within the cross-hairs of enemy guns with automatic loaders or ready rack systems. Light Tanks are also decent scouts – while not as stealthy as dedicated AFVs, they are excellent at rapidly scanning an area and then ducking back into cover to avoid enemy fire. When it comes to protection, however, the Light Tanks are quite fragile, despite various ERA and applique armor upgrades available. |
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| + | As of October 2021, Light Tanks do not lose any camouflage when moving or turning. Camouflage loss from firing the main gun depends on the caliber, but most fall between 12% and 15% for high caliber guns. They also have the ability to switch ammunition type quickly when a shell is already loaded instead of having to repeat the whole reloading process all over again. |
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| − | These characteristics define the way the Light Tanks should be played – aggressively. Stationary LTs are a sitting target, and rely on their mobility to stay alive. This means that in order to be effective, Light Tank players have to actively flank the enemy to be successful. This, however, requires careful and accurate reading of the battlefield; these fragile vehicles do not forgive mistakes – running headlong into an enemy pack or an ambush will result in your immediate destruction. To successfully operate a Light Tank, its commander must predict where the enemy forces are located, which requires knowledge and experience, making Light Tanks suitable for veteran players. |
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| − | ==List of Light Tanks== |
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| − | ==Light Tanks== |
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| − | {{Main|Light Tanks}} |
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| − | ===Core Vehicles=== |
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| − | |[[File:100px PT-76.png|100px|PT-76|link=PT-76]]<br />[[PT-76]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px M41.png|100px|M41 Walker Bulldog|link=M41 Walker Bulldog]]<br />[[M41 Walker Bulldog|M41 Bulldog]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Type 62.png|100px|Type 62|link=Type 62]]<br />[[Type 62|Type 62]] |
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| − | |} |
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| − | ===Light Tanks=== |
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| − | {|style="margin-right:0; height: 100px;" |
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| − | |[[File:100px_T92_LT.png|100px|T92 LT|link=T92 LT]]<br />[[T92 LT|T92 LT]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Scorpion.png|100px|Scorpion|link=FV101 Scorpion]]<br />[[FV101 Scorpion|Scorpion]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Scorpion 90.png|100px|Scorpion 90|link=FV101 Scorpion 90]]<br />[[FV101 Scorpion 90|Scorpion 90]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Sheridan.png|100px|M551 Sheridan|link=M551 Sheridan]]<br />[[M551 Sheridan]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Stingray.png|100px|Stingray|link=Stingray]]<br />[[Stingray]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Stingray 2.png|100px|Stingray 2|link=Stingray 2]]<br />[[Stingray 2]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px M8 Buford.png|100px|M8 Buford|link=M8 Buford]]<br />[[M8 Buford]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Thunderbolt II.png|100px|M8 Thunderbolt II|link=M8 Thunderbolt II]]<br />[[M8 Thunderbolt II|Thunderbolt II]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px PL-01.png|100px|PL-01|link=PL-01]]<br />[[PL-01]] |
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| − | {|style="margin-right:0; height: 100px;" |
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| − | |[[File:100px Bglt. Pz 57.png|100px|Begleitpanzer 57|link=Begleitpanzer 57]]<br />[[Begleitpanzer 57]] |
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| − | |} |
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| + | ==External link== |
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| − | ===BMP Development=== |
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| + | * [https://aw.my.games/en/about/vehicles-classes/light-tanks Light Tanks - Armored Warfare Official Website] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Dragun 125.png|100px|BMP-3M Dragun 125|link=BMP-3M Dragun 125]]<br />[[BMP-3M Dragun 125|Dragun 125]] |
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| − | |} |
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| − | ===Multi-Purpose Vehicles=== |
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| − | |[[File:100px WPB Anders.png|100px|WPB Anders|link=WPB Anders]]<br />[[WPB Anders]] |
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| − | ===Premium Light Tanks=== |
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| − | {|style="margin-right:0; height: 100px;" |
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| − | |[[File:100px T92 ACAV.png|100px|T92 ACAV|link=T92 ACAV]]<br />[[T92 ACAV]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px VFM Mk. 5.png|100px|VFM Mk.5|link=VFM Mk. 5]]<br />[[VFM Mk.5]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px Expeditionary Tank.png|100px|Expeditionary Tank|link=Expeditionary Tank]]<br />[[Expeditionary Tank|Exp. Tank]] |
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| − | |[[File:100px RDF-LT.png|100px|RDF/LT|link=RDF/LT]]<br />[[RDF/LT]] |
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[[Category:Classes]] |
[[Category:Classes]] |
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Revision as of 02:22, 18 December 2021
Concept art of PL-01
Light Tanks, or LTs in short, are one of the playable vehicle classes in Armored Warfare.
Gameplay
- For a full list of playable Light Tanks, see Vehicles#Light Tanks.
Light Tanks are tracked vehicles that are almost always equipped with a tank cannon whose caliber is than or equal to Main Battle Tanks of the same tier. They are generally much less armored than Main Battle Tanks, but also more mobile with better view range and camouflage values, only lagging behind Armored Fighting Vehicles. In terms of firepower, Light Tanks as a class either have a high rate of fire or have high burst damage.
By design, Light Tanks are intended to be the flankers in Armored Warfare with their high mobility and accuracy on the move. However, in reality their role often overlaps with Tank Destroyers as second line fire support. Direct engagements are risky due to the vehicles' poor armor, but they can outmaneuver slower and isolated enemy vehicles in a one-to-one close range combat should such opportunity arise in their favor.
As of October 2021, Light Tanks do not lose any camouflage when moving or turning. Camouflage loss from firing the main gun depends on the caliber, but most fall between 12% and 15% for high caliber guns. They also have the ability to switch ammunition type quickly when a shell is already loaded instead of having to repeat the whole reloading process all over again.