Wargaming's 2024 Tank Updates: A Dive into the Czech Light Tanks

Jul 12, 2024

Wargaming's 2024 New Tank Roadmap & Updates

Missing Elements in Roadmap

  • Fall Guys event
  • Tank Advent calendar event
  • Jakelanks missing from the list, though expected to come this year

Japanese Heavy Tanks

  • Introduces new cooling mechanic
  • Game Mechanics: Influence combat with a cooling feature

Polish Tank Destroyers

  • Key Feature: More damage up close

Czech Light Tanks Overview

  • Full Tech Tree revealed, including a premium tank

Tier 7: Skoda T17

  • Design: Similar to a smaller Skoda T50
  • Gun: Low Alpha damage; 80 for AP, 110 for HE
    • Penetration: 142/188
    • Clip: 5 shots, 1.33 sec between shots
    • Accuracy: Poor (aim time 2s, bad dispersion)
  • Mobility: Good (56 top speed, 19 backwards)
  • Armor: Very low, but sloped for potential bounces
  • Camo & View Range: Good (370m)
  • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Tier 8: Vz. 64

  • Gun: Twin auto-cannons, 37mm
    • Low Alpha (6 for AP, 3 for premium)
    • Penetration: 165/220
    • Clip: 140 shells
    • Accuracy: Poor (aim time 2.4s, bad dispersion)
  • Mobility: Excellent (60 top speed, 21 backwards, 28.2 power/weight)
  • Armor: None; relies on movement and camo
  • Camo & View Range: Good (380m)
  • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Premium Tier 8: Vz. 68

  • Design: More modern, less robust
  • Gun: Higher Alpha (8 for AP, 14 for HE)
    • Penetration: 180/240
    • Clip: 100 shells
    • Accuracy: Poor (aim time 2.2s)
  • Mobility: Decent (53 top speed)
  • Armor: Similar to Vz. 64
  • Camo & View Range: Decent (380m)
  • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Tier 9: Lpt. 67

  • Gun: Higher Alpha (12 for AP, 9 for premium)
    • Penetration: 180 (standard), 240 (premium)
    • Clip: 75 shells
    • Accuracy: Poor
  • Mobility: Good (62 top speed)
  • Armor: More potential for bounces (50mm upper plate)
  • Camo & View Range: Good (380m)
  • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Tier 10: Vz. 71

  • Gun: High Alpha (12 for AP, 9 for premium)
    • Penetration: 190/250
    • Special Mechanic: HE rounds always deal some damage even on non-penetration
    • Accuracy: Poor
  • Mobility: Excellent (65 top speed)
  • Armor: Essentially none
  • Camo & View Range: Good (390m)
  • Crew: 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)

Final Thoughts

  • High interest in this new line, especially due to the unique mechanics and special features
  • Discussion on preferences for tech tree vs. premium tanks