In conjunction with today's announcement, I present to everyone the official 1.7.0 patch notes.
New Content
- Second branch of U.S. tank destroyers added to the Tech Tree: М8А1 (IV),T49 (V), Hellcat (VI),T25/2 (VII), T28 Prototype (VIII), T30 (IX), T110E4 (X).
- New Premium vehicle is now available in the Tech Tree: Pz S35 739(f).
Balance Improvements
- Vehicle combat characteristics changed:
-Light and medium tanks rebalanced.
-Heavy tanks rebalanced.
-Tier VIII-X tank destroyers rebalanced.
Light Tanks
British
Crusader:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Crusader Mk. I suspension changed from 0.26 to 0.17
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Crusader Mk. III suspension changed from 0.24 to 0.15
- Dispersion of OQF 3-inch Howitzer Mk. I gun on Crusader Mk. I turret traverse changed from 0.12 to 0.17
- Gun dispersion on Crusader Mk. III turret traverse changed:
-for QF 2-pdr Mk. X: from 0.08 to 0.06
-for OQF 3-inch Howitzer Mk. I: from 0.1 to 0.15
-for QF 6-pdr Mk. V A: from 0.1 to 0.06
German
Leichttraktor:
- For 2 cm Breda (i) gun:
-reload time changed to 7.3
-number of shells in the container changed to 9
Pz. 35 (t):
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Flak 38 gun changed to 2.4.
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Kw.K. 30 gun changed to 2.6.
Pz. 38 (t):
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Flak 38 gun changed to 2.4.
Pz. 38 nA:
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Flak 38 gun changed to 2.2.
Pz. II:
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Kw.K. 38 gun in Т1 turret changed to 2.4.
- Gun dispersion after shot for Т2 turret adjusted:
-2 cm Kw.K. 30: changed to 2.6
-2 cm Kw.K. 38: changed to 2.4
-2 cm Flak 38: changed to 2.4
Pz. III A
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Flak 38 gun changed to 2.2.
- Dispersion after shot for 2 cm Kw.K. 38 gun changed to 2.2.
USA
T1 Cunningham:
- For 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun:
-reload time changed to 10
-number of shells in the container changed to 12
Т2 Medium:
- Reload time of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun changed to 9.
T2 Light:
- Reload time of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun changed to 9.3.
Soviet
BT-2:
- Dispersion after shot for 23 mm VJa gun changed to 2.5.
BT-7:
- Dispersion after shot for 23 mm VJa gun changed to 2.2.
T-26:
- Dispersion after shot for 23 mm VJa gun changed to 2.5.
- Combat characteristics of shells for auto-cannons changed.
Medium Tanks
Soviet:
T-34
- For T-34 mod. 1941 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 43 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.28 to 0.15
- For T-34 mod. 1943 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 40 to 46 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.25 to 0.13
- Gun dispersion on T-34 mod. 1940 turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm L-11: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 76 mm F-34: from 0.16 to 0.12
-for 57 mm ZiS-4: from 0.16 to 0.08
- Gun dispersion on T-34 mod. 1942 turret traverse changed:
-for the 76 mm L-11: from 0.12 to 0.07
-for 76 mm F-34: from 0.16 to 0.07
-for 57 mm ZiS-4: from 0.16 to 0.06
-for 76 mm S-54: from 0.16 to 0.06
T-34-85
- For T-34-85 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 36 to 41 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.24 to 0.14
- For T-34-85-60 chassis:
-traverse speed changed from 38 to 44 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on T-34-85 turret changed:
-for 76 mm S-54: from 0.16 to 0.1
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.16 to 0.1
-for 122 mm U-11: from 0.16 to 0.25
- Gun dispersion on T-34-85 enlarged turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm S-54: from 0.14 to 0.07
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.14 to 0.07
-for 85 mm D5T-85BM: from 0.14 to 0.07
-for 122 mm U-11: from 0.14 to 0.24
T-43
- For T-43 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 39 to 45 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.24 to 0.14
- For T-43 mod. 1943 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 42 to 48 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on T-43 mod. 1942 turret traverse changed:
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 122 mm U-11: from 0.16 to 0.22
- Gun dispersion on T-43 mod. 1943 turret traverse changed:
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.14 to 0.06
-for 122 mm U-11: from 0.14 to 0.22
-for 85 mm D5T-85BM: from 0.14 to 0.06
T-44
- For T-44 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 42 to 45 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.14
- For T-44M suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 44 to 47 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on T-44 turret traverse changed:
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 85 mm D5T-85BM: from 0.16 to 0.08
- Gun dispersion on T-44-100 turret traverse changed:
-for 85 mm ZiS S-53: from 0.16 to 0.06
-for 85 mm D5T-85BM: from 0.16 to 0.06
-for 100 mm LB-1: from 0.14 to 0.06
T-54
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T-54 mod. 1946 suspension changed from 0.16 to 0.13
- For T-54 mod. 1949 suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.16 to 0.11
- Gun dispersion on T-54 mod. 1946 turret traverse changed:
-for 100 mm D10T mod. 1945: from 0.16 to 0.07
-for 100 mm LB-1: from 0.16 to 0.07
- Gun dispersion on T-54 mod. 1949 turret traverse changed:
-for 100 mm D10T mod. 1945: from 0.14 to 0.05
-for 100 mm LB-1: from 0.14 to 0.05
-for 100 mm D-10T2C: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 100 mm D-54: from 0.16 to 0.05
T-62A
- Dispersion on T-62A turret traverse for 100 mm U-8TS gun changed from 0.08 to 0.05
USA
M4 Sherman
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T-41 suspension changed from 0.26 to 0.14
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T-42 suspension changed from 0.24 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on D51066 turret traverse changed:
-for 75 mm Gun M3: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.16 to 0.26
- Gun dispersion on D51072 turret traverse changed:
-for 75 mm Gun M3: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.16 to 0.25
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.16 to 0.06
- Aiming time of 105 mm M4 gun changed:
-for D51066 turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
-for D51072 turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
M4A3E8
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for NVSS T66 suspension changed from 0.23 to 0.14
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for NVSS T80 suspension changed from 0.19 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on D51072 turret traverse changed:
-for 75 mm Gun M3: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.16 to 0.24
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.16 to 0.08
- Gun dispersion on D51080 turret traverse changed:
-for 75 mm Gun M3: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.12 to 0.24
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 76 mm Gun M1A2: from 0.12 to 0.06
- Aiming time of 105 mm M4 gun in D51072 and D51080 turrets changed from 2.3 s to 2.5 s
T20
- For HVSS T48 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 41 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.24 to 0.14
- For HVSS T51 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 43 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on T20D1 turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.12 to 0.08
-for 76 mm Gun M1A2: from 0.12 to 0.08
- Gun dispersion on T20D2 turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 76 mm Gun M1A2: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.12 to 0.22
-for 90 mm Gun M3: from 0.12 to 0.08
- Aiming time of 105 mm M4 gun in T20D2 turret changed from 2.3 s to 2.5 s
Pershing
- For M26T80E1 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 41 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.14
- For M26T81 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 41 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.15 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on M26M67 turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.12 to 0.08
-for 76 mm Gun M1A2: from 0.12 to 0.08
-for 90 mm Gun M3: from 0.12 to 0.01
- Gun dispersion on M26M71 turret traverse changed:
-for 76 mm Gun M1A1: from 0.11 to 0.06
-for 76 mm Gun M1A2: from 0.11 to 0.06
-for 90 mm Gun M3: from 0.11 to 0.06
-for 90 mm Gun T15E2M2: from 0.11 to 0.08
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.12 to 0.2
- Aiming time of 105 mm M4 gun in M26M71 turret changed from 2.3 s to 2.5 s
M46 Patton
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for M46T80E1 suspension changed from 0.14 to 0.12
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for M46T81 suspension changed from 0.12 to 0.1
- Gun dispersion on M46M73 turret traverse changed:
-for 90 mm Gun M3: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for 90 mm Gun M36: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for 90 mm Gun T15E2M2: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.14 to 0.22
- Gun dispersion on M46T119 turret traverse changed:
-for 90 mm Gun M3: from 0.08 to 0.06
-for 90 mm Gun M36: from 0.08 to 0.06
-for 90 mm Gun T15E2M2: from 0.08 to 0.06
-for 105 mm M4: from 0.08 to 0.2
-for 105 mm Gun T5E1M2: from 0.12 to 0.08
- Dispersion of 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 in M46T119 turret changed from 0.42 to 0.4 (m at 100 m)
British
Cromwell
- For A27L suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.26 to 0.17
-traverse speed changed from 34 to 30 deg/s
- For A27M suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.24 to 0.15
-traverse speed changed from 36 to 33 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on Cromwell Mk. I turret traverse changed:
-for QF 6-pdr Mk. III: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for QF 6-pdr Gun Mk. V: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for 3.7-inch Howitzer: from 0.14 to 0.22
- Gun dispersion on Cromwell Mk. IV turret traverse changed:
-for QF 6-pdr Mk. III: from 0.08 to 0.05
-for QF 6-pdr Gun Mk. V: from 0.08 to 0.05
-for 3.7-inch Howitzer: from 0.12 to 0.2
-for 75 mm Gun Mk. V: from 0.1 to 0.06
-for 75 mm 75 mm Vickers HV: from 0.14 to 0.06
Comet
- For A34 suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.24 to 0.17
-traverse speed changed from 34 to 40 deg/s
- For A34A suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.15
-traverse speed changed from 36 to 43 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on Cromwell Mk. IV turret traverse changed:
-for 3.7-inch Howitzer: from 0.12 to 0.2
-for 75 mm Vickers HV: from 0.14 to 0.1
- Gun dispersion on Comet Mk. I turret traverse changed:
-for 3.7-inch Howitzer: from 0.1 to 0.18
-for 75 mm Vickers HV: from 0.12 to 0.08
-for OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II: from 0.12 to 0.08
Centurion I
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Centurion Mk. I suspension changed from 0.22 to 0.17
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Centurion Mk. III suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.15
- Gun dispersion on Centurion Mk. I turret traverse changed:
-for OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II: from 0.1 to 0.08
-for OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII: from 0.12 to 0.08
- Gun dispersion on Centurion Mk. III turret traverse changed:
-for OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II: from 0.08 to 0.06
-for OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII: from 0.1 to 0.06
-for OQF 20-pdr Gun Type A Barrel: from 0.16 to 0.1
Centurion 7/1
- Dispersion on the move or traverse changed:
-for Centurion Mk. 7: from 0.2 to 0.17
-for Centurion Mk. 9: from 0.18 to 0.15
FV4202
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for FV4202 suspension changed from 0.18 to 0.12
German
Pz. IV
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.17
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H suspension changed from 0.18 to 0.15
- Gun dispersion on Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/43: from 0.16 to 0.12
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48: from 0.16 to 0.12
- Gun dispersion on Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/43: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.16 to 0.25
- Aiming time of 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28 gun changed from 2.3 to 2.5 s
VK 30.02M
- For VK 30.02 (M) suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.15
-traverse speed changed from 28 to 36 deg/s
- For VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. A suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.13
-traverse speed changed from 30 to 38 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on VK 30.02 (M) turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.2 to 0.1
- Dispersion of 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70 gun on VK 30.02 Ausf. A turret traverse changed from 0.16 to 0.08
VK 30.01P
- For VK 30.01 P suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.28 to 0.15
-traverse speed changed from 26 to 28 deg/s
- For VK 30.01 (P) verstärkteketten suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.25 to 0.13
-traverse speed changed from 28 to 30 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on T-54 mod. 100 turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48: from 0.14 to 0.1
-for 8.8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56: from 0.18 to 0.1
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.2 to 0.1
- Gun dispersion on VK 30.01 (P) Krupp Turm turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 40 L/48: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for 8.8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.16 to 0.24
- Aiming time of 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28 gun in VK 30.01 (P) Krupp Turm turret changed from 2.3 to 2.5 s.
Panther
- For Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. A suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.21 to 0.15
-traverse speed changed from 37 to 42 deg/s
- For Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. G suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.19 to 0.13
-traverse speed changed from 39 to 44 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. G turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.16 to 0.08
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.16 to 0.24
- Gun dispersion on Pz.Kpfw. Panther Schmalturm turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.14 to 0.06
-for 8.8 cm Kw.K. 36 L/56: from 0.16 to 0.06
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.14 to 0.22
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. L/100: from 0.16 to 0.06
- Aiming time of 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28 gun changed:
-for Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. G turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
-for Pz.Kpfw. Panther Schmalturm turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
Panther II
- For Panther II suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.15
- For Panther II verstärkteketten suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.17 to 0.13
-traverse speed changed from 46 to 43 deg/s
- Gun dispersion on Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. G turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.14 to 0.08
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. L/100: from 0.14 to 0.08
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.14 to 0.22
- Gun dispersion on Panther II Schmalturm turret traverse changed:
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. 42 L/70: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 7.5 cm Kw.K. L/100: from 0.12 to 0.06
-for 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28: from 0.12 to 0.2
-for 8.8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71: from 0.14 to 0.06
- Aiming time of 10.5 cm Kw.K. L/28 gun changed:
-for Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausf. G turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
-for Panther II Schmalturm turret: from 2.3 to 2.5 s
E 50
- For E 50 suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.2 to 0.16
-traverse speed changed from 32 to 35 deg/s
- For E 50 verstärkteketten suspension:
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.17 to 0.14
-traverse speed changed from 34 to 37 deg/s
- Dispersion of 8.8 cm Kw.K. L/100 gun at traverse changed:
-for E 50 Ausf. A turret: from 0.12 to 0.1
-for E 50 Ausf. B turret: from 0.12 to 0.08
- Aiming time of 8.8 cm Kw.K. L/100 gun in E 50 Ausf. A and E 50 Ausf. B turrets changed from 2.9 s to 2.1 s.
Heavy Tanks
German
E 75:
- Suspension traverse speed changed:
-for E 75: from 24 to 17 deg/s
Tiger I:
- Suspension traverse speed changed:
-for Pz.Kpfw. VI H Ausf. H1: from 26 to 25 deg/s
-for Pz.Kpfw. Tiger Ausf. E: from 28 to 27 deg/s
Tank Destroyers
USA
T110E3:
- For T110E3 suspension:
-traverse speed changed from 24 to 21 deg/s
-dispersion on the move or traverse changed from 0.22 to 0.27
- Dispersion on gun 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
T28:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T28VVSS T46 suspension changed from 0.22 to 0.31
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T28VVSS T56 suspension changed from 0.19 to 0.28
- For 120 mm AT Gun T53:
-dispersion on gun traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12
-aiming time changed from 2.1 s to 2.5 s
T95:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T95HVSS suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.28
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for T95HVSSM2 suspension changed from 0.17 to 0.25
- Dispersion on gun 120 mm AT Gun T53 traverse from 0.08 to 0.12
- Dispersion on gun 155 mm AT Gun T7 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
German
Jagdpanzer E100:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Jagdpanzer E 100 suspension changed from 0.18 to 0.23.
Jagdtiger:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Jagdtiger suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.28
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Jagdtiger verstärkteketten suspension changed from 0.18 to 0.25
- Dispersion on gun 12.8 cm Pak 44 L/55 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12
- Dispersion on gun traverse 12.8 cm Pak 44/2 L/61 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
Jagdpanther:
- Suspension traverse speed changed:
-for Jagdpanther: from 22 to 30 deg/s
-for Jagdpanther verstärkteketten: from 24 to 32 deg/s.
Jagdtiger
- Suspension traverse speed changed:
-for Jagdtiger: from 18 to 24
-for Jagdtiger verstärkteketten: from 21 to 26 deg/s.
Ferdinand:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Ferdinand suspension changed from 0.23 to 0.28
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Elefant suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.25
- Dispersion on gun 12.8 cm Pak 44 L/55 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12
- Aiming time of 12.8 cm Pak 44 L/55 gun changed from 2.3 to 2.5 s
Soviet
ISU-152:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for ISU-152 suspension changed from 0.23 to 0.28
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for ISU-152M suspension changed from 0.2 to 0.25
- Dispersion on gun 122 mm BL-9S traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.1
- Dispersion on gun 152 mm BL-10 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
Object 704:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Object 704 suspension changed from 0.21 to 0.28
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Object 704M suspension changed from 0.19 to 0.25
- Dispersion on gun 152 mm BL-10 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
- Characteristics of German tanks adjusted: traverse speed reverted to version1.4.
Object 268:
- Dispersion on the move or traverse for Object 268 suspension changed from 0.19 to 0.23
- Dispersion on gun 152 mm M64 traverse changed from 0.08 to 0.12.
- Icons of turrets and gun mantlets of British tanks and the Centurion I icon reworked.
- Issue fixed: an error occurred after players tried to change their region when making purchases in the Store.
- Descriptions of medals and texts of notifications improved.
- A number of general game client errors and crashes fixed.
Edited by Alo8ight, 25 February 2015 - 05:02 PM.