Briefly: One of the first German dreadnought-type battleships built in the late 1900s, sporting heavy armor and numerous high-caliber weapons. © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. II Rank. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Imagine sailing your 20 knots battleship to cap the D point. From War Thunder Wiki. On 13/08/2020 at 09:31, Mr_Pokemon26295 said: 1. What does getting this in the TT have to do with not putting the Prinz Eugen that I've been waiting to buy for a couple months on sale? Use this link to get 3% off your entire purchase and a custom Phly emblem for your vehicles. Climbing the ranks with German tanks - War Thunder Official Channel. Germany ground forces Tier III - Review and Analysis - Oxy. Soon, seasoned captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take the helm of SMS Westfalen as it arrives to the game as one of the first German battleships with the incoming update “New Powerâ€! That's an awesome looking ship, looking forward to getting it. In the meantime, stay tuned to the news as we continue sharing more information on what the next major update has in store for you. This was already an issue in previous updates, especially on 3-cap. Deutschland entering New York Harbor July 4, 1986, Deutschland on the Potomac River July 1984, Deutschland broadside at New York July 4, 1986, Installed Power: CODAG (combined diesel and Gas), Propulsion: 3 x shafts, 2 x Mercedes-Benz & 2 x Maybach diesel engines (outer shaft) + 1 Wahodag geared steam turbine (central shaft) 2 x Wahodag boilers, 16400 hp, 4 x 40/70 Breda-Bofors 106 auto-cannons (2 x 2), 2 x 40/70 Breda-Bofors 107 auto-cannons (2 x 1), 6 x 533mm torpedo tubes (2 in stern mounting). I know there is still a long way to go, but look on the bright side! Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. Aren't you sad they aren't adding the Mirage F.1 this patch? War Thunder. Pages in category "Germany aircraft" The following 138 pages are in this category, out of 138 total. Which is why SMS Westfalen, being a dreadnought, sports slightly better protection compared to similar warships of other nations. Torpedo boats, gunboats, and frigates will be upgraded in their own tree, while enthusiasts of larger ship classes will be able to start research immediately from reserve destroyers to heavier ship … It would've been cool to be able to research that with the Prinz Eugen. Shortly after, two of the new Nassau battleships were ordered with two further ships being added to the construction queue of German shipyards later. In the War Thunder “New Power†update, we are dividing warships from all playable nations into two separate tech trees with traditional vertical research - blue-water(larger ships) and coastal fleets(smaller vessels). Deutschland was sold for scrap in October 1993 and scrapped in India the following year. These new vehicles will allow you to quickly reach the top battleships and cruisers, and in the New Power update we are already planning to add 6 initial premium rank I destroyers and two destroyers of rank II-III. 2 November 2020. Development. You'll sail off the edge of the world and into oblivion before you find the D point. R-boot R-41. A shame it's not on sale RIGHT BEFORE A MASSIVE NAVAL UPDATE... Ohh ye of little faith, the Snail will own your wallet, ohh yes, it will. See you on the waves of War Thunder. © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. Use this link to get 3% off your entire purchase and a custom Phly emblem for your vehicles. Everybody at that tier has destroyers now, therefore the problem is solved. The 2nd division (all ships of the Nassau type) of the 1st Hochseeflot squadron fought in the Baltic, and then in full force at Jutland, where they were especially active during the night phase of the battle. Come on Stug, I know there are problems, but this devblog addresses half of our previous concerns! S-38. Would you like to see the Deutschland implemented in the German Naval Tech Tree? This included originally two different diesel engines (two Mercedes and two Maybach engines) and a steam turbine. Will there be any change to the game mode? I hope that the rest (stock grind, map design, objectives etc) also have been overhauled! The problem is there is no gap between the small boats and destroyers. :D. iamMrMech, Ah, since it took Gaijin 2 years to implement the obvious I think I'll also keep an eye on the problems ahead while I enjoy before Naval ends up like the Titanic. More than 20,000,000 gamers. Powered by Invision Community. In the years after World War 2 the German Armed Forces were allowed to be re-formed in West Germany under the new Bundeswehr. Placeholder Carriers. Jump to: navigation, search. By CokeSpray, October 23, 2018. Join us Authorities of the Bundesmarine or Federal Navy sought the construction of a new capital ship that could act as a multi-role support vessel in both peacetime and wartime roles. Apart from the impressive primary battery, SMS Westfalen also sports a wide array of auxiliary weapon systems. Maximus_007, Did you read the article? © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. After her decommissioning on June 28 1990 there were efforts made to save the vessel as a museum ship given its significance to the Bundesmarine's cadet training history albeit all unsuccessful. This is a step in the right direction, and if we only ever complain, it wont get better. 108. These are giant, heavily armored ships with large-calibre guns. Battleships are only spawned within one current map of the game and feature the most rewarding points so far for destroying a vehicle objective in the game. Depiction of any real-world weapon or vehicle in this game does not mean participation in game development, sponsorship or endorsement by any weapon or vehicle manufacturer. Primarily being able to be destroyed by Torpedoes, these ships can sustain multiple waves of damage before letting the water swallow them up. Soon, seasoned captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take the helm of SMS Westfalen as it arrives to the game as one of the first German battleships with the incoming update “New Powerâ€! Briefly: One of the first German dreadnought-type battleships built in the late 1900s, sporting heavy armor and numerous high-caliber weapons. In the War Thunder “New Power†update, we are presenting the first battleships and battlecruisers! Helgoland-Class Gneisenau Scharnhorst Deutschland-Class Bismarck Tirpitz H O Heavy Cruisers. If you noticed, some of the german boats have western/eastern germany flags. This warship would be designed as a "Schulschiff" or training cruiser providing naval cadets with a wide variety of machinery aboard to familiarize prospective cadets with all in-service Bundesmarine equipment. Development. SPANISH_AVENGER, yeah they did a good job :D. Read our devblogs, where we will tell you about some of the battleships from the upcoming update War Thunder: “New Power†very soon! Researchable vehicles Premium vehicles; I Rank. Being a true lumbering teutonic beast, SMS Westfalen possesses characteristics much akin to other nation’s dreadnoughts, best described as ‘slow, but very deadly’. One of my main focuses of this update, alongside with SMS Helgoland. Personally, I WANT BRITAIN 4.7DD to be added 1st then Japan 2nd of 4.7DDs.... at least either one would be a GREAT challenge... 1 love these kinds of ships its like a bigger version of the one germany recently got actually lol, To me, it seems like Koln F220's Big BAD Brother in Destroyer form... it would be interesting to see it in the upcoming GAME UPDATE, © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. SMS Westfalen was one of the first four German dreadnought-type battleships of the Nassau class, built for the Imperial Navy in the late 1900’s. At last, at last!!! Given the large nature of the ship it actually exceeded imposed naval tonnages set by the Allied Powers requiring permission from the WEU (Western European Union) to construct which was approved. This would give the small boats a place to breathe and enjoy the game. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Torpedo boats, gunboats, and frigates will be upgraded in their own tree, while enthusiasts of larger ship classes will be able to start research immediately from reserve destroyers to heavier ship classes. Climbing the ranks with German aircraft - War Thunder Official Channel. great! SMS Westfalen was one of the first four German dreadnought-type battleships of the Nassau class, built for the Imperial Navy in the late 1900’s. This warship would be designed as a "Schulschiff" or training cruiser providing naval … In the years after World War 2 the German Armed Forces were allowed to be re-formed in West Germany under the new Bundeswehr. +1, looks like a great Cold War ship for the German tree. After Jutland, she took part in Operation Albion. Oct 23, 2018 @ 10:29am Originally posted by Aeternull: Originally posted by … In this case, ships of all classes will still meet together in battles, the ships you have already researched will not need to be researched again, and the crews will be able to master any types of ships without restrictions. Soon, seasoned captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take the helm of SMS Westfalen as it arrives to the game as one of the first German battleships with the incoming update “New Powerâ€! Will we get a refund in the difference price for all those destroyers? She was commissioned on May 26, 1966 after an extended period of shipyard delays and assigned to the German Naval Academy at Murwik. Pages in category "Germany aircraft" The following 138 pages are in this category, out of 138 total. +1 love these kinds of ships its like a bigger version of the one germany recently got actually lol. I say chin up and lets enjoy the good things! All Discussions ... them to add the ships that were suppose to be build or unfinished like H-Class for Plan Z. yeh but at the way the grind was im scared ill die of old age or covid before i get too grind the Bismark! Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. ), List of Previously Suggested Ideas - German Vessels (Please Check Before Creating A New Suggestion! Ahh, eh oh my God, ohh my everything it's everything, THIS is what everyone has been looking forward to and expecting ever since Naval was anounced!!! However, as with most battleships and dreadnoughts in particular, the price to pay for excellent firepower and protection comes in the form of lackluster mobility. Due to the rearrangement for the majority of destroyers by ranks I and II, and the reduction of the multipliers of rewards for linear units to a level corresponding to their rank, we are forced to remove from sale all premium vehicles of this class, while maintaining their current economic parameters. Researchable vehicles Premium vehicles; I Rank. The division in the fleet tech trees requires changes in the cost of researching, buying and repairing ships from different classes. YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Btw Gaijin did you notice that your packs are only 30% off instead of 50% and not all of them are on sale? All rights reserved. modern_primat, It isn't enough to spam forum suggestions with this? Of course not! R-boot R-130. © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. [email protected], Dude its a quote from the Battle of Jutland. sabra tank is wider! On the other hand, the ship’s hexagonal turret arrangement also brings with it the caveat of not being able to bring all guns to bear on a single target. SMS Westfalen was one of the first four German dreadnought-type battleships of the Nassau class, built for the Imperial Navy in the late 1900’s. In the years leading up to WWI, Westfalen actively took part in routine fleet exercises and training courses with other elements of the Imperial Navy. LS 3. Authorities of the Bundesmarine or Federal Navy sought the construction of a new capital ship that could act as a multi-role support vessel in both peacetime and wartime roles. Depiction of any real-world weapon or vehicle in this game does not mean participation in game development, sponsorship or endorsement by any weapon or vehicle manufacturer. If changes aren't made to the game modes this is going to be a problem; I'm hoping this has been considered and worked out already. The service of the ship is considered uneventful with thousands of naval cadets completing their training aboard the Deutschland for a period of 25 years. © 2020 by Gaijin Games Kft. Westfalen rammed and sank the destroyer Turbulent, and also participated in the sinking of the destroyers Ardent and Fortune. pssst, there is a suggestion on the forum about this, This sounds promissing! From War Thunder Wiki. But the main cannons are as big as the ban hammer that will hit you. How should the Deutschland implemented in the German Naval Tech Tree? I want to know if we will see a refund for the SL and RP we would have all put into navel. The game is no longer restricted to ww2 after all #14. kamikazi21358. In the War Thunder “New Power†update, we are dividing warships from all playable nations into two separate tech trees with traditional vertical research - blue-water(larger ships) and coastal fleets(smaller vessels). IF ship BR's began to get to high in the future you could cap the max plane BR's allowed. In a more sensual way :)Support la PHLEE - https://www.patreon.com/phlydailyFollow me on Twitter!--https://twitter.com/PhlyDailyMy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/phlygram/?hl=enJOIN my DISCORD - https://discord.gg/phlying-circusFollow me on Myspace!--http://tinyurl.com/2fcpre6\\ Premium destroyers available for purchase on the Market will be hidden in the research trees for players that haven’t purchased them. It's obvious Gaijin doesn't play their own game because destroyers ruin the small boat game experience and fun. Powered by Invision Community, Rules, Guidelines & Tips For Creating Vehicle Suggestions (Please Read Before Creating A New Thread! With the emphasis on training classrooms filled the interior of the ship with civilian personnel accompanying the naval crew members in different teaching capacities. You will spawn right in front of vulcano island that will hide your massive mast and you won't have enough time to turn (instead of spawning on beach)! Several new designs were created and considered as a result, but eventually the “G7b†design was approved by the Kaiser in March 1906, officially becoming the Nassau class. Climbing the ranks with German aircraft - War Thunder Official Channel. SMS Westfalen sports an impressive primary battery, consisting of 12 28 cm SK L/45 cannons, split into six twin turrets spread across the ship in an unusual hexagonal arrangement. GoonyGooGoo, Ahh yes, the Bismark, a 1 million plus grind, and if it is a premium, which it surely must be, then its going to be at least a $100 purchase, said this well over a year ago, to a large shit canning that these prices will never happen. Admiral Graf Spee The whole destroyer/cruiser line needs to be raised 1.0 BR with weakest Destroyer at 4.3 br. oh, gaijin.... please bring sabra tank into game!!! Until then, calm seas and happy hunting captains! Seriously tho this is 108. https://goo.gl/4xJbSH*Check out the NEW SHIRTS here* - https://teespring.com/stores/phlydailyLiveSTREAM LINK - https://www.twitch.tv/phlydailySTART PLAYING!! List of Previously Suggested Ideas - German Vessels (Please Check Before Creating A New Suggestion!) SMS Westfalen is soon joining War Thunder naval battles and will be one of the first battleships to appear in the ranks of the German navy with the release of the “New Power†upcoming update. I love that you guys pay attention to detail despite ships getting bigger. So glad to see BATTLESHIPS make it into the game at last! thanks gajin! But you can still find them on the Market with a search. Of course! S-38b. Let’s take a closer look! Originally the ship was planned to use the name "Berlin" but due o the political relations between the two German nations this was re-considered and the name was changed to "Deutschland" to reflect a united Germany. The one problem I can see with splitting the naval tree like shown is that these ships don't work on the same maps. For details on these changes, see this table. These most notably consist of the ship’s 12 secondary battery guns of 15 cm caliber mounted in casemates above the belt armor as well as another 14 8.8 cm tertiary cannons scattered across the ship, mainly for defense against destroyers. Soon, seasoned captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take the helm of SMS Westfalen as it arrives to the game as one of the first German battleships with the incoming update “New Powerâ€! Then again, it also opens up the opportunity to potentially engage multiple targets on both sides of the ship, depending on the individual captain’s skill. In War Thunder, SMS Westfalen will be among the first battleships to join the ranks of the German naval tree in the game after the release of the major update. 2 November 2020. Most of those added currently were built at the very beginning of the 20th century; it was these war beasts that represented the main force at sea until the beginning of World War II. Following the end of WWI, Westfalen was ceded to Great Britain as a replacement for some of the German ships lost to scuttling at Scapa Flow and shortly afterwards sold for scrap, being broken up between 1920 - 1924. OR they could add post-ww2 ships. SMS Westfalen was the last of the Nassau-class battleships to be laid down in August 1907, but the second to be commissioned into service with the Imperial Navy in November 1909. Initially, Westfalen, Nassau and Rheinland shot the destroyer Tipperary, and after that, a collision between Nassau and the destroyer Spitfire occurred where due to the extremely short distance between ships, the destroyer was below the sector of fire of the main battery guns, but was damaged by muzzle gases and barely escaped. This is a great improvement towards the research aspect of naval. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. Germany ground forces Tier II - Review and Analysis - Oxy. The changes will also affect squadron vehicles: The Project 35 will be moved to rank V in the USSR coastal fleet tree with an increase in research cost to 520,000 squadron experience and a maximum purchase price of 5,600 GE; The IJN Shimakaze will remain at rank III with the same squadron RP and Golden Eagles cost. Being powered by a steam propulsion system generating 22,000 horsepower, SMS Westfalen is only able to achieve a top speed just over 20 kts (approximately 35 km/h). Now I CAN GET BIG BOATS And BATTLE CRUISERS not just Mtbs YES! Download War Thunder NOW! Everything: the research changes, the economy changes, AND BATTLESHIIIIIPS!!!!!! SMS Westfalen wouldn’t be a true battleship if it didn’t possess extremely thick armor in addition to all this firepower, right? More than 20,000,000 gamers. R-boot R-301. I will most certainly be looking forward to your video on the topic, make it fast, I can barely wait! In the market for War Thunder Equipment? Before you ask, i didn't buy the Prinz during the German Unity day because i thought it wold either be 50% or be at 30% again. Please note that the maximum reward multiplier in Silver Lions for the blue-water fleet has been increased from 150 to 280% in AB and to 360% in RB. She visited 120 foreign ports on all continents in this time leading 35 training voyages with a gran total of 700,000 nautical miles covered. Germany ground forces Tier I - Review and Analysis - Oxy. Destroyers that will be removed from sale: Join us I believe there's something wrong with our bloody ships today. After the incredible HMS Dreadnought appeared, German shipbuilders began working on a new battleship design to succeed the British flagship. For all legal matters, please contact —, Commenting is no longer available for this news. For all legal matters, please contact —, Commenting is no longer available for this news. The Deutschland was laid down on September 11, 1959 at the Nobiskrug shipyard in Rendsburg and launched on November 5, 1960. During the war, Westfalen, along with other ships of its type, actively participated in combat. THANK YOU GREAT SNAIL! Hopefully with the addition of more vehicles to both the ground and air trees for all nations we could see something like this, splitting it into WW2 and Cold War, and I'm sure this change could bring a lot of people that like Cold War Era vehicles to play the game. The highlights of the ship’s armor protection consist of its 300 mm main belt, 400 mm conning tower as well as 280 mm thick main battery turrets. They can all spawn in reserve destroyers as a primary vehicle, then use reserve PT boats as an additional spawn and cap smaller points. Germany ships. Wunderbar, WUNDERBAR! I like games,history and other interesting things. In the next updates, we will be adding new premium destroyers and cruisers for ranks I-III, but with new, more relevant prices. LS 4 Esau. ), DKM Bismarck - An Icon & Swordfish Kryptonite, DKM Tirpitz - 'The Lonely Queen of the North', DKM Königsberg - A Lesson in Air Defence, M-class light cruiser, to much to ask for a small cruiser, Berlin Hauptstadt der DDR - An anti-submarine warfare frigate, Oh... so THAT'S what they meant: Unique Dreadnought-Armored Cruiser SMS Blücher (1909), Building Bigger Boats: S90-class High Seas Torpedo Boat series (1898-1907), The Schlingerpott: SMS D 10 (1898, 1906), Origins of the Zerstörer, Type 1942 Destroyer, Z51: Full Motor Zerstörer. - http://tinyurl.com/BATTLESHIPS Might Be Close | BIGGEST Ship Yet 4X8inch GUNS (War Thunder Admiral Hipper)Connect With me!! This future vessel would later become the flagship of the modern Bundesmarine and technically the only post-war cruiser constructed by Germany. 2. All rights reserved. Although SMS Westfalen’s primary guns are of a lower caliber than some other battleships of the era, they do make up in a better rate of fire compared to larger calibers. EasternRays, Are you sad they aren't adding the T-90M? The problem wasn't a gap in the tree. This is the chance, Gaijin, don't let us down! Graf Zeppelin Seydlitz Battleships. It's top speed is surprisingly higher than the 30% discount we just received out of nowhere. In the market for War Thunder Equipment? The battleship’s combat endurance is further bolstered by its rather sizable crew consisting of 1,087 sailors and officers. Jump to: navigation, search. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. http://www.navypedia.org/ships/germany/ger_of_deutschland.htm, https://www.militaryfactory.com/ships/detail.asp?ship_id=fgs-deutschland-a59-training-cruiser-warship-west-germany, https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/type-440.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_training_cruiser_Deutschland. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license.