*Update 8.0  went live on September 26, 2012

Llist of changes between 7.5 and 0.8.0:

Update 8.0 Notes:

Table of Contents:

• Content
• Game Mechanics
• UI
• Audio
• Graphics
• Vehicle Rebalancing
  • French Vehicles
  • German Vehicles
  • American Vehicles
  • Soviet Vehicles
• Fixes

Content

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• New USSR Tank Destroyers
  
  • SU-100M-1
  • SU-101 (Uralmash-1)
  • SU-122-54
  • Object 263

• New Premium Tanks
  
  • Matilda Black Prince
  • Panther-M10*
  • Pz IV Schmalturm*
  • SU-122-44*
  * only available to Super Testers during the test server

• New Achievements
  
  • de Langlad Medal: Given to a player who destroys 4+ enemy vehicles that were in the process of capturing the player's base
  • Bombardier: Given to a player who destroys more than one vehicle with one shot.
  • Brothers in Arms: Each platoon member must destroy at least 3 enemy vehicles and survive. Granted to all platoon participants
  • Patrol Duty: Help your team damage at least 6 enemy vehicles by highlighting them. If two or more players have equal amount of enemy vehicles highlighted and destroyed, or if two or more players highlight the same vehicle, the achievement is granted to the player who has earned more XP in the battle. 
  • Tamada Yoshio Medal: Given to a player who destroys 3+ SPGs that are at least two tiers higher while driving a light tank, and survives the battle.
  • Crucial Contribution: Platoon must destroy at least 12 enemy vehicles.All platoon members receive the award.
  • The following medals have been broken down into three classes:
    • Boelter's 
    • Oskin's
    • Burda's
    • Billote's

• Inscriptions and personal emblems
  
  • players will be able to add inscriptions and emblems to their tank from a preset album of images

• Miscellaneous
  
  • Added 'Enhanced Springs', equipment for French and American Vehicles

Game Mechanics

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• Physics 
  
  • The physics model for tank movement has been drastically changed.  Tanks will now be able to ride over ledges, drive through rivers, push enemy and allied vehicles, etc...

• Camouflage
  
  • Up to three camouflage patterns (summer, winter, sand) can be purchased and stored for each vehicle.  The pattern will be selected automatically depending on the classification of the map.  If there is no appropriate pattern, then no camouflage will be applied
  • Camouflage patterns now give 5% camouflage bonus to the vehicle characteristics
  • All camouflage present on tanks at the time of the update will be removed, and a refund for the cost will be returned:                               - Camouflage removal and refund will be performed automatically upon the first login to the game after the update                                  - Camouflage will be compensated at purchase price & in purchase currency - gold or credits respectively

• Game Modes
  
  • Added the ability to exclude Assault and Encounter from the random rotation in the settings
  • More maps available in Assault and Encounter modes: 
    - Assault: Westfield & Siegfried line 
    - Encounter: Malinovka & Sand River 

• Quick Commands
  
  • Added target dependent commands for hot-key communications

• Miscellaneous
  
  • Added the ability to switch team spots during training battles
  • Added more options to the player complaint system and increased the daily limit from 3 to 5
  • Matilda Black Prince and T-127 Tier spread reduced

User Interface

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• Tech Tree
  
  • Tree is now displayed horizontally and includes premium vehicles

• Battle Statistics
  
  • The after battle report window will no longer open on the map, but open instead in the garage
  • The list of statistics will be much more numerous

• Quick Commands
  
  • Radial menu of quick commands has been added "Z" button by default
  • Map indicators for commands have been reworked

• Miscellaneous
  
  • Added ability to swap to target player's view after death by pressing CTRL and LMB on the allied player's name
  • Added different settings for vehicle markers
  • Added alternative color scheme for vehicle markers
  • Reworked basic interface elements: buttons, windows, backgrounds, checkboxes, etc...
  • Added new hints to the map loading screen
  • Reworked pop-ups during mouse over in the hangar
  • Adjusted scaling of minimap symbols during minimap resize

Audio

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• Improved firing sounds
  
  • Divided into 11 groups depending on caliber and availability of muzzle brake

• Improved suspension sounds
  • Divided into 4 groups depending on vehicle type, surface, and movement speed

• New sounds
  • Added sounds for driving on sand, wooden bridges, gravel, etc...
  • Added  sound of tank turning, sliding, strong and weak impacts, vehicle vibration while on rough ground, sound of falling in water or from extreme height
  • Improved the sounds of penetration, ricochet, and track critical damage

• Balanced levels for all sounds

Graphics

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Keep in mind that this is only a partial implementation of all the proposed improvements for the graphics and rendering formulas, more will be added prior to the release of the 8.0 update

• First iteration of new rendering system
  
  •  Marked as 'improved graphics' in the settings, can be toggled with 'standard graphics'

• The following maps have been reworked for the new rendering and lighting system:
  
  • Himmelsdorf
  • Mines
  • Karelia
  • Lakeville
  • Sand River
  • Fjords
  • Mountain Pass
  • Arctic Region
  • Westfield

• Reworked lighting for all other maps
• Added wave and water movement with tanks now having the ability to enter bodies of water

Vehicle Rebalancing

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French Vehicle Changes:

* AMX-13 F3 AM:

• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse AMX 13 F3AM was increased by 5%.
•  Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse AMX 13 F3AM B was increased by 5%.
•  Aiming time for Canon de 155mm de 33 calibers was changed from 6.9 sec. to 7.1 sec.

* AMX 50 Foch (155):

• Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
• Reload speed for 155 mm SA 58 AC was changed from 48 sec. to 50 sec.
• Dispersion for the 155 mm SA 58 AC was changed from 0.35 to 0.36

* AMX AC Mle. 1946:

• Suspension traverse speed AMX AC Mle 1946 was changed from 26 to 24
• Suspension traverse speed AMX AC Mle 1946 Bis was changed from 28 to 26
• HP was reduced by 10 points.
• Aiming speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
• Depression angle for 100 mm SA 47 AC was decreased from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
• Elevation angle 100 mm SA 47 AC was increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
• Reload speed 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 9.3 sec. to 10 sec.
• Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC after a shot was increased by 25%.
• Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Depression angle for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was decreased from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
• Elevation angle for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
• Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Depression angle for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was decreased from -18 degrees to -15 degrees
• Elevation angle for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees
• Reload time for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from 6.6 sec. to 6.9 sec.
• Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC after a shot was increased by 15%.
• Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Traversing angles for Schneider 44B turret was changed from -10 10 degrees to -7 10 degrees

* AMX AC Mle. 1948:

• Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
• Aiming speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2.3 sec.
• Reloading speed for 100 mm SA 47 AC was changed from 7.7 sec. to 8 sec.
• Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC after a shot was increased by 25%
• Dispersion for 100 mm SA 47 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 15%.
• Aiming speed for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
• Reload time 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 10.2 sec. to 10.4 sec.
• Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC after a shot was increased by 25%.
• Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Reload time for 90 mm DCA 45 AC was changed from 6.1 sec. to 6.3 sec.
• Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC after a shot was increased by 15%.
• Dispersion for 90 mm DCA 45 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.

* AMX 38:

• HP was reduced by 10 points.
• Sight range for the turret of AMX38 was changed from 320 m. to 310 m.
• Aiming time for 25mm Canon Raccourci Mle. 1934 was changed from 1.5 sec. to 1.7 sec.
• Aiming speed for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2 sec. to 2.3 sec.
• Reload time for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2.5 sec. to 3.2 sec.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was increased by15%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was increased by 10%.
• Turret traverse speed for AMX38 was changed from 30 deg/sec to 28 deg/sec

* AMX 50 Foch:

• Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50 Foch was changed from 28 to 26
• Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50 Foch Mle.2 was changed from 30 to 28
• Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 13 km/h
• Aiming speed for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2.3 sec.
• Reload time for 120 mm SA 46 AC was changed from 9 sec. to 9.3 sec.
• Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC after a shot was increased by 30%.
• Dispersion for 120 mm SA 46 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.

* B1:

• Suspension traverse speed for B1 was changed from 24 to 26
• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for B1 was decreased by 8%.
• Suspension traverse speed for B1Bis was changed from 26 to 28
• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for B1Bis was decreased by 8%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA34 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was decreased by 20%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA35 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was decreased by 30%.
• Turret traverse speed for B1a was changed from 40 deg/sec to 46 deg/sec
• Sight range for the turret of B1b was changed from 320 m. to 330 m.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA34 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA35 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA37 after a shot was decreased by 12%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA37 on turret turn was decreased by 40%.
• HP was increased by 20 points.
• Turret traverse speed for B1b was changed from 36 deg/sec to 44 deg/sec

* Bat Chatillon 155:

• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Bat Chatillon 155 was increased by 5%.
• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Bat Chatillon 155 Bis was increased by 5%.
• Repair cost was increased by 61,63%
• Reload time for Canon de 155 mm was changed from 65 sec. до 70 sec.
• Dispersion for Canon de 155 mm on turret turn was increased by 8%.

* BDR G1B:

• Front turret armor FCMF4 was changed from 70 mm to 60 mm.

* D2:

• HP was decreased by 20 points.
• Max reverse speed was changed from 14 km/h to 12 km/h
• Reload time for 47mm SA34 was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.4 sec.
• Reload time for 47mm SA35 was changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.4 sec.
• Reload time for 47mm SA37 was changed from 2.5 sec. to 2.6 sec.
• Turret traverse speed for D2 Bis was changed from 32 deg/sec to 28 deg/sec

* AMX 50B:

• Suspension traverse speed for AMX 50B was changed from 32 to 36
• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for AMX 50B was decreased by 10%.
• HP was increased by 100 points.
• Shooting rate within a shell container for 120mm SA 46 was increased by 9,09%
• Elevation angle for 120mm SA 46 was increased from 6 degrees to 8 degrees
• Dispersion for 120mm SA 46 on turret turn was decreased by 20%.
• Turret traverse speed for AMX 50B was changed from 32 deg/sec to 36 deg/sec

* Lorraine155 51:

• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Lorraine155 51 was increased by 8%.
• Repair cost was increased by 47,19%
•  Reload time for Canon de 155mm L GPF was changed from 5.1 sec. to 5.3 sec.
• Reload time for Canon de 155mm L GPF was changed from 23 sec. to 23.5 sec.

* Lorraine 40 t:

• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Mle. was decreased by 9%.
• Gun dispersion due to the motion and suspension traverse for Mle. B was decreased by 8%.
• HP was increased by 50 points.
• Dispersion for 100mm SA 47 on turret turn was decreased by 9%.
• Aiming speed for 90mm F3 was changed from 3 sec. to 2.7 sec.
• Reload time 90mm F3 was changed from 30 sec. to 27 sec.
• Dispersion for 90mm F3 on turret turn was decreased by 9%.

* RenaultFT AC:

• Aiming speed 25mm automatique mle. 1936 was changed from 1.5 sec. to 1.7 sec.
• Dispersion for 25mm automatique mle. 1936 when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.
• Aiming speed for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
• Reload time for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 2.1 sec. to 2.3 sec.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 after a shot was increased by 15%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 when moving the barrel was increased by 40%.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 0.35 m to 0.37 m

* Renault UE 57:

• Reload time for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 was changed from 2.1 sec. to 2.2 sec.
• Dispersion for 47mm SA-L Mle.37 when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Reload time for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV was changed from 2.7 sec. to 2.8 sec.
• Dispersion for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV after a shot was increased by 30%.
• Dispersion for 57mm 6 pdr AT Gun Mk IV when moving the barrel was increased by 25%.

* S-35 CA:

• Aiming time for 17 pdr AT Gun MK.II was changed from 1.7 sec. to 1.9 sec.
• Reload time for 17 pdr AT Gun MK.II was changed from 4.5 sec. to 4.8 sec.
• Reload time for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC was changed from 8.1 sec. to 8.4 sec.
• Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC after a shot was increased by 12%.
• Dispersion for 90 mm canon DCA 30 AC when moving the barrel was increased by 20%.
• Reload time for Canon de 105 mle1930 Schneider AC was changed from 11.1 sec. to 12 sec.

German Vehicles Changes:

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* GUNS:

• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 126 mm to 139 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 98mm to 103 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 143 mm to 158 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 106 mm to110 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 126 mm to 139 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 98 mm to 103 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 40 gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 143 mm to 158 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 106 mm to 110 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 L gun 7,5 cm StuK 42 L/70 changed from 138 mm to 150 mm
• Shell Penetration of  Pzgr 39 L gun 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 changed from 138 mm to 150 mm

* E-100:

• Suspension traverse speed E-100-Ketten changed from 20 to 22
• Suspension road capability of E-100-Ketten on hard and medium soils increased by 10%.
• Durability increased by 100 HP.
• Dispersion of the gun 12,8 cm KwK 44 L/55 during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
• Turret traverse speed E-100-Turm Ausf. B changed from 18 deg/sec до 20 deg/sec

* GW Typ E:

• Repair costs increased by 33,18%

* GW Tiger:

• Repair costs increased by27,25%

* Marder II:

• Suspension traverse speed Marder-II-Ketten Ausf. A changed from 36 to 34
• Suspension traverse speed Marder-II-Ketten Ausf. B changed from 38 to 36
• Aiming time of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
• Reloading time of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 changed from 2.4 sec. to 2.5 sec.
• Dispersion of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 after shot increased by 15%.
• Dispersion of the gun 5 cm PaK 39 L/60 during turret rotation increased by 40%.
• Aiming time of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.7 sec.
• Reloading time of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 changed from 4.5 sec. to 4.8 sec.
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 40/2 during turret rotation increased by 20%
• Aiming time of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 (r) changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.9 sec.
• Reloading time of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 (r) changed from 4.8 sec. to 5 sec.
• Dispersion of the gun 7,6 cm PaK 36 (r) during turret rotation increased by 20%

* Hetzer:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

* JagdPanther II:

• Research cost of the tank Jagdtiger changed from 150300 to 175000

* JagdPz E-100:

• Suspension traverse speedJagdPz E-100-Ketten changed from 18 to 20
• Suspension road capability JagdPz E-100-Ketten on hard and medium soils increased by 10%
• Aiming time of the gun 17 cm PaK46 changed from 2.9 sec. to 2.7 sec.
• Dispersion of the gun 17 cm PaK46 during gun rotation decreased by 18%.
• Gun traverse speed changed from 20 deg/sec to 26 deg/sec

* JagdPz IV:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m

* PzKpfw III:

• Front armor  of the turret PzKpfw-III-Turm Ausf. E changed from 50 mm to 30 mm
• Tank moved to 16 armor groups’ collision model.

* PzKpfw III/IV:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

* PzKpfw IV:

• Turret Scmalturm has been changed to another
• Top gun 7,5 cm KwK 42 L/70 has been removed
• Tank has been rebalanced

* PzKpfw V-IV:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

* PzKpfw V-IV Alpha:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 м to 0.39 м

* StuG III:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm PaK 39 L/48 changed from 0.4 m to 0.37 m
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm StuK 40 L/43 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

* Sturmpanzer II:

• Shell capacity of the gun 15 cm SIG 33 L/11 changed from 15 to 30

* T-25:

• Shell capacity of the gun 7,5 cm A18 KwK changed from 50 to 60

* VK 2801:

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.42 m to 0.41 m
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.41 m to 0.39 m

* VK 3001 (H):

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/43 changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m
• Research cost of the tank VK 3002 (DB) changed from 25000 to 45000

* VK 3001 (P):

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

* VK 3002 (DB):

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42 m to 0.39 m

* VK 3601 (H):

• Dispersion of the gun 7,5 cm KwK 40 L/48 changed from 0.42m to 0.39m

* Wespe:

• Dispersion of the gun 10,5 cm leFH 16 L/22 changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
• Reloading time of the gun 10,5 cm leFH 18 L/28 changed from 13.5 sec. to 13.3 sec.

American Vehicles Changes:

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* M10 Wolverine:

• Depression angle gun 105 mm AT SPH M4 L23 incresed from -20 deg. to -30 deg.
• Depression angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M7 L/50 increased from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
• Depression angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M1A1 increased from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
• Depression angle of the gun 76 mm AT Gun M1A2 decreased from -25 deg. to -20 deg.

* M2 Light Tank:

• Engine added - Continental R670-7

* M22:

• Depression angle of the gun 37 mm Gun M-6 increased from -25 deg. to -30 deg.
• Elevation angle of the gun 37 mm Gun M-6 increased from 8 deg. to 10 deg.

* M24 Chaffee:

• Depression angle of the gun 75mm Gun M6 decreased from -19 deg. to -15 deg.
• Turret armor of T37 changed from 25 mm to 13 mm

* M3 Lee:

• Depression angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M2 increased from -15 deg. to -20 deg.
• Depression angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M2 decreased from 10 deg. to 9 deg.
• Depression angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M3L/37 increased from -15 deg. to -20 deg.
• Elevation angle of the gun 75 mm Gun M3L/37 decreased from 10 deg. to 9 deg.

* M3 Stuart:

• Depression angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun decreased from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
•  Elevation angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun increased from  7 degrees to 10 degrees
•  Depression angle of 37 mm Gun M-5 decreased from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
•  Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-5 increased from 7 degrees to 10 degrees
• Depression angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 decreased from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
•  Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 increased from 7 degrees to 10 degrees

* M36:

• Depression angle of  76 mm AT Gun M1A2 decreased from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of  90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of  90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

* M37:

• Elevation angle of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun increased from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
• Reload time of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun decreased from 15.9 sec. to 15.5 sec
• Dispersion of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
• Elevation angle of 105 mm Howitzer M4 gun increased from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
• Reloading time of  105 mm Howitzer M4 gun changed from 13.4 sec. to 13 sec.

* M40/M43:

• Repair price increased by 40,75%

* M48A1:

•  Gun dispersion from movement and turning of T97E2 suspension increased by 20%.
•  Aiming time of 105mm Gun M68 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
•  Reloading time of 105mm Gun M68 changed from 8 sec. to 8.8 sec.
•  Dispersion of 105mm Gun M68 after shot increased by 15%.
•  Dispersion of 105mm Gun M68 on turret rotation increased by 40%.
•  Aiming time of 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
•  Reloading time of 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 changed from 8 sec. to 8.8 sec.
•  Dispersion of the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 after shot increased by 15%.
•  Dispersion of the 105 mm Gun T5E1M2 on turret traverse by 40%.
•  Change aiming time 90mm Gun M41 changed from 1.7 sec. to 2 sec.
•  Reloading time of the  90mm Gun M41 changed from 6 sec. to 6.3 sec.
•  Dispersion of  90mm Gun M41 after shot increased by 15%.
•  Dispersion of  90mm Gun M41 on turret rotation increased by 30%.
•  Turret traverse speed of M87 changed from 42 degrees/sec to 40 degrees/sec

* M4A3E8 Sherman:

• Depression angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun increased from -25 degrees to -28 degrees
• Elevation angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun decreased from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
• Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 decreased from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
• Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 decreased from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
• Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 decreased from 12 degrees to 10 degrees
• Elevation angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 decreased from 12 degrees to 10 degrees

* M5 Stuart:

• Elevation angle of 20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun increased from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
• Depression angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 decreased from -25 degrees to -20 degrees
• Elevation angle of  37 mm Gun M-6 increased from 5 degrees to 10 degrees
• Elevation angle of 75 mm Howitzer M3 increased from 12 degrees to 20 degrees

* M6:

• Tank moved to 16 armor groups’ collision model.

* M7:

• VVSS T48  suspension traverse speed changed from 44 to 46
•  Durability increased by 20 hit points.
• View range M24A1 turret changed from 330 m. to 370 m.
•  Depression angle of 37 mm Gun M-6 decreased from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
•  Elevation angle of 37 mm Gun M-6 increased from 7 degrees to 8 degrees
•  Depression angle of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun decreased from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
•  Elevation angle of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun increased from  7 degrees to 8 degrees
•  View range of M47 turret changed from 370 m. to 380 m.
•  Aiming time of 75 mm Gun M2 changed from 1.8 sec. to 1.7 sec.
•  Depression angle of 75 mm Gun M2 decreased from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
•  Elevation angle of 75 mm Gun M2 increased from 7 degrees to 8 degrees
•  Aiming time of 75 mm Gun M3L/37 changed from 2.1 sec. to 2 sec.
•  Depression angle of  75 mm Gun M3L/37 decreased from -25 degrees to -18 degrees
•  Elevation angle of  75 mm Gun M3L/37 increased from  7 degrees to 8 degrees
• Aiming time of QF 6 pounder Mk III gun changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.1 sec.

* M7 Priest:

• Added  Ford GAA engine
• Max speed changed from 38.6 km/h to 39 km/h
• Aiming time of 105 mm Howitzer M2A1 gun changed from 5.1 sec. to 5 sec.
• Reloading time of  105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 13.1 sec. to 12.7 sec.
• Dispersion of 105 mm Howitzer M3 gun changed from 0.56 m to 0.54 m
• Angles of horizontal traverse of M7D1 gun changed from -23 23 to -15 30 degrees

* M26 Pershing:

• Depression angle of 76 mm Gun M1A1 decreased from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of 76 mm Gun M1A2 decreased from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of 90 mm Gun M3 decreased from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of 90 mm Gun T15E2M2 decreased from -22 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression angle of 105 mm SPH M4L23 gun decreased from -22 degrees to -20 degrees

* Ram-II:

• Depression angle of QF 6 Pounder Mk IIIA gun increased from -12 to -20 degrees
• Elevation angle of QF 6 Pounder Mk IIIA gun increased from 6 degrees to 7.5 degrees

* T110E3:

• Max speed of T110E3 suspension decreased from 26 km/h to 24 km/h
• Max reverse speed changed from 10 km/h to 8 km/h
• Aiming time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 2.3 sec. to 2.5 sec.
• Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 gun changed from 17.6 sec. to 18.3 sec.
• Dispersion of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 0.34 m to 0.36 m

* T110E4:

• Max speed of T110E4 suspension decreased from 28 km/h to 26 km/h
• Max reverse speed changed from12 km/h to 10 km/h
• Turret side armoring changed from 203 mm to 152 mm
• Armoring of T110E4 turret cheekbones changed from 254 mm to 203 mm
• Armoring of T110E4 gun mantlet changed from 305 mm to 254 mm
• Aiming time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 gun changed from 2.7 sec. to 2.9 sec.
• Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed from 20.2 sec. to 21 sec.
• Dispersion of 155 mm AT Gun T7E2 changed of 0.36 m to 0.37 m

* T2 Medium Tank:

• Traverse speed of T2E1 suspension changed from 36 deg/sec to 38 deg/sec
• Tier of Liberty engine changed from 3 to 2
• Price of Liberty engine changed from 9900 to 990
• View distance of T2T1 turret changed from 320 m. to 300 m.
• Turning speed of T2T1 turret changed from 32 deg/sec to 34 deg/sec
• Dispersion of 37mm Browning semiautomatic gun during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
• Dispersion of 37 mm Semiautomatic Gun M1 Gun 924 during turret rotation decreased by 20%.
• Rotation speed of T2T2 turret changed from 35 deg/sеc to 36 deg/sec

* T25/2:

• Depression angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
• Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

* T25 AT:

• Load capacity of T25T1 suspension changed from 39200 kg. to 39205 kg.
• Depression angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
• Elevation angle of 90 mm AT Gun M3 increased from 6 degrees to 10 degrees

* T26E4 SuperPershing:

• Depression angle of 90mm Gun T15E1 increased from -18 degrees to -20 degrees

* T29:

• Depression angle of 105 mm Gun T5E1 decreased from -25 degrees to -15 degrees
• Depression angle  of 76 mm Gun M1A2 decreased from -25 degrees to -15 degrees
• Depression of 90 mm Gun M3 decreased from -25 degrees to -15 degrees

* T30:

• Maximum reverse speed decreased from 12 km/h to 10 km/h
• Reloading time of 155 mm AT Gun T7 increased from 20.3 sec to 21 sec.

* T40:

• Depression of 57 mm Gun M1 L/50 increased  from -17 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression of 76 mm AT Gun M1918 increased from -15 degrees to -20 degrees
• Depression of 76 mm AT Gun M1A1 increased from -25 degrees to -30 degrees

* T57:

• Elevation angles of 76 mm Gun M1918 increased from 4 degrees to 5 degrees
• Gun traverse angle of T51D1 turret changed from -20 20 degrees to -15 15 degrees

* T92:

• Repair cost increased by 59,33%

Soviet Vehicle Changes:

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* А-20:

• Traverse speed of A-20 mod. 1938 suspension increased from 40 to 44
• Traverse speed of A-20 mod. 1940 suspension increased from 44 to 46
• Hit Points increased by 10 hp.
• Increased the view range of А-20 mod. 1938 turret from 240 m to 300 m
• Decreased the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K fron 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Turret traverse speed of А-20 mod. 1938 changed from 40 deg/sec to 45 deg/sec
• Reloading time of 37 mm Automatic SH-37 changed from 4.6 sec to 4.2 sec
• Decreased the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Decreased the aiming speed of 45 mm VT-42 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Turret traverse speed of А-20 bis changed from 49 deg/sec to 50 deg/sec

* АТ-1:

• Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with АТ-1 suspension reduced by 6%.
• Gun dispersion when moving with АТ-1 bis suspension reduced by 6%.
• Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19S reduced by 20% when moving the gun.
• Dispersion of 45 mm 20KS reduced by 20% when moving the gun.

* BT-7:

• Traverse speed of BT-5 suspension increased from 44 to 48
• Hit Points increased by 10 hp.
• Increased the view range of BT-5 conical turret from 240 m to 260 m
• Reduced the aiming speed of 37 mm ZiS-19 from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Reloading time of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun changed from 2.3 sec to 2.1 sec
• Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun after firing decreased by 15%.
• Dispersion of 37 mm ZiS-19 gun when turret traversing decreased by 40%.
• Changed the aiming speed of 45 mm 20K from 2.3 sec to 1.9 sec
• Dispersion of 45 mm 20K gun after firing reduced by 15%.
• Dispersion of 45 mm 20K gun when turret traversing reduced by 25%.

* KV-13:

• Traverse speed of KV-13 suspension changed from 36 to 38
• Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with KV-13 suspension reduced by 8%.
• Traverse speed of KV-13M suspension changed from 38 to 40
• Gun traverse speed when moving and traversing with KV-13M decreased by 8%.
• Reloading time of 76 mm S-54 changed from 4.2 sec to 3.6 sec
• Reloading time of 76 mm ZiS-5 changed from 4.2 sec to 3.6 sec
• Reloading time of 85 mm D-5T changed from 5.2 sec to 5 sec
• Reduced the aiming speed of 85 mm D-5T-85BM from 2.9 sec to 2.3 sec
• Reloading time of 85 mm D-5T-85BM changed from 6.3 sec to 5.9 sec
• Turret traverse speed of KV-13M changed from 46 deg/sec to 48 deg/sec

* M3 Stuart:

• Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with Stuart E1 suspension decreased by 6%.
• Hit Points increased by 20 hp.
• Changed the aiming speed of 37 mm M-5 from 2.06 sec to 1.9 sec.
• Elevation angles of 37 mm M-5 gun increasd from 7 degrees to 10 degrees
• Reloading time of 37 mm M-5 changed to 2.5 sec

* Object 212:

• Repair cost increased by 44,12%

* Object 261:

• Repair cost increased by 41,90%

* IS-6:

• Camouflage cost reduced by 11,11%
• Traverse speed of IS-6 suspension changed from 24 to 26
• IS-6 suspension passability on solid and medium soils increased by 5%.
• Hit Points increased by 50 hp.
• Dispersion of 122mm D-30 gun when turret traversing decreased by 15%.
• IS-6 turret traverse speed changed from 22 deg/sec to 24 deg/sec

* SU-18:

• Cost of MS-1 engine changed from 260 to 0
• Reduced the aiming speed of 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 from 4.6 sec to 4.4 sec
• Reloading time of 76 mm Howitzer mod. 1927 changed from 7 sec to 6.8 sec

* SU-5:

• Damage caused by 53-BP520 shell of 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931 gun changed from 290 to 320
• Damage caused by 53-ОF500 shell of 152 mm Mortar NM mod. 1931 gun changed from 330 to 360

* SU-76:

• Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with SU-76 suspension reduced by 6%.
• Gun dispersion when moving and traversing with SU-76М suspension reduced by 6%.
• Reloading time of 57 mm ZIS-2 gun changed from 3.3 sec to 3.2 sec
• Reloading time of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun changed from 2.7 sec to 2.6 sec
• Dispersion of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun reduced by 20% when moving the gun.
• Dispersion of 57 mm ZiS-8S gun changed from 0.43 m to 0.41 m
• Dispersion of 76 mm ZIS-3 gun reduced by 15% when moving the gun.

* T-50-2:

• Traverse speed of Т-50-2 suspension changed from 42 to 36
• Traverse speed of Т-50-2M suspension changed from 46 to 38

* Т-43:

• Т-43 mod. 1943 turret armor changed from 62 mm to 90 mm

* Т-44:

• Research cost of Т-54 tank changed from 160100 to 142000

* Т-54:

• Added new gun 100 mm D-10T2S

Fixes

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• Fixed rare occurence of 2 vehicles instantaneously turning while rotating into one another
• Fixed most instances of vehicles becoming stuck on the landscape in maps where the new physics are in effect
• Fixed the turning of the camera while under bridges or beside large objects after switching between sniper and standard views
• Fixed the random elevation of the gun while switching between sniper and standard views when under bridges or near large objects
• Fixed errors in sounds for object destruction

Update 7.5 release notes can be found here