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Iron Warriors
T-72 Tank Command
Tank Combat Manual

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1. QUICK START 2. MAIN FEATURES
To get started quickly: 1) Three types of tanks are available: T-34, T-55 and T-72.
1. Start the game, select menu item: “Single missions”. 2) The player can play as commander, driver and gunner.
2. Choose one of the single missions. After clicking on the mission title 3) Eight types of armored vehicles are featured in the game as well
with the left mouse button, a briefing and the topographic map are as artillery/guns, an engineering vehicle, a helicopter and
displayed. trucks.
3. To start the selected mission, click on “Play”. 4) Realistic fire control system.
4. After the mission loads, the player finds himself in the tank 5) Realistic vehicle physics, vulnerability depending on armor
driver’s station. protection, armor penetration depending on angle of shell hit,
realistic damage model.
5. To start moving:
6) Realistic ballistics engine.
• E – start the engine
• Up arrow or mouse scroll – increase fuel feed 7) Deformable terrain with dynamic shellholes and trenches
• B – release mountain brake
• A – switch into first gear 8) Vast open spaces with visibility of more than 2 km.

6. Turn using Left/Right arrow key or Left/Right mouse button – left 9) Height differences on game maps up to 800 m.
or right turn control levers (move your mouse with the pressed left or 10) Realistic 3D environment: landscape, buildings, plants, cloud
right mouse button to the left or to the right, respectively). shadows, lens flares, wind and much more.
7. Crew positions: 11) Change of night and day.
• F5 – driver 12) More than 70 types of buildings and installations that can be
• F6 – gunner destroyed or damaged.
• F7 – commander
• F8 – AA machine gunner 13) More than 40 types of plants, trees and grasses that sway with
the wind.
8. At gunner position:
14) Dynamic weather: fog, rain, rainbows.
• S key – turn on fire control system (SUO)
• Left, Right, Up, Down arrows or X and Y axis with Left mouse 15) Fully destructible environment: deformable structures,
button pressed – turret rotation or gun barrel up/down buildings that can be destroyed in real time, deformable
• Mouse scroll or Numpad - and Numpad + - zoom out or zoom in, vehicles and vegetation.
respectively
• B and N keys – select ammunition type 16) High-quality modeling of water surfaces and vehicle flotation.
• R key – load chosen ammo type 17) Mounted infantry can be transported inside trucks and APCs
• Enter or right mouse button – activate range finding and on tank hulls.
• Space key – main gun fire
• Q key – co-axial machine gun fire 18) More than 5000 polygons per vehicle, bump mapping.
19) Mission editor allows players to create and share their own
scenarios.
20) LAN network game.

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3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 4. INSTALLATION
1) Make sure that more than 2 Gb of free space are available on
Minimum system requirements: your hard drive and that the Windows XP/2000 operating
CPU GHz Athlon or Pentium III system is installed.
Memory 256 Mb RAM 2) Install the latest CERTIFIED drivers for your video card after
Sound card DirectX 9.0 compatible you DELETE the old drivers. Drivers can be downloaded from the
Video card GeForce 2/4MX, Radeon 7500 card manufacturer’s web site. For example, for Radeon cards
Hard drive 2 Gb free space visit www.ati.com, for GeForce cards check www.nvidia.com
Operating system Windows XP/2000 (Drivers are also available on the installation CD).
DirectX 9.0c
3) Install DirectX 9.0c (Available on the installation CD).
Recommended system requirements:
CPU 2.8 GHz Athlon XP or Pentium IV 4) Install DIVX codec (Available on the installation CD).
Memory 512 Mb RAM 5) Install game files into a directory on your hard drive.
Sound card Hardware support of DirectX 9.0
(for example, SB Audigy 5.1) 6) Read the user manual. Read the section labelled
Video card GeForce FX5600, Radeon 9600XT “Troubleshooting” (Chapter 6) carefully!
Hard drive 2 Gb free space 7) Make sure you learn the game controls (page 29).
Operating system Windows XP SP 1
DirectX 9.0c 8) Start the game by going to
C:\Program Files\Strategy First\IW\IW Game
9) Play the game.

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5. SETTINGS LOD2 distance Distance at which vehicle
details are changed from
Audio, video, difficulty levels, realism and keyboard layout can be level 2 to level 3, meters
modified in the Settings section of the game menu. Lens flare Draw lens flares On/Off
Audio menu settings allow you to change the music volume, effects, Grass distance Distance at which grass is
speech and general volume. Video menu settings allow players to drawn, meters
change the monitor resolution, color depth, texture and effects Cloud levels Number of cloud levels 1..16
quality, and realism. In the realism settings menu there are three Cloud shadows Draw cloud shadows On/Off
fixed difficulty levels and a user level, which means that parameters Particles quantity Number of particles 0..1
can be fine-tuned to your personal liking. Reflections Draw reflections on water On/Off
surface
In order to fine-tune the settings, start the configuration program Reflections texture Defines reflections 64, 256, 512, 1024
(Start->Programs->CrazyHouse->T-72->T-72 Configuration). The size texture size
following parameters can be adjusted: FPS counter Display frames per second On/Off
No instrument panel Do not display instrument On/Off
panel at game start
Parameter Characteristic Value No voice messages No voice messages On/Off
Particles sorting Particles sorting (dust, fire) On/Off
Video Particles volume Particles volume 1..16
Adapter Video card
Post processing Use image post processing On/Off
Resolution Display resolution (thermal sights)
Frequency Display frequency High quality trees Draw high quality trees On/Off
BackBuffer Mode Display buffer mode Add dust Draw additional smoke and dust On/Off
DepthBuffer Mode Depth buffer mode Post processing Defines post-processing 256, 512, 1024
Vertex processing Hardware processing On/Off texture size texture size
Antialiasing type Antialiasing type Low-end video Use low-end and high speed On/Off
Antialiasing quality Antialiasing quality render (pixel shaders are
Managed textures Use managed textures On/Off not used, simple vertex
Compressed textures Use texture compression On/Off shaders are used, landscape
tessellation quality is
decreased, people are not
displayed at large distances).
Effects The mode is used for the following
Tracks Draw vehicle tracks On/Off video cards: GF2, GF4MX, GF3,
Radeon 7500, Radeon 9000,
Horizon distance Horizon distance, meters Radeon 8500)
Tree shadows Tree shadows On/Off Hi poly grass Use polygons instead of On/Off
Dynamic shadows Draw shadows from vehicles On/Off sprites for drawing grass.
Shadow distance Distance at which vehicle The setting can seriously
shadows are drawn, meters impact game speed with
Pillar distance Distance at which vehicle certain video cards.
tracks are drawn, meters
LOD1 distance Distance at which vehicle
details are changed from
level 1 to level 2, meters

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Textures Show all units Show all units on the map On/Off
on map
Main Main textures quality
top/ high/ average/ low/ as is Replace tank Replaces player tank after it On/Off
rolls over
Transparent Textures with translucency
Realistic sounds Play realistic sounds inside On/Off
Transparent 1 bit Textures with translucency 1 bit inside tank tank
As is Functional textures Own tank armor Adjust armor thickness 1..10
Effects Effects textures Own projectile Adjust penetration and destructive 1..10
Bump Bump textures strength power of own shells
User’s User’s textures Enemy experience Adjust enemy experience 1..10
Units Vehicle textures Allied experience Adjust allied experience 1..10
Unit vectors Vehicle vector textures Engine stalls Engine never stalls if off On/Off
Plants Plant textures God mode Invulnerability On/Off
Grass Grass textures Realistic Realistic rangefinder (no On/Off
Buildings Building textures rangefinder range measurement in fog)
Smoke Smoke and fire textures Run over humans Allows units to run over On/Off
Sky Sky textures enemy infantry
Interface Interface textures Damage after Enables realistic damage after On/Off
Font Font textures collisions collisions
Background Background textures Enable ext. camera Enables external camera On/Off
Realistic view Driver’s viewing angle is On/Off
limited as in real tank
Enable Enables autotransmission On/Off
Sound autotransmission
Music volume 1..100 Enable simple start Engine simple start mode On/Off
SFX volume 1..100 (i.e. engine starts, SUO
Speech volume 1..100 is on, low gear is on,
Global volume 1..100 accelerator pedal is
pressed - only release mountain
No sound Sound and background music On/Off brake to start moving)
can be switched off
(recommended for users with Ext. camera on External camera on by default On/Off
integrated sound cards Ammo load Increases player’s tank ammo load 1-5
on low performance systems Barrel wear Barrel wear (lower initial On/Off
for better game speed) velocity and accuracy)
Sound hardware Switches on/off sound On/Off Tracers always Tracers always shown On/Off
acceleration hardware acceleration FOV scale Viewing angle setting for 1-5
(off is recommended with driver, commander and gunner
integrated sound cards
if problems occur) Use career Campaign mode (missions are On/Off
consecutive, player’s personal
records are available)
No targets table Disable targets table On/Off
Realism Global realism Detailed damage and realistic On/Off
Calculate shell Armor damage is calculated On/Off physics
hit angle depending on the angle of Auto FOV variation Viewing angle depends on On/Off
a shell hit speed of tank

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Near ext. cam view By default external camera On/Off 6. TROUBLESHOOTING
is close to the tank
Transparent objects See through trees and On/Off 1) The game has been tested with GeForce 4200Ti, Radeon 9000,
other landscape objects Radeon 9200, Radeon 9600XT, Radeon 9500, Radeon 9700,
Map autotrack By default the player tank On/Off GeForce FX5600, GeForce4 MX440, and Radeon 9800 video
is always centered on the map cards.
One console One console (instead of three) On/Off 2) The game can be played with GeForce 2 or Geforce 4 MX cards
is used for all types of but most visual effects are not available or don’t work properly.
information (messages, mission,
and target designation) Choose minimal video settings with these cards.
Infinite fuel Fuel never runs out On/Off 3) It is recommended to use Detonator 53.03 or newer drivers for
Infinite shells Ammo never runs out On/Off nVidia chipsets and Catalyst 4.2 or newer drivers for ATI
Show waypoints Display mission waypoints On/Off chipsets. Use CERTIFIED drivers only.
Show targets Display acquired targets On/Off 4) For best results with ATI video cards, it is recommended to set
Infinite battery Infinite charge to starter On/Off the slider to QUALITY in the driver settings of the 3D\Direct 3D
battery (to start engine) section.
Track repair time Automatic repair of damaged 10-inf
track in seconds 5) High-speed HDD and more than 512 Mb RAM are required to
Integrated control Integrated control of barrel On/Off minimize loading time.
and turret
Simple damage model Use simple damage model for On/Off 6) In network multiplayer mode close all running programs like
player tank WinGate. Check that the network adaptor is installed and TCP/IP
Abuse Toggles abusive language On/Off protocol is properly configured.
7) If you have problems with playback of video clips in the game,
install DivX codec.
8) If your computer restarts or an error message on a blue screen
appears when the game is running, choose “sound: hardware
acceleration” in the game settings (provided that your sound
card is integrated into your motherboard).
9) Night vision mode for T-55 and T-72 tanks requires Radeon 9500
and GeForce FX5200 video cards or better. The display of
thermal imaging causes loss of performance with GeForce
FX5200 type video cards.
10) If the game doesn’t start, check that Morgan Multimedia
Stream Switch (MMSwitch) codec is not installed on your
computer. If it is, uninstall it (the codec is usually installed in
the Program Files directory as MMSwitch.ax file). You can
simply delete the file.

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7. TRAINING 8.Right turn lever
9.Brake pedal
7.1 Tank Driver
10.Fuel feed pedal
The tank driver’s station is designed to control the tank in combat
and on the march. When in combat, the driver follows the tank 11.Autotransmission indicator
commander’s orders. The driver’s station consists of controls and
control indicators. Figure 7.1 shows the view from the driver’s 12.Gear shift lever
station.
7.1.1 Getting ready to move

Controls
The tank driver can use the following controls:
• Left turn lever (7)
• Right turn lever (8)
• Fuel feed pedal (10) Operates in two modes: fixed feed and
flexible feed. The former fixes throttle settings in a fixed position;
the latter allows for temporary adjustment on the run.
• Brake pedal (9) Operates in two modes: standard and mountain.
In standard mode, the pedal must be kept depressed to maintain
braking; in mountain mode, the pedal remains fixed and the
brakes activated once the pedal is pressed.
• Gear shift lever (12)

Control indicators
• Speedometer (3)
• Tachometer (4)
Figure 7.1 - driver station • Engine temperature indicator (5)
• Fuel gauge (6)
1.Azimuth compass
To prepare the engine for starting, check the following controls and
2.Damage indicator indicators:
3.Speedometer • The fuel tank should be filled to at least 25% of maximum
4.Tachometer capacity.
• Mountain brake is on.
5.Engine temperature indicator
• Gear shift lever is in position N (Neutral).
6.Fuel gauge • Engine temperature is not less than 20°C.
7.Left turn lever

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Starting the engine gauge. When the temperature rises over 110°C, the power drops
• Turn ignition on (E key). and the tank will slow down. If the engine overheats the tank
should be stopped, and the player needs to wait until the
• Fuel feed pedal should be fixed in middle position. temperature comes down to 90° before being able to resume
• Using the fuel feed pedal, raise the engine RPM rate to between driving.
1200-1500 RPM (depending on the tank model).
7.1.5 Digging equipment
7.1.2 Driving the tank Digging equipment can be installed on the T-72 only. It is used to
• Horn signal (H key). make hull-down tank positions quickly. The tank is fitted with a
• Smoothly increase fuel feed and set the gear with the gear shift throw-over blade. The blade is lowered and raised by pressing the
lever. The clutch is activated automatically. Ctrl+D key combination. Upon activation, the blade removes layers
1. Switching gear one up: Smoothly increase the fuel feed and use the of earth as the tank moves forward. This eventually forms a
UP arrow to shift the gear up. The clutch is activated automatically. breastwork that will create a hull-down position.

2. Switching gear one down: Smoothly decrease the fuel feed and use 7.1.6 Hydraulic and pneumatic cleaning.
the DOWN arrow to shift the gear down. The clutch is activated The hydraulic and pneumatic cleaning system cleans the tank
automatically. equipment and gun sights from dust, dirt and humidity (G key).
3. Driving with the autotransmission. When driving on standard road
conditions, the driver can use the autotransmission. To do this, the 7.2 Gunner
player should press the S key (turning on the autotransmission). The Gunner station is shown in figure 7.2.
The autotransmission indicator will light up. Pressing the S key
again turns the autotransmission mode off.
4. Driving over difficult surface conditions. Difficult surface
conditions means rugged terrain, slopes, and difficult soil (sand,
marsh). To increase speed, the driver should switch to a higher
gear. The player needs to follow tachometer readings. If the
readings decrease and won’t restore after switching to a higher
gear, then the player needs to switch to a lower gear.

7.1.3 Stopping
To stop the tank you need to do the following.
• Set neutral gear by successive switching to lower gears.
• Press brake pedal.
• Decrease fuel feed to minimal.
• Activate mountain brake and deactivate standard brake.
7.1.4 Emergency operation
When moving over difficult surface conditions at high gear and
maximum engine RPM the engine can overheat. Engine temperature
can be controlled by the tank driver using the engine temperature
Figure 7.2 - gunner station

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1.Indicates availability of chosen ammunition type. 3.Manual range entry scale for machinegun.
2.Round type abbreviation
3.Indicates chosen ammo type. 4.Range finding scale.
4.Round selection lever. 5.Lateral lead scale.
5.Shooting readiness indicator.
6.Round type ready to fire, one letter abbreviation The T-55 sight is shown in figure 7.4.
7.Measured range indicator.
8.“Dual” mode indicator.
9.Smoke grenades availability indicator for the smoke screen laying
system (SPZ).
10.Correct gun loading angle indicator.
11.Fire control system (SUO) indicator.
12.Manual range entry indicator (RVD).
The tank gunner can use various sighting devices in combat. Different
types of sights are used in different tanks. The T-34 sight is shown in
figure 7.3.

Figure 7.4 - T-55 gun sight

1.Manual range entry scale for armor-piercing rounds.

2.Lateral lead scale.
3.Manual range entry scale for machinegun.
4.Manual range entry scale for high-explosive rounds.
5.Manual range entry scale for shaped-charge rounds.
Figure 7.3 - T-34 gun sight
6.Target range finding scale.

1.Manual range entry scale for high-explosive rounds.

The T-72 sight is shown in figure 7.5.
2.Manual range entry scale for armor-piercing rounds.

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 To acquire a target:
• Set minimal zoom.
• Search for targets by looking through the sight and moving it
along the horizontal and/or vertical axis. Zoom in to identify a
target.
• Define target direction using azimuth indicator.
• Report target type and azimuth to the commander.
Firing at stationary targets is executed by commander’s order only.
Stationary targets are engaged as follows:
• Set the sight mark at the target indicated by commander by
moving it vertically and/or horizontally.
• Set the sight zoom using mouse scroll and adjust the reticle
illumination using X and Z keys to find the range.
• Select ammunition type as ordered by the commander.
• Check availability of the necessary type of ammunition and
report to commander if ammo is not available.
• Find the range to the target (click right mouse button). Found
Figure 7.5 - T-72 gun sight range is displayed on the range finder. If the range is less than
300 m or more than 9980 m then the indicator shows 9980 m.
• Report the range to the commander.
1.Lateral lead scale. • Load the indicated round type (R key). The corresponding
2.Target range finding scale. indicator shows that the gun is set at the correct loading angle
3.Manual range entry scale for machinegun. (for T-72 only). The shooting readiness indicator lights up if the
4.Manual range entry scale for high-explosive rounds. tank is ready for shooting.
5.Armor-piercing ammo scale. • Fire.
6.Hollow charge ammo scale.
• Report the results of firing to the commander.
7.2.1 Gunner’s tasks in combat Firing at a moving target
To prepare SUO (Fire control system) for combat: • Set the sight mark at the target indicated by the commander by
• Turn SUO on (S key). Indicator shows when SUO is on. moving it vertically and/or horizontally.
• Check status of the following indicators and controls: • Set the sight zoom and adjust recticle illumination as needed to
find the range.
1) Range finder – 9980.
• Select ammunition type as ordered by the commander.
2) Check availability and amount of every type of ammo by shifting • Find the range to the target twice within five seconds. SUO will
the ammo selection lever (B and N keys). set the necessary horizontal lead angles for the gun. If more than
3) Check the correspondence of ballistics type to indicator readings two range findings are made within five seconds then the
on the range finder scale. horizontal lead angle will be computed using two last
measurements.

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• Load the indicated round type (R key). The corresponding indicator 7.2.2 Emergency firing
shows that the gun is set at the correct loading angle. The shooting Firing with damaged stabilizer, ballistic computer and/or range
readiness indicator lights up if the tank is ready for shooting. finder.
• Fire.
• Report the results of firing to the commander. Firing at stationary targets
• Set the sight mark at the target indicated by the commander by
Firing on the move moving it vertically and/or horizontally.
• Set the sight mark at the target indicated by the commander by • Set the sight zoom and adjust reticle illumination if needed to find
moving it vertically and/or horizontally. the range.
• Set the sight zoom and adjust reticle illumination if needed to find • Select ammunition type as ordered by the commander. Check
the range.
availability of the necessary type of ammo and report to the
• Select ammunition type as ordered by the commander. commander if ammo is not available.
• Wait for commander’s “Track” order (the driver slows down). • Find the range to the target with the help of the range finding
• When tank speed is at a level which allows range finding, find the scale. To find the range you need to do the following:
range to the target twice within 5 seconds. 1) Move the sight so that the bottom line of the target range finding
• Load the indicated round type (R key). scale lines up with the bottom edge of the target (keep in mind
• Fire. that the target range finding scale is designed for an average
• Report the results of firing to the commander. target height of 2.7 meters)
Firing guided missiles (T-72 only) 2) Move the sight horizontally until the target fits fully between the
bottom line and one of the top scale marks
• Set ammunition type to “guided missile”.
• Check availability of the necessary type of ammo and report to the 3) The number above the mark indicates the estimated range to the
commander if ammo is not available. target: 5=500 meters, 10=1000 meters, 15=1500 meters, etc.
• Set the sight mark at the target indicated by the commander by • Move the gun barrel to the correct loading angle by moving the
moving it vertically and/or horizontally. sight view vertically. The indicator lights up when the gun is set
• Load the indicated round type. at the correct loading angle. Load the selected round type.
• Fire. • Enter the estimated range with the help of the manual range
• Keep the mark on target while the missile is in flight. entry scale (press Ctrl+W and use PgUp and PgDn keys to select
• Report the results of firing to the commander. the scale corresponding to the round type). Moving manual range
entry scale vertically (U and I keys), align the range mark with
Firing machinegun the sight mark. Use the bit for the purpose of aiming.
• Set ammunition type to “machinegun”. • Fire.
• Check availability of the necessary type of ammo and report to the • Report the results of firing to the commander.
commander if ammo is not available.
• Set the sight mark at the target indicated by the commander by 7.2.3 Smoke screen system
moving it vertically and/or horizontally. The smoke screen system is designed for placing a smoke screen on
• Find the range to the target. the battlefield. Smoke screens are required for:
• Fire. • masking change of firing positions;
• Report the results of firing to the commander. • masking withdrawal from the battle;
• jamming enemy’s laser and infrared guidance systems.

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Smoke screening is executed by commander’s order. To lay a smoke
screen use “<” or “>” keys, depending if you want to launch the left or
right smoke grenades, respectively.

7.2.4 Night vision equipment

Night vision equipment is designed to detect the enemy in low light
levels or other difficult sighting conditions. It works in the infrared
spectrum and helps to see objects (people, vehicles) with a higher
temperature than the environment. Such objects are displayed in
bright green color in the night vision display. Figure 7.6 shows an
example of a driver’s night vision display.

Figure 7.7 - commander’s station

1.Vertical range finding scale.
2.Horizontal range finding scale.
3.Target range finding scale.
Commander’s panel is identical to that of the gunner.

7.3.1. Commander s tasks

Target acquisition and identification
• Moving the sight horizontally and/or vertically, identify targets
within the tank’s engagement range.
Figure 7.6 - night vision display
• Determine the most dangerous target.
7.3 Commander • Order the gunner to fire at the target. If the tank is on the move,
The view from the commander’s station is shown in figure 7.7 order “Track” to the tank driver. The driver will slow down.
• To help the gunner find the target quickly, the commander can
use target acquisition mode (T key). In this mode the turret is
automatically rotated along horizontal axis at maximum rotation
speed.
• Continue target acquisition.

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7.3.2 Emergency operation 8. CONTROLS
The “Dual” mode is selected by the commander when the gunner There are three groups of control keys as shown in the table 8.1
cannot fire. To turn the “Dual” mode on, press the D key. In “Dual” below.
mode the commander can fire the gun from his station.
Table 8.1 Control keys
7.3.3 Choice of weapon and round type Function Controls
A tank’s ammunition load consists of various types of ammunition,
including high-explosive, sub-caliber armor-piercing, and hollow- All crew positions
charge rounds, as well as guided missiles. The choice of which type of Cycle combat stations TAB
round is loaded and fired is made by the tank commander. To destroy Driver station F5
lightly armored and unarmored targets (as well as enemy infantry),
Gunner station F6
high-explosive rounds are used.
Commander station F7
To engage enemy armored vehicles (tanks) at a distance of up to AA machinegun F8
2000 meters, hollow charge and sub-caliber armor-piercing rounds External camera On/Off F9
are used. External camera zoom in/out Num7, Num9
To destroy enemy armored vehicles at a distance over 2000 meters, External camera left/right Num4, Num 6
as well as low flying helicopters, guided missiles are used. External camera up/down Num8, Num2
External camera in default position Num5
The anti-aircraft machinegun is used against helicopters, unarmored Map On/Off F11
targets and enemy infantry.
Instrument panel On/Off BackSpace
The co-axial machinegun is used against enemy infantry and Headlights On/Off L
unarmored targets at a distance of up to 1000 meters. GPO (hydraulic pneumatic cleaning) G
Menu Esc
Turn off waypoint indication P
Next/previous waypoint [-OR-]
“Head to waypoint” AI driver command ~
“Stop” AI driver’s command 1
“Fire/Hold fire” AI gunner command 2
“Search On/Off” AI commander command 3
“Rotate Gun” AI gunner command 4
“Forward” AI driver command 5
“Reverse” AI driver command 6
“Turn left” AI driver command 7
“Turn right” AI driver command 8
“Turn towards target” AI driver command 9
“Find hull-down position” AI driver command 0
Switching sights next/previous PgUp, PgDown
Open/close hatch LCtrl+H
Screenshot F12

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Driver Fire gun Space -OR- J1
Fixed throttle / fuel feed Mouse scroll -OR- Up, Down Fire machinegun Q -OR- J3
Throttle X -OR- 1J SUO (Fire control) On/Off S
Brake Space Adjust reticle illumination X, C
Mountain brake On/Off -OR- 5J Target acquisition T -OR- J6
Controlling driver levers. Right and left buttons Zoom in/out (sight magnification) Mouse scroll -OR- +, -
(Lever away from driver - movement, take the corresponding lever. Range finding (“Dual” mode) R Mouse
towards driver - brake) Mouse movement – -OR- Enter -OR- J5
lever moves forward/backward “Dual” mode On/Off D
-OR- Left, Right AI target designation R Mouse
Switch Gears A, Z -OR- Num+, Num-
Horn Signal H -OR- J3
Digging blade up/down (T-72 only) LCtrl+D -OR- J4 AA machinegun
Ignition On/Off E -OR- J6 Left/right turret turn Mouse -OR- Left/Right
Autotransmission On/Off S Barrel up/down Mouse -OR- Up, Down
Fire Space -OR- J1
Gunner
Turret left/right X axis with left button Map
pressed -OR- Formation F
Left, Right Defense D
Tank barrel up/ down Y axis with right Mount into/on vehicle I
button pressed -OR- Dismount O
Up, Down
On/Off road R
Select ammo type B, N
Movement M
Load ammo R -OR- J4
Speed E
Fire gun Space -OR- J1
Fire/Hold fire Space
Fire machinegun Q -OR- J3
Pause Esc
SUO (Fire Control) On/Off S
Range finding R Mouse -OR-
Enter -OR- J5 Statistics/Reference
Adjust reticle illumination X, C Screenshot F12
Zoom in/out (sight magnification) Mouse scroll -OR- +, - Next vehicle Left
Left smoke screen , Previous vehicle Right
Right smoke screen . Information/Statistics Space
Turn On/Off manual range input (RVD) LCtrl+W Vectors On/Off Tab
Manual range adjustment U, I Quit Esc
Next Vehicle R Mouse
Commander External camera zoom in/out Num7, Num9
Left/right turret turn Mouse -OR- Left, Right External camera left/right Num4, Num 6
Barrel up/down Mouse -OR- Up, Down External camera up/down Num8, Num2
Select ammo type B, N External camera in default position Num5
Load ammo R -OR- J4

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9. SINGLE PLAYER MODE 3) “Search On/Off” – Commander AI searches for targets (key 3).
4) “Gun backward/forward”- Gunner AI switches off SUO and turns
9.1 Campaign the gun forward or to the rear (key 4). This mode can be used for
The campaign consists of 18 successive single player missions. The moving in the city. If fire mode is active and a target is chosen
player is a Russian volunteer fighting for the Serb National Forces. this order is ignored.
The difficulty level grows gradually from mission to mission. The 5) “Forward” – Driver AI starts moving the tank forward for a
main mission objectives are: protection of key installations, strikes distance of 500 meters (key 5). When the tank gets to this point
against enemy forces over rugged terrain, and hitting key areas it stops. If the order is issued again while the tank is already
protected by the enemy. moving, the driver increases the speed at 10 km per hour
To start the campaign, first you need to choose a player in the Game intervals (this order can be issued repeatedly).
menu. Enter your name and press “Enter”. Click on Play. The 6) “Reverse” - Driver AI starts moving the tank backward for a
campaign mission list will appear. When a mission name is clicked, its distance of 100 meters (key 6) if the tank has been stopped, or
briefing and map are displayed. To open the detailed map, move the decreases the speed at 10 km per hour intervals if the tank has
mouse pointer to the map and press the left mouse button. Clicking on been moving forward (this order can be issued repeatedly).
Play will load the mission.
7) “Turn left” – makes a 15 degree left turn (key 7). If the tank was
After the mission is loaded, the mission objectives are displayed. To moving it continues moving after the turn.
successfully accomplish the mission, the player needs to complete all
tasks. The current status is displayed in the game menu (access via 8) “Turn right” - makes a 15 degrees right turn (key 8). If the tank
Esc key) in the “Mission tasks” submenu. Completed tasks are was moving it continues moving after the turn.
marked with green, open tasks are marked with red.
9) “Turn towards target” – driver turns the tank towards the target
In the mission the player can give orders to his crew and attached designated by the commander (key 9). If the tank was moving it
units. Most missions do not require killing all enemy soldiers and continues moving towards the target.
vehicles. It is sufficient to destroy weapons systems, and kill key
personnel like commanders and RPG gunners. 10) “Find hull-down position” – driver tries to find a hull-down
position (key 0). If the commander has designated an active
target, the driver will try to find a hull-down position relative to
9.2 Single and training missions it, typically on the reverse slope of an elevation. If tank
You can learn and practice how to drive a tank and fire at stationary trenches are available within 100-150 meters, the driver will
and moving targets in training missions. pick the closest one and drive the tank into that position.
Single missions also allow playing the campaign missions from the 11) “Move to waypoint” – the driver tries to move to the selected
Croatian side. waypoint (key ~). Movement on road is preferred.

9.3 Tank crew orders 9.4 Orders to attached units.

The player can use the keyboard to issue the following orders to the The map mode allows the player to issue orders to the crew as well
crew of his tank: as to any attached units. Figure 9.1 shows the map interface.
1) “Stop” orders the AI driver to immediately stop the tank (key 1).
2) “Open/Hold Fire” – Commander AI starts target acquisition. When
the target is acquired the gunner AI immediately fires to destroy it
(key 2).

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 9) Interface controls (from left to right):
• track player’s vehicle (player’s tank is displayed in the middle of
the screen)
• center map – center of the 2X2 km battlefield is in the middle of
the map window
• zoom in / zoom out
While the mouse cursor points at a button, information about the
button is displayed. The map coordinates are shown in the lower
right corner. Information about the current command is displayed
in the lower right corner.
The main map window displays the following information:
• Topographic information – light brown lines outlining heights.
Valleys and hills are marked with black figures showing their
altitude in meters above sea level. Color gradient (from white to
grey) shows relative altitude of terrain (light color means higher
altitude).
• Water obstacles. Light blue areas show water surfaces that can be
travelled by non-amphibious vehicles; dark blue areas show the
water accessible by amphibious vehicles only.
Figure 9.1 - map interface
• Forests and brush are light green.
• Buildings and other structures are displayed as light yellow
1) “Fire/Hold fire” – player’s tank and attached units can rectangles.
independently fire at acquired targets and search for targets. • Roads are brown and yellow stripes.
2) “Defense mode” – if entrenchments are available nearby, soldiers • Tank trenches and foxholes are dark red lines with intersections.
and vehicles take positions inside; otherwise, they spread out on Labeled flags show the mission objectives. They are used for
the available terrain. Soldiers go prone. navigation and orientation of the player in the mission. Main
3) “Mount/Dismount” – attached soldiers get inside their carrier objectives are red, secondary objectives are blue.
(preferred) or mount on the tank. Targets on the map are designated by symbols. Dark blue color
4) “Go to specified location” – previously chosen movement, speed designates Croatian forces, red color designates Serb units, and
and other settings are taken into account. neutral units are displayed in light blue. The player’s tank is pink.
Destroyed weapons and dead soldiers are black. The number of tank
5) “Speed” – fast/slow movement. crew members (3 or 4 depending on the type of the vehicle) is
shown above the corresponding tank symbols.
6) “On/Off Road” – the tank moves preferably on or off the road.
7) “Change of formation” – dispersed, line, V-formation, Wedge,
column.
8) “Stop” – player’s tank and any attached units stop.

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10. STATISTICS 2) Hits and damage suffered in the mission (ricochets, hits,
After a mission is completed, a set of statistics is displayed. The penetrations, etc.).
player can see information about their combat effectiveness. Figure 3) Ammo expenditure (main gun rounds and MG bullets).
10.1 shows the statistics interface. The statistics window can also be
accessed from the game by clicking the corresponding button in the 4) Hits and damage to other targets (vehicles and infantry).
game menu (Esc key). 5) Hit ratio – the number of shots and hits and the average ammo
quantity required to destroy one target (five bullets are assumed
equal to one main gun round).
6) Description of destroyed vehicles and infantry (enemy and
friendly) killed.
7) List of vehicles damaged and crew losses (for armored vehicles
only). The following damage types are listed:
• Engine damage
• Gun sight damage (appears even if only one sight is slightly
damaged)
• Weapons damage
• Ammo damage
• Tracks damage
• Reactive armor damage (if applicable)
• SUO (Fire control system) damage
• Transmission damage
• Fuel tanks damage
• Drives damage
Figure 10.1 - statistics screen • Fire
• Other (non-critical damage)
The menu at the top allows the player to toggle between vehicles Vectors are shown as thin color lines on the vehicle. The lines are
(buttons “<<” and “>>”), receive information (button “?”), and turn hit encircled to show impacts from enemy shells (Figure 10.2). Hits
vectors on and off (button “vectors”). Hotkeys can be used for from anti-tank rounds as well as impacts from shrapnel are
navigation (see “Controls” section). The mouse can be used to toggle marked. Vector colors are different depending on the ammo type
between vehicles. When the mouse cursor is pointed at a system its that caused the hit (red for armor-piercing, yellow for hollow-
designation appears. Clicking the right mouse button will display the charge, blue for high-explosives). If the armor was not penetrated,
selected vehicle. then the Vector is displayed in green color (Figure 10.3), if the
vehicle was destroyed the Vector is off white (Figure 10.4). The
The following data can be displayed: Vector length indicates the extent of the penetration. If the armor
1) Type of tank; crew experience; player or AI controlled vehicle; was indeed penetrated, information about who hit the vehicle and
mission bias (Serbs, Croats, neutrals); who destroyed this vehicle the time of the hit is displayed at the end of the Vector.
(if it was indeed destroyed). Additionally, shot distance is stated in square brackets.

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Clicking “?” with the left mouse button shows which type of weapon
has inflicted the damage.

Figure 10.4 - Hits that destroyed the vehicle

Figure 10.2 - Hit vectors

Figure 10.3 - Non-penetrating hits

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11. FEATURED WEAPON SYSTEMS 11.1 Main Battle Tank T-72B
The following weapon systems are featured in the game:
1) Tanks: T-72, T-55, T-34, “Leopard” 1A4, M50 “Super Sherman”.
The player’s tanks are T-72, T-55, and T-34 (Figures 11.1 – 11.5).
2) Self-propelled guns: tank hunter SU-100 (Figure 11.6).
3) Armored vehicles and MIVs: MT-LB, BRDM-2 (Figures 11.7 – 11.8).
4) Helicopters: Mi-8 (Figure 11.9).
5) Engineer equipment: BTM-3 entrenching vehicle (Figure 11.10).
6) Artillery: BZO B-11, PTO 2A45M “Sprut-B” (Figures 11.11 – 11.12).
7) Anti-tank guided weapons and assault anti-tank weapons: self-
propelled AAW – 9K113 “Shturm-S” (Figure 11.13).
8) Transport vehicles: British Army Jeep, Truck IVECO EuroCargo
ML170E23, fuel truck KRAZ 265 (Figures 11.14 – 11.16).

Designation: T-72B Number of MGs/caliber, mm:

Type: Main Battle Tank 1/12.7, 1/7.62
Crew, men: 3 Armor thickness, mm: composite +
Weight, tons: 44.5 reactive armor (front), 80 +
Dimensions, m: 9.53-3.46-2.23 reactive armor (side)
Number of guns/caliber, mm: Engine: V-84-1, diesel, 840 hp
1/125 Max. speed, kmph: 60
Cruising range, km: 500

The T-72 is the main battle tank in the inventory of Russia and most of
the CIS countries. The tank was fielded in 1973 and received the
designation “Ural“. New models were designed during production. The
T-72A was armed with a laser sight, range finder and a night sight with
an IR searchlight. Its armor was improved, and “Tucha“ smoke
grenades were mounted on the turret. The T-72B was armed with a
“Svir“ guided missile mount used to fire missiles with semi-automatic
aiming by laser beam and a mounted dynamic protection system.
Mass production of the tank was conducted in Yugoslavia, Poland,
Czechoslovakia and India. The T-72 was delivered in large quantities to
Iraq, Syria, Kuwait and Algeria.
The baptism of fire for the T-72 took place during the Syrian-Israeli war
in 1982. T-72s were used in the Iran-Iraq war and during the Gulf War,
as well as in combat operations in Yugoslavia and in different military
conflicts on the territory of the former USSR.

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11.2 Medium tank T-55A 11.3 Medium tank T-34-85

Designation: T-55 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: Designation: T-34-85 model 1944 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: 2/7.62
Type: Medium Tank 2/7.62 Type: Medium Tank Armor thickness, mm: 47 (front),
Crew, men: 4 Armor thickness, mm: Crew, men: 5 45 (side), 45 (rear),
Weight, tons: 36 100 (front), 80 (side) Weight, tons: 32 75-90 (turret)
Dimensions, m: 9.0-3.3-2.4 Engine: V-55, diesel, 580 hp Dimensions, m: 8.1-3.0-2.7 Engine: V-2, diesel, 500 hp
Number of guns/caliber, mm: Max. speed, kmph: 50 Number of guns/caliber, mm: Max. speed, kmph: 55
1/100 Cruising range, km: 500 1/85 Cruising range, km: 300

The most mass-produced tank in the USSR during the Cold War period, the T- The T-34-85 was designed on the basis of the T-34 model of 1942, by
55 was designed based upon the T-54B. It was distinguished from the previous installing a new cast turret with a more powerful 85 mm gun. The
model by several innovations, including: an increased ammunition load, commander’s cupola was mounted on top of the turret. Power plant,
increased engine power, increased fuel system capacity, introduction of an AA transmission and running gear remained almost without any changes. A
machine gun system (PAZ), enhanced night vision system and a thermal loader was added to the crew.
smoke screening system. In order to protect the crew from the dangers of A long-barrel 85 mm gun, a better sight and increased reliability allowed the
mass-destruction weapons, an automatic tank crew protection system was T-34-85 to fight successfully against German tanks of all types. Tanks were
implemented for the first time. Tank survivability in combat was increased fielded to the fighting units in Spring 1944. T-34-85 tanks took part in final
due to the automatic PPO (fire-fighting) system. combat operations of the Second World War including the defeat of Japan’s
Kwantun Army. These tanks made up the basis of the tank park of the
The T-55M and T-55AM were designed based upon lessons learned from using Soviet Army in the first post-war years. The tanks were upgraded in the
T-55 tanks in the Afghanistan war in 1983. Tank combat effectiveness was 50s.
increased with the primary attention paid to enhancing the tank’s firepower
while keeping the same level of mobility. With this aim in view a 9K116 Total number of T-34 tanks built before 1958 equaled 70,000 units. Tanks of
“Bastion” guided missile system was mounted on T-55M tanks. this type were in the inventory of all armies of the Warsaw Pact countries as
well as in the inventory of 28 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin
T-55 tanks were sold to many countries of the world and took part in America. These tanks also participated in numerous local conflicts, in the
numerous military conflicts in the Middle East, Indo-China, Afghanistan and Korean war, in Vietnam, in the Middle East and in Afghanistan, and at the
during the civil war in the former Yugoslavia. end of the 20th century fought in the armies of the warring parties in
Yugoslavia.

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11.4 MBT Leopard 1A4 11.5 Medium tank M50 Super Sherm a n

Designation: Leopard 1A5 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: Designation: M-50 “Supersherman” Number of MGs/caliber, mm:
Type: Main Battle Tank 2/7.62 Type: Medium Tank 2/7.62
Crew, men: 4 Armor thickness, mm: Crew, men: 5 Armor thickness, mm:
Weight, tons: 42 70 (front), 35 (side) Weight, tons: 30.37 51 (front), 38 (side)
Dimensions, m: 9.54-3.37-2.76 Engine: MB838Ca M500, diesel, Dimensions, m: 5.84-2.62-2.74 Engine: Diesel, 360 hp
Number of guns/caliber, mm: 830 hp Number of guns/caliber, mm: Max. speed, kmph: 38
1/105 Max. speed, kmph: 65 1/75 Cruising range, km: 192
Cruising range, km: 600
The “Sherman” is the best American medium tank of the Second
The first tank of this series was built in 1961. This German tank was World War. 49,234 tanks of the type were produced during the war.
once one of the most advanced tanks in the world. After the war, the USA handed over most of its “Shermans” to a
dozen countries which used them in numerous conflicts.
In the early 70s a program was adopted to upgrade the tank step by
step. The upgraded “Leopard” 1A1 received a two plane armament Israelis were among those who used the tank most successfully.
stabilizer, a heat protection cover for the gun barrel, and fording They managed to upgrade it significantly and created an M50
equipment. The “Leopard” 1A2 has increased turret armor and night “Super Sherman” tank. It was armed with a French 75 mm gun and
vision sights without backlighting. The “Leopard” 1A3 is fitted with a had a 360 hp diesel engine.
new cast turret with multi-layer armor plate.
In the Middle East wars between Arab countries, the “Super
In 1974, the production of the “Leopard” 1A4 was started. The tank Sherman” fought against Syrian T-55s, and sometimes the latter
was distinguished from previous models by its advanced fire control lost battles to these post-war tanks.
system. A total number of approximately 4000 “Leopard” tanks of all
types were built in West Germany. “Leopard” 1 tanks in the 70s were
delivered to many countries of the world. Some countries purchased a
license for manufacture. Tanks of this type are in the inventory of 10
countries of the world.

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11.6 Tank hunter SU-100 11.7 MIV MT-LB

Designation: SU-100 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: - Designation: MTLB Number of MGs/caliber, mm:
Type: Tank hunter Armor thickness, mm: Type: Armored carrier & prime 1/7.62
Crew, men: 4 75 (front, 45 (side), 45 mover Armor protection from small-arms
Weight, tons: 31.6 (rear), 75 (turret) Crew/passengers, men: 2/11 and small caliber mines
Dimensions, m: 9.45-3.0-2.24 Engine: V2-34M, diesel, 520 hp Weight, tons: 12.2 Engine: diesel, V8, 240 hp
Number of guns/caliber, mm: Max. speed, kmph: 50 Dimensions, m: 6.4-2.9-1.9 Max. speed, kmph: 61.5/6
1/100 Cruising range, km: 310 Number of guns/caliber, mm: (amphibious)
- Cruising range, km: 500
The tank hunter SU-100 armed with a 100 mm D-10S gun was designed on the
chassis of the T-34-85 tank. All of the main assemblies of the tank - engine, The MTLB was introduced into the inventory of the Soviet Army in
transmission, running gear - remained the same. The hull was borrowed from 1964 as a prime-mover for anti-tank artillery and also as a carrier.
the SU-85 with only slight changes. The front armor was increased from 45 to
75 mm, a commander’s cupola and new observation equipment were added, The vehicle has the following layout: transmission located in the
two fans were installed for intensive purification of the combat compartment forward part with the commanding compartment behind it. The
from powder gases. driver sits to the left in the commanding compartment and the
commander to the right. The engine is located in the middle part of
The SU-100 was produced until March 1946 with a total number of 3037 units
made. The SU-100 was one of the most effective anti-tank units up to 1948. In
the hull with a passage to the passenger compartment between it
1960, the SU-100 was upgraded with the installation of a new enhanced B2- and the right side.
34M engine, fuel pump NK-10, air cleaners VTI-3, commander observation The armed carrier has excellent rugged-terrain performance.
equipment TPKU-2B and driver’s night sight BVN, as well as radio sets 10RT- Swimming is achieved by track rotation.
26E and TPU-47.
The SU-100 was produced in Czechoslovakia and was in the inventory of
several African and Middle East countries. The Arabs actively used it in
military conflicts with Israel.

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11.8 BRDM-2 11.9 Mi-8 Helicopter

Designation: BRDM-2 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: Designation: Mi-8 Number of guns/caliber, mm:
Type: Recon/Scout vehicle 1/14.5, 1/7.62 Type: Multi Purpose Helicopter -
Crew/passengers, men: 2/3 Armor protection from small-arms Crew/passengers, men: 2-3/24-28 Engine: TVD TV-12-117A, 2 pcs
Weight, tons: 5.6 and small caliber mines Weight, tons: 11.1 - each 1500 hp
Dimensions, m: 5.7-2.2-1.9 Engine: GAZ-41, carburetor, 140 hp Dimensions, m: 25.2-4.4-21.3 Max. speed, kmph: 250
Number of guns/caliber, mm: Max. speed, kmph: 90 / 10 (main rotor diameter) Cruising range, km: 690
- (amphibious)
Cruising range, km: 500 The Mi-8 helicopter is designed to carry personnel and cargo, land
marine units, provide fire support and conduct air rescue. The
The BRDM-2 was designed by the Design Bureau of the Gorky helicopter development was started in 1960 as a substitute for the
Automobile Plant. It was introduced into the inventory of the Soviet Mi-4. The first prototype with one turbo shaft gas turbine engine
Army in 1962, and production lasted from 1963 to 1989. The BRDM made its maiden flight in June 1961. The second prototype with two
is in the inventory of the Russian Army and the armed forces of more engines and a five blade main rotor made its maiden flight in
than fifty countries around the world. August 1962. 2400 units were built up to 1991 for CIS countries
Vehicle layout - the engine and transmission are located in the rear. and approximately 2800 units for export.
Commanding compartment is in the forward part of the hull with the The crew cabin is armored. External pylons can be mounted for
combat compartment behind it. The vehicle has a fully enclosed air- carrying cargo and a winch with 150 kg carrying capability. Combat
tight hull with a welded structure made from rolled steel armor helicopters are armed with the IR jamming system “Lipa”, 12.7 mm
sheets. Swimming is accomplished by means of a hydraulic jet. and 7.62 mm machine-guns in the nose rotating turret and with
The BRDM-2 chassis is widely used to create various armored combat carriers at both sides of the hull for up to six rocket launchers and
and auxiliary vehicles. up to six ATGMs on top of guiding rails. The Mi-8 is in the inventory
of approximately 40 countries.

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11.10 BTM-3 11.11 BZO (recoilless gun) B-11

Designation: BTM-3 Number of guns/caliber, mm: Designation: B-11 Rate of fire, rounds per min:
Type: Fast entrenching vehicle - Type: Smooth-bore Recoilless Gun 5
Crew, men: 2 Engine: 380 hp Crew, men: 5 Max. elevation angle, degrees:
Weight, tons: 31.6 Max. speed, kmph: 36 Weight, tons: 0.3 -10 / +45
Dimensions, m: 0.8 (when digging) Dimensions, m: - Number of guns/caliber, mm:
transport mode: 7.4-3.2-.35 Cruising range, km: 560 Effective range of fire, km: 1/107
digging mode: 10.9-3.2-3.5 0.45

The fast trench-digging vehicle BTM-3 is designed to dig defensive and The B-11 gun is designed by the Design Bureau under guidance of
communication trenches in soils of up to IV type. The BTM consists of B.I. Shavyrin. Its barrel consists of a smooth-bore tube, chamber,
the basis vehicle and digging equipment. A heavy artillery prime- breech and breech mechanism. It is fixed on a tripod mount
mover was used as the vehicle basis. When the vehicle is moving in consisting of a frame and boom. In firing position, the gun rests on
transport mode, the gear box provides five gears for forward the tripod mount and the wheels are elevated above ground level.
movement and one for backward. As soon as the vehicle starts The gun is transported over long distances by means of prime-
digging trenches speed is decreased. mover.
The BTM can dig trenches in curves with a minimum radius of 25 m. The gun can be transported in a truck body together with crew and
The vehicle can switch from transport mode to operating (digging) ammo load. The gun can be also dropped by parachute.
mode in 10 minutes. When digging at 3rd gear, the BTM can
approximately dig an 800 meter long man-sized trench in one hour.

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11.12 PTO 2A45M Sprut-B 11.13 AAW-9K113 Shturm-S

Designation: 2A45M “Sprut-B” Rate of fire, rounds/min: 6-8 Designation: 9K113 “Shturm-S” Armor protection from small-arms
Type: Smooth-bore AT Gun Max. elevation angle, degrees: Type: Self-propelled ATGM and small caliber mines
Crew, men: - -6 / +25 Crew, men: 2 Engine: Diesel, V8, 240 hp
Weight, tons: 6.6 Number of guns/caliber, mm: 1/125 Weight, tons: 12.2 Max. speed, kmph: 61.5/6
Dimensions, m: - Engine: MeM3-967A Dimensions, m: 6.4-2.9-1.9 (amphibious)
Effective range, km: 2 Max. speed, kmph: 10 Number of MGs/caliber, mm: Cruising range, km: 500
Cruising range, km: 50 1/130 PU

At the present time, the “Sprut-B” is probably the most powerful anti-tank gun The “Shturm-S” self-propelled long range anti-tank guided missile
in the world. The specifications for development of such an anti-tank gun with (ATGM) was designed in the 70s by the Kolomna Machine Building
the ballistic characteristics of the 125 mm smooth-bore tank gun D-81 were Design Bureau. In the Soviet Army, the ATGM was adopted in anti-
set in January 1968. The “Sprut-B” gun was made by mounting a D-81 tank tank Army and Front brigades. Russian Army and armed forces of
gun on the gun-carriage of a 122 mm D-30 howitzer, allowing all-round firing. several CIS countries are using the “Shturm-S” at the present time.
The gun barrel has a 51 caliber length and consists of the tube with muzzle
brake connected with a jacket in its chamber part and a breech. The barrel The “Shturm-S” features the self-propelled launcher 9P149 with
does not have rifling which allows higher powder gas pressure in the barrel 9M114 missile. The launcher is mounted on a MTLB chassis. It is
tube and imparts rather high initial speed to its round. To suppress rather equipped with a missile guidance system and automatic loader.
significant recoil forces, the recoil length is increased from 340 mm (D-81) to The 9M114 missile is the world’s first supersonic ATGM. It is fitted
970 mm. “Sprut-B” is fitted with various sighting devices for accurate fire
control.
with a solid fuel booster and mid-flight engine. The missile can be
equipped with a high-explosive warhead to inflict losses to enemy
The gun is transformed from travelling position into combat with the help of a personnel and weapon emplacements. The ATGM has a semi-
mechanised system. The gun can be towed by “Ural4320” army trucks or by automatic guidance system with command transfer via radio.
MTLB. The “Sprut-B” fires discarding cartridge rounds of the D-81 tank gun.
Admissible continuous fire mode - 100 rounds per hour.

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11.14 British Army Jeep 11.15 IVECO EuroCargo ML170E23.

Designation: British Army Jeep Number of guns/caliber, mm:

Type: Rapid insertion vehicle -
Crew, men: - Engine: Petrol, R4, 111 hp
Weight, tons: 3.0 Max. speed, kmph: 50
Dimensions, m: 3.6-2.0-1.8 Cruising range, km: 130

Legendary British army jeep which has been produced for more than
50 years and supplied to more than 100 countries. Such a success is Designation: Dimensions, m: 7.3-2.6-3.4
IVECO EuroCargo Number of guns/caliber, mm:
based upon simplicity, reliability and high cross-country performance. ML170E23 -
Initially developed for military purposes, it has a four-wheel drive and Type: Medium truck Engine: Diesel, R6, 227 hp
high road clearance. Crew, men: - Max. speed, kmph: 60
Weight, tons: 18
The British Army jeep is a light army vehicle with a wide range of
modifications produced for a multitude of military purposes. This Italian-produced medium truck is widely used throughout
Europe, including the Balkans, mainly as a civilian truck.
Trucks are used for delivering small cargo at all distances.

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11.16 Fuel truck KRAZ 265 12. DAMAGE MODEL
Damage calculation in the game takes into account the location of
all the main systems in the player’s tank. The following systems can
be damaged: engine and its subsystems (transmission, coolant
system, etc.), tracks, sights, SUO (Fire control system), guns and
automatic reload system (or loader). The crew can be injured as
well: if disabled, the gunner AI stops firing, the commander AI stops
scanning the terrain and issuing orders, the driver AI stops driving
the tank. If the tank is fully controlled by the AI, then the crew will
leave the tank after a certain extent of damage. This happens also if
the tank is controlled by the player, but the amount of damage at
which the tank is considered destroyed varies depending on the
settings and difficulty level.
Most tanks have different armor thickness depending on location.
This means that the front armor is usually thicker than lateral
armor which is in turn thicker than rear armor.
A special damage indicator (figure 12.1) shows the damage level. It
also shows the hit direction and current status of the various
Designation: KRAZ 265 Number of guns/caliber, mm: systems of the tank.
Type: Fuel truck -
Crew, men: - Engine: Diesel, V8, 240 hp
Weight, tons: 21 Max. speed, kmph: 60
Dimensions, m: 8.5-2.8-3.2

Civilian and military six-wheeler produced in the Ukraine. This fuel

truck was supplied to many Soviet republics as well as to countries in
Europe and the Middle East. The truck has a frame design, a 6x4
wheel drive, a high road clearance and wide profile tires which
provide excellent terrain abilities.

Figure 12.1 – Damage indicator

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Damage is indicated by the various light diodes. The diode light color A simplified damage model is used for infantry (living or dead); no
indicates the damage level as follows: white – undamaged, yellow – injuries or wounds are modelled.
damaged, red – destroyed.
Various damage effects occur if a tank system is hit:
The top diode on the turret indicates the status of the weapon
systems (machineguns and the main gun). • Gun sight damage – cracks appear making it harder to aim;
• chassis damage - tracks break or handicap steering;
The bottom diode indicates the status of the engine and its
subsystems. • transmission damage – the gear is occasionally knocked out;
• loader killed or automatic reload system damaged – reload time
The left diode on the turret indicates the status of the horizontal increases substantially;
turret drive and stabilizer.
• driver killed – driver AI doesn’t respond to orders, the tank stops;
The right diode indicates the status of the vertical turret drive and • gunner killed – gunner AI stops firing;
stabilizer.
• commander killed – commander AI stops acquiring targets;
The lower right and left diodes on the hull indicate the status of
correspondent tracks. • engine damage – engine power drops (the engine stalls at
overdrive), the engine overheats or doesn’t start;
The bottom diode on the rear hull indicates the status of the • fuel system damage – fuel leaks, fire can occur;
automatic reload system (charge man) and SUO.
• ammo detonation – the tank is destroyed and the crew is killed;
Broken tracks can be repaired by the crew. The time needed to repair • fire – crew bails out to avoid burning to death;
the tracks depends on the game difficulty settings.
• SUO damage – stabilizers fail (in T-72 the gun is not reloaded
When a shell or bullet hits the tank a possible armor penetration is automatically);
calculated. Hit angles, armor thickness, shell type/velocity and other • range finder damaged – range finder provides inaccurate
features are all taken into account. At flat impact angles, ricochets readings or is not functioning;
can occur. The shell path after a penetration is also considered to
determine which tank systems are damaged, and to calculate the • ballistic computer damaged – corrections for movement and
damage level. distance are inaccurate;
If the shell is high-explosive, blast wave and splinter dispersion are • turret or gun drives damaged – the turret rotation slows down or
modeled. The blast wave can damage and destroy buildings, cut trees, the gun goes up/down;
make shell holes and kill nearby personnel. Lightly armored and • gun/machinegun damaged – no firing;
unarmored vehicles can even be damaged or destroyed by a blast • radio damaged – no effect in the game.
wave.
Armor-piercing shells often cause fires. Vehicles with no fire
suppression system (only the T-55, the T-72 and the “Leopard” 1A4
have it) are usually ignited. With hatches closed, armor-piercing
shells can kill the entire crew.
Multiple large-caliber impacts can damage tank systems even without
penetration. The location of vehicle systems in the game is modelled
realistically, e.g., to damage the engine of a “Leopard” 1A4 the shell
should hit the rear part of the hull.

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13. A NOTE ABOUT REALISM 14. NETWORK GAME
All characters, landscapes and missions in the game are fictional, but The network game mode is available in LAN. It uses DirectPlay
the game is developed on the basis of the real conflict in Yugoslavia in technology. No special settings like protocol selection are required
1991-1993. Any similarities with real world events, persons or (TCP/IP protocol is always used). The number of players is limited
locations is pure coincidence. by the number of tanks (stations) in the network mission. T-34, T-
55, T-72 tanks are available. Each tank has three crew members;
All vehicles in the game are using real world data and specifications, the commander, the gunner and the driver.
but there are some modifications and changes.
To start a network game choose “Network” in menu.
The control panels of all tanks in the game are simplified and don’t
correspond to the REAL ones. It is not possible to play the loader (T- You can join a game or create your own game.
34 and T-55) and radio-operator (T-34). Ballistics modelling is
realistic but not real. 14.1 Creating a new game
The following features of the playable tank models deviate from real- After clicking “Co-op” mode the player can choose a mission for
world data: cooperative play. After choosing a mission, the player can see the
map and briefing. Clicking “Play” will display a list of players. If the
1) The T-34 in the game is a Yugoslav derivative of the Soviet T-34- network game is created on the player’s computer, “host” is added
85. It has an additional AA machinegun, and its sight is to his name. He needs to wait for all players to connect.
substantially improved (variable zoom added).
The host computer can work in dedicated server mode (the option
2) The T-55A is fitted with improved sights, a night vision system, has to be selected in menu). The computer will perform
laser range finder and digital ballistic computer. However, it lacks a environment computation without visualization to minimize lag.
horizontal weapons stabilizer (like the early T-54 models). There is This mode is RECOMMENDED for comfortable playing.
no engine smoke generating system.
After all modes are selected and all players are connected, click the
3) The T-72 in the game is a T-72B model without reactive armor. In “Play” button. A list of vehicles available for the current mission
the game, the tank is fitted with improved sights and a thermal will be displayed. By default all vehicles are controlled by the
vision system as well as with digging equipment and a digital computer. The player can choose any station in any tank. His
ballistic computer. In reality, the T-72 doesn’t have sights with network name appears at the chosen station. The station can not be
variable zoom and the aiming mark is not used for range finding. changed once in the game. After all stations are taken click on the
The thermal vision sights on T-55 and T-72 tanks work properly with “Play” button on the host computer to start the mission. This
Radeon 9500, GeForce FX5200 video cards or better. launches the game on all the connected computers as well.
It is unlikely that in the real conflict in Yugoslavia the following Choosing “Competitive” mode the player can select a multiplayer
weapon systems were employed: PTO (anti-tank gun) 2A45M “Sprut- mission for the network game. Further settings are the same as in
B”, AAW – 9K113 “Storm-C”, SU-100. “Co-op” mode.

14.2 Joining a network game

Click on “Join the game”. A table displaying all current sessions will
appear. Choose the session you would like to join and click “Join the
game”. The list of available vehicles will appear. Choose a station in
any tank. Your network name will appear on the chosen station.
The mission is launched by clicking “Play” on the host computer.

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15. FAQ Q: Why does my tank start moving when I exit the driver s
Q: Why doesn t my tank fire? station and go to gunner or commander station?
A: 1) The gun is not loaded – Load with R key, 2) no ammo, 3) A: You must have issued the order to move forward or chosen a
machinegun is selected, 4) for T-72, in order to load first the gun has waypoint before. Therefore the driver AI tries to follow your order.
to be set at the correct loading angle (“angle” indicator lights must be Don’t forget to order the command “Stop”.
on). If SUO is on, this is done automatically, 5) the gun is damaged. Q: Why can t my attached units use the bridge to cross the river,
Q: The tank does not move even with full throttle. and instead move along the river bank?
A: Release the mountain brake (B key). A: Choose on-road movement mode in the map.

Q: Cannot hit target. Q: Why can t I find the correct range?

A: Range should be measured (right mouse button) for every round A: Turn SUO on (S key).
type with the SUO on (S key). If target moves then range finding is Q: After I quit the game to go to the menu, the game quits to
done twice within 1-2 seconds to allow the targeting computer to Windows for several seconds and then loads the menu — why is
calculate the correct lead angle. that?
Q: Gunner s sight shakes when on the move so that it is impossible A: Because the menu and the game itself are different programs.
to aim. Q: The game won t start. What should I do?
A: Turn SUO on (fire control system) on (S key). The indicator lights A: Carefully read section 6 “Troubleshooting”.
up. No stabilizer is available for T-34.
Q: Why can I only fire armor-piercing rounds?
A: Use B and N keys to change ammunition types.
Q: I hit the enemy tank several times but nothing happens.
A: 1) to kill enemy armor it’s best to hit it in the side or from the rear
as it has less armor in those locations, 2) you need to make the right
choice of round for every target: for tanks – armor piercing (BPS) or
hollow charge (BKS), for BRDM (lightly armored reconnaissance
vehicle) or MTLB – high explosive fragmentation (OFS), for
helicopters – guided missile (UR), for infantry – machinegun (P).
Q: Why can t I fire from the commander s station?
A: You need to turn “Dual” mode on (D key).
Q: Why does the T-55 and T-72 engine stall in fifth or sixth gear?
A: Higher gears are designed for good roads. They can usually only be
used on hard-surface roads.
Q: Why is the gunner sight blurred for a pretty long time after
firing?
A: To reduce kicked up dust from firing, try to fire while on a hard
surface or on grass.
Q: Why does my tank always overturn?
A: Try not to move so fast. Slow down before turning.

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16. CREDITS 17. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Idea Special thanks to; STRATEGY FIRST AKPP autotransmission
Yuri Likhota, Oleg Vasilchenkov All beta-testers for their President
Project Manager patience and all the bugs they Don McFatridge BZO recoilless gun
Yuri Likhota found. Senior V.P.
Producer All people who participated in Brian Clarke BKS armor-piercing hollow charge
Dmitry Demenchuk the forum for the demo-version V.P. Product Development
Technical Project Manager of the project at Richard Therrien BPS sub-caliber armor-piercing shell
Oleg Vasilchenkov www.forum.sukhoi.ru and
Deputy Project Manager
www.forum.crazyhouse.ru and
V.P. Systems
Dave Hill
BRDM combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle
particularly to Hriz, Freddie,
Vladimir Zayarny
Zolich, Stardast, Alex SW, Business Development BTM mobile entrenching vehicle
PR Manager Biotech, maximus G, Hound, Manager
Dmitry Kovalev Gral, Grig, elbrussian, Arthur Pro Sotos BTR armored infantry vehicle
Leading Programmer =SF= TopAce, vadson, Executive Producer
Andrei Zuev SkyGuard, OSA_BC_Vinni and Jay Podilchuk GPO pneumo-hydraulic cleaning for optical systems
Programmers others. Associate Producer /
Oleg Vasilchenkov Our publisher IDDK. The game Localization Manager KPP gear
Roman Jatsenko wouldn’t be so fascinating and Brock Beaubien
Dmitry Gapon interesting without their Technical Coordinator / MTLB multi-purpose light-armored towing truck
Yuri Rudenko assistance! Associate Producer
Assistant Programmer To Evgeniy Roshal for his Danny Kodais OBT main battle tank
Taras WinRAR archiver, and to Rainer Manufacturing Coordinator /
Concept Designer Rohde for his dedication and Product Manager OFS high-explosive shell
Dmitry Ghuikov great help to promote the game. Eman Wall
Designers Game websites: Graphic Design
P machinegun
Mikhail Ivanenko www.strategyfirst.com Les Parsons
Sergei Jashin www.battlefront.com PAZ nuclear protection
Tech Support
Andrei Chaika www.battlefront.com/products/t72/
Yuri Pestov www.iddk.t72.ru
Julian Herten-Greaven PZU anti-aircraft machine gun
www.crazyhouse.ru Sales Manager
Yuri Garazha
Vladislav Uzvikov Battlefront.com Team: Charles
Maria Loreto PNV night vision device
Moylan, Steve Grammont, Dan
Game Director
Mikhail Novikov Olding, Matt Faller, Fernando J. PT anti-tank
Carrera Buil, Martin van
Story Balkom PTO anti-tank gun
Aleksei Bessonov
English version testers: Tim
Composer and Orosz, Craig Harvey, Matt
PTRK anti-tank guided weapon
Sound Director Faller, Martin van Balkom,
Dmitry Astretzov Rainer Rohde, Jason PTUR anti-tank guided missile
T-72 Consultant Ballantyne, Stephen Hines,
Sergei Borodai Dima Stepanchuk RVD manual range entry indicator
Administrator
Victoria Krylova SAU self-propelled artillery
Voice acting
Aleksei Rubinskiy
SPZ smoke screening system
Mikhail Ozerov
Dmitry Astretzov
SUO fire control system
Testing UR guided missile
Mikhail Novikov
Yuri Shakin
Alex Tuzhilin
Dmitry Yashin

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18. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 19. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
Should you experience a technical problem concerning the operation
of this product, please contact our technical support staff. Before you All crew positions
call, please read the README.TXT file on the CD to see any last
minute recommendations pertinent to your problem. Cycle combat stations .......................................................................TAB
Driver station .......................................................................................F5
Also, check out the Support page on our web site listed below. When Gunner station......................................................................................F6
you call, please be at your computer and have the following Commander station .............................................................................F7
information available: AA machinegun ....................................................................................F8
Computer make and model; Windows version; Total system RAM; External camera On/Off ......................................................................F9
Total Hard Drive space; Video card make and model External camera zoom in/out ..........................................Num7, Num9
Phone: (514) 844-2433, Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm External camera left/right .............................................Num4, Num 6
External camera up/down ...............................................Num8, Num2
Fax: (514) 844-4337, Attn: Support External camera in default position ...........................................Num5
Internet e-mail: Map On/Off ..........................................................................................F11
For prompt technical support via email, please fill out our online form Instrument panel On/Off.......................................................BackSpace
at Headlights On/Off ...................................................................................L
http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/support GPO (hydraulic pneumatic cleaning) ..................................................G
Menu.....................................................................................................Esc
For any other technical support questions or concerns, contact us at: Turn off waypoint indication ................................................................P
[email protected] Next/previous waypoint ......................................................................[,]
Strategy First web site: http://www.strategyfirst.com “Head to waypoint” AI driver command.............................................~
“Stop” AI driver’s command .................................................................1
“Fire/Hold fire” AI gunner command ..................................................2
“Search On/Off” AI commander command .........................................3
“Rotate Gun” AI gunner command ......................................................4
“Forward” AI driver command.............................................................5
“Reverse” AI driver command .............................................................6
“Turn left” AI driver command ............................................................7
“Turn right” AI driver command .........................................................8
“Turn towards target” AI driver command ........................................9
“Find hull-down position” AI driver command ..................................0
Switching sights next/previous.....................................PgUp, PgDown
Open/close hatch .........................................................................LCtrl+H
Screenshot ..........................................................................................F12
Driver
Fixed throttle / fuel feed..........................Mouse scroll -OR- Up, Down
Throttle .....................................................................................X -OR- 1J
Brake................................................................................................Space
Mountain brake ..............................................................On/Off -OR- 5J
Controlling driver levers.
(Lever away from driver - movement,
towards driver - brake)

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Right and left buttons –take the corresponding lever. AA machinegun
Mouse movement – lever moves forward/backward -OR- Left, Right Left/right turret turn .......................................Mouse -OR- Left/Right
Switch Gears .......................................................A, Z -OR- Num+, Num- Barrel up/down ...................................................Mouse -OR- Up, Down
Horn Signal...............................................................................H -OR- J3 Fire .....................................................................................Space -OR- J1
Digging blade up/down (T-72 only) ............................LCtrl+D -OR- J4
Ignition On/Off ..........................................................................E -OR- J6 Map
Autotransmission On/Off.......................................................................S
Formation ................................................................................................F
Gunner Defense ....................................................................................................D
Mount into/on vehicle.............................................................................I
Turret left/right ................................................X axis with left button Dismount .................................................................................................O
pressed -OR- Left, Right On/Off road..............................................................................................R
Tank barrel up/ down ....................................Y axis with right button Movement...............................................................................................M
pressed -OR- Up, Down Speed........................................................................................................E
Select ammo type ..............................................................................B, N Fire/Hold fire ..................................................................................Space
Load ammo ...............................................................................R -OR- J4 Pause ....................................................................................................Esc
Fire gun..............................................................................Space -OR- J1
Fire machinegun ......................................................................Q -OR- J3 Statistics/Reference
SUO (Firecontrol) On/Off .......................................................................S
Range finding ....................................................................R Button -OR- Screenshot ..........................................................................................F12
Enter -OR- J5 Next vehicle........................................................................................Left
Adjust reticle illumination ...............................................................X, C Previous vehicle ..............................................................................Right
Zoom in/out (sight magnification) ....................Mouse scroll -OR- +, - Information/Statistics ...................................................................Space
Left smoke screen.................................................................................. , Vectors On/Off .....................................................................................Tab
Right smoke screen ............................................................................... . Quit .......................................................................................................Esc
Turn On/Off manual range input (RVD) .................................LCtrl+W Next vehicle................................................................................R button
Manual range adjustment .................................................................U, I External camera zoom in/out ..........................................Num7, Num9
External camera left/right .............................................Num4, Num 6
Commander External camera up/down ...............................................Num8, Num2
External camera in default position ...........................................Num5
Left/right turret turn .......................................Mouse -OR- Left, Right
Barrel up/down ...................................................Mouse -OR- Up, Down
Select ammo type ..............................................................................B, N
Load ammo ...............................................................................R -OR- J4
Fire gun..............................................................................Space -OR- J1
Fire machinegun ......................................................................Q -OR- J3
SUO (Firecontrol) On/Off .......................................................................S
Adjust reticle illumination ...............................................................X, C
Target acquisition.....................................................................T -OR- J6
Zoom in/out (sight magnification) ....................Mouse scroll -OR- +, -
Range finding (“Dual” mode) ..................................................R Button
-OR- Enter -OR- J5
“Dual” mode On/Off ...............................................................................D
AI target designation................................................................R Button

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20. NOTES

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