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Pre-order: PLZ45 — Thunderous Response

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Today, pre-orders for the PLZ45, the Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer have started!

PLZ45: A Premium SPG for China at Rank IV

At a glance:

Long-barreled 155 mm gun
HE, HE-VT, and SAP shells
Good mobility
Light armor

Pre-order - PLZ45 Pack

To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.

39.99

This pack includes:

PLZ45 (Rank IV, China)
Premium account for 7 days
1000 Golden Eagles
Pre-order bonus: unique "Fighting for justice" title
Pre-order bonus: unique "PLA Artillery Badge" decal

Introducing the PLZ45!

Hi everyone! Not long ago, we showed you the progress on the premium PLZ45 SPG, which you can read about in our Work in Progress dev blog. Now the vehicle is ready and will be available in your hangars in the upcoming major War Thunder update. You can pre-order the PLZ45 starting today to be among the first to get the vehicle itself, a unique decal and title, Golden Eagles, and days of Premium account time!

Using the PLZ45 in battle

Let’s briefly recap what we discussed last time. The PLZ45 is a modern SPG equipped with a long-barreled 155 mm howitzer. It fires semi-armor-piercing shells, standard high-explosive rounds, and an HE shell with a proximity fuze. It lacks a laser rangefinder, so the PLZ45 demands solid gunnery skills and an understanding of enemy armor weak spots. However, a well-placed hit can inflict catastrophic damage or send the enemy straight back to the hangar!

Developer comment: The premium PLZ45 is an interesting (though not essential) option for progressing through the higher ranks of Chinese armored vehicles. It occupies a middle ground between the PLZ83 and PLZ05 SPGs: its gun offers better ballistics than the former, while its reload speed is slower than the latter. In the game, the PLZ45 will be China’s first premium SPG and will fit nicely into several vehicle lineups spanning Ranks IV and V.

That’s all for today, pre-orders for the PLZ45 have started today for this fantastic SPG. See you in the next dev blog!Please note that vehicle specifications may be subject to revision and change before being added to the game.

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