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Deutsches Afrikakorps

A combined-arms force of aggressive vehicles, plentiful reinforcements and stubborn tanks that can break down any enemy line.
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Non-combatant / Support

254 Reconnaissance Tractor

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Unarmed light support vehicle with increased vision range. Can call-in mortar and smoke barrages, and spot enemies in the fog of war when stationary. Reveals nearby camouflaged units.

Stats

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vehicles
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Sight Range
35
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Speed
6.8
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Acceleration
2.6
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Deceleration
4
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Max Range
0
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Target Size
16
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Capture Multiplier
1.25
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Decapture Multiplier
1
Vehicle Armor
light armoured car
Vehicle Type
Frontal Armor
frontal
12.5
Frontal Armor
side
9.375
Frontal Armor
rear
6

Abilities

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Offensive / Select target position

Off-map Mortar Barrage

Barrages the target area with off-map mortars. Effective against stationary infantry and structures.
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Support / Select target position

Off-map Smoke Barrage

Orders an off-map smoke barrage at the target position.
Smoke blocks vision for a short period of time.
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Passive

Signal Detection

When stationary, the unit will periodically reveal enemy units in the fog of war.
Displays enemy positions in the fog of war and on the mini-map.
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Support

Observer Lockdown

Increases the number of shells fired by the unit's barrage abilities. Locks the movement of the vehicle.
Disables Movement. Improves Barrage abilities.
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Offensive / Select target position

Improved Off-map Mortar Barrage

Barrages the target area with off-map mortars. Effective against stationary infantry and structures.
Fires additional shells from Lockdown.
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Support / Select target position

Improved Off-map Smoke Barrage

Orders an off-map smoke barrage at the target position.
Smoke blocks vision for a short period of time.
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Passive

Support Veterancy

Receives veterancy experience from nearby allies when they earn veterancy experience. The shared experience is split between each unit with this ability near that ally.
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Passive

Vehicle Capture

Unit can capture and decapture territory.
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Passive

Emergency Repair Kits

The unit will slowly repair damage when out of combat and stationary.
Restores +6 health per second.
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Defensive

Smoke Canisters

Orders the vehicle crew to deploy smoke canisters in front of the vehicle.
Smoke blocks vision for a short period of time.
Costs
munition
25
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Off

Stealth Off

Toggle to enable Stealth. Vehicle must be out of combat for at least 6 seconds before it can stealth again.

Stats

Costs
time_seconds
40
manpower
240
fuel
15
popcap
5
Hitpoints
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280
280
Upkeep per minute
manpower
6
Veterancy
vet 1 star
vet 1 empty star
vet 1 empty star
XP: 800
Unlocks veteran ability. Increases rotation rate, sight, and acceleration.
vet 2 star
vet 2 star
vet 2 empty star
XP: 2400
Increases rotation rate, and reduces barrage recharge times.
vet 3 star
vet 3 star
vet 3 star
XP: 4800
Increases speed, acceleration, health, and sight.

Loadout

  • The effective accuracy is impacted by several factors like target size or armor of the receiving unit as well as accuracy or penetration of the attacking one.