Lorraine 40 t and IS-3A: Let the Shells Fly!

Commanders!

Rolling into the Premium Shop with massive burst potential, we have the autoloading VIII Lorraine 40 t and autoreloading VIII ЙС-3 з МЗ , ready to unleash a flurry of fire.

These two types of loaders may seem quite similar. After all, they do both relieve the crew of having to load new rounds by hand. However, they operate quite differently.

Autoloaders feature primarily in French vehicles and reload the entire magazine at once when prompted, or when the previous magazine runs out.
Autoreloaders are usually found in Italian mediums and automatically reload each round individually. The more loaded shells in the clip, the shorter the reload time for the next round. This means that the last shell loads the fastest.
- Inverse autoreloaders, like the one in the IS-3A, are the opposite. The more loaded shells in the clip, the longer the reload time for the next round. That means that the first shell loads the fastest.

Despite their differences, these tanks share the deadly ability to quickly rip opponents to shreds. Check out the two tanks below, and take advantage of the Premium Shop offers to add them to your Garage!

Lorraine 40 t Offers

A fearsome support with a destructive gun, the VIII Lorraine 40 t lives life in the fast lane. Its powerful gun deals 300/300/400 HP of damage per shot with 232/263/50 mm of penetration. And thanks to its 4-round autoloader, this beast can inflict 1,200 HP of damage in just 8 seconds. While its armor may be lacking, the tank's strong 60 km/h top speed and excellent mobility allow it to easily escape trouble. Its good camouflage values also help the Lorraine 40 t keep out of danger when aiding allies. Better yet, the tank's Splinter camouflage, which changes depending on the map season, boosts this even further.

The Lorraine 40 t with Splinter Camouflage

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IS-3A Offers

An experimental iteration of the classic IS-3, the VIII ЙС-3 з МЗ shares many similarities with the standard version but packs an extra punch. While familiar to some Italian and Czechoslovakian tanks, its 3-round autoreloader is unique among Soviet vehicles and offers a great burst potential of 1,170 HP of damage. This feature provides the IS-3A with an incredible 1,950 DPM and makes it one of the best heavies for combat—if not the best.

The gun deals 390/390/530 HP of alpha damage, with a 3 s aiming time and high-velocity APCR standard ammunition to bolster its offensive capabilities. While its 40 km/h top speed is nothing to shout about, the tank's very strong turret armor, low profile, pike nose, and spaced armor are ideal for brawling and provide good survivability.