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Just a little teaser of some upcoming equipment in the next installment of EoD. Yes, as posted, Eve of Destruction is still an active mod. There are a few of us still working hard to keep EoD alive and all of you in the jungle.
The next installment of Eve of Destruction will bring armor and more aircraft into the theater. Several new tank models are currently being introduced into the mod build replacing some current models, as well as, building upon the quality and amount of armor available for use.
In addition to the new armor models. Several new helicopter models have also been introduced to replace current models. These helicopters are more detailed and better representations of the Huey's used within Vietnam.
We have also introduced several aircraft into the mod build, courtesy of some of our mod friends within the BF2 Community.
Along with the vehicles, we have introduced additional weapons, soldiers and several new maps. Look for news posts on these items to come over the next week or so.
Now, without further delay, I would like to show a tank that was spotted in the Que Son Valley.
The PT-76 was developed in 1949-1951 under the leadership of Z.Y. Kotin, and officially adopted on 16 August 1952. The production started in 1953 at the Volgograd Tractor Factory. In 1958 an improved variant, PT-76B, was adopted and remained in production until 1963.
About 7,000 PT-76s were built during the vehicle's lifetime, of which about 2,000 were exported. Over 25 countries employed the vehicle, including Vietnam.
The PT-76 was employed by North Vietnam several times during the Vietnam War. As part of the Battle of Khe Sanh (1968), during the Battle of Lang Vei twelve PT-76s were used in an assault against a US Special Forces camp. At least five were destroyed by Recoiless rifle fire and LAWs, but they were decisive in the successful assault.
Five additional PT-76's were involved in the only tank-against-tank battle of the war prior to the US withdrawal. On March 3, 1969 at Ben Het, near the Laotian border. Some PT-76's tangled with US Army M48A3s of the 1st Battalion 69th Armor. Two of the PT-76's didn't go back to the North. There were no losses reported on the US side from this brief engagement.
There you have it! Expect to see this jewel in the next release of EoD. Stay tuned for more reports from the Jungle.
Trahn
The next installment of Eve of Destruction will bring armor and more aircraft into the theater. Several new tank models are currently being introduced into the mod build replacing some current models, as well as, building upon the quality and amount of armor available for use.
In addition to the new armor models. Several new helicopter models have also been introduced to replace current models. These helicopters are more detailed and better representations of the Huey's used within Vietnam.
We have also introduced several aircraft into the mod build, courtesy of some of our mod friends within the BF2 Community.
Along with the vehicles, we have introduced additional weapons, soldiers and several new maps. Look for news posts on these items to come over the next week or so.
Now, without further delay, I would like to show a tank that was spotted in the Que Son Valley.
The PT-76 was developed in 1949-1951 under the leadership of Z.Y. Kotin, and officially adopted on 16 August 1952. The production started in 1953 at the Volgograd Tractor Factory. In 1958 an improved variant, PT-76B, was adopted and remained in production until 1963.
About 7,000 PT-76s were built during the vehicle's lifetime, of which about 2,000 were exported. Over 25 countries employed the vehicle, including Vietnam.
The PT-76 was employed by North Vietnam several times during the Vietnam War. As part of the Battle of Khe Sanh (1968), during the Battle of Lang Vei twelve PT-76s were used in an assault against a US Special Forces camp. At least five were destroyed by Recoiless rifle fire and LAWs, but they were decisive in the successful assault.
Five additional PT-76's were involved in the only tank-against-tank battle of the war prior to the US withdrawal. On March 3, 1969 at Ben Het, near the Laotian border. Some PT-76's tangled with US Army M48A3s of the 1st Battalion 69th Armor. Two of the PT-76's didn't go back to the North. There were no losses reported on the US side from this brief engagement.
There you have it! Expect to see this jewel in the next release of EoD. Stay tuned for more reports from the Jungle.
Trahn
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