ACTUAL TANK COMMANDER Plays The Most REALISTIC Tank Sim Ever!

Gunner, HEAT, PC! Is the most realistic tank simulator out right now. Early access but with a TON of potential. If you love tank games, this is the one to check out!
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[@ASalishFalcon]

Never played it but my favourite part is how the crew actually sounds scared shitless when things heat up. I have not seen that in any other game.

[@Auriee_]

Me playing WT in my American tank listening to my British commander calmly stating that the loader just got turned into paste

[@ASalishFalcon]

@@Auriee_ Literally LOL

[@polarjet1833]

@@Auriee_ “the radio operators been knocked out”

[@PanzerPaw]

"Oh dear, it seems ol' Pip got himself eviscerated. How dreadfully unsporting of those blasted commies!" **adjusts monocles and sips tea**

[@ASalishFalcon]

@@PanzerPaw I am laughing so fucking hard rn

[@jiaqir369]

"you don't have a million and one controls" I am looking at you War Thunder

[@PanzerPaw]

Haha! I actually was thinking of War Thunder when I said that :D

[@jiaqir369]

@@PanzerPaw I have yet to figure about 80% of the controls

[@UnicornstalkRGaming]

I think you mean DCS

[@KaijuNumberEight]

All I’m saying, is at least in War Thunder you don’t need to press 1000 switches just to move I’m looking at you DCS

[@randomclipsmilitary9056]

Wtf are yall on about? War Thunder is easy asf when it comes to controlling

[@rowbotia]

Fun Fact: GHPC's T-72 autoloaders are modeled to how it would work IRL, the round travels through the whole system into the breech. Hypothetically if you shot at the right time, you could miss the ammo through a missing round in the autoloader.

[@ElloEllo12314]

Yes, but still the hot metal parts fliyng around the fighting compartment would light up the 125mm propellant charges.

[@rowbotia]

@@ElloEllo12314 for some reason I didn't thing about shrapnel at all, good point

[@getsideways7257]

@@rowbotia For some reason indeed, considering it's pretty much the main factor at play while incapacitating/killing the crew. If that was not the case, you'd be forced to figure out the exact crew or the propellant locations.

[@rowbotia]

@@getsideways7257 yeah, my brain doesn't work sometimes which is especially concerning in this situation since I play War Thunder and GHPC daily

[@getsideways7257]

@@rowbotia Happens to me as well. Apart from the WT and the "daily" parts.

[@MPdude237]

One of the things I like about this game is the commander. Most games you play as a 1 man tank and as such, you are responsible for scanning for targets. Having an AI commander searching for targets is very nice and definitely improves situational awareness, although occasionally the commander will be like a dog and see things that I don’t, even with Thermals on.

[@PanzerPaw]

Yeah I've noticed they can sometimes see tanks behind a ridgeline or building just because an invisible part of the tank's hitbox is sticking out. Other than that, it's really useful just for gameplay.

[@user-pe8yi9uh7d]

True, sometime they see behind trees and hills However sometimes commaders actually sees things because his cupola is located higher than gunner sight, so in that case gunner jusr says obstructed

[@leopard_2a534]

I used to be a gunner for a leopard 2A6 it was awesome but I think one of the most scariest thing that happened to me whilst being a gunner was around flying right back into the Hall of the tank from the gun breach we don't know what happened but the round didn't go out the barrel and decided to come right back into our tank and it was a heat round so needless to say it was quite the experience

[@PanzerPaw]

Sounds like a stuck round, maybe an early sabot discard. But either way probably faulty ammo. It's the only thing I could think of that'd cause that. Scary seeing it happen tho!

[@leopard_2a534]

@@PanzerPaw LOL true we eventually stopped using the tank when it randomly caught fire leading to the ammunition to cook off other than that the tank never got destroyed from that happening we don't know what caused the fire or where the fire was we were kind of on our own all we knew was Smoke started gathering in the hall and we kind of just ran the opposite direction so even if it's still did work I'm pretty sure we wouldn't be using it after that cuz that tank was a death trap

[@Hypnobong]

I always wanted to be inside a tank to feel what’s it’s like during live fire, but your story has always been a huge hypothetical fear of mine- glad you’re still kickin!

[@leopard2A4-official]

​@@HypnobongI mean it's quite the experience being inside a tank, but really the only failures you'll have is either the gun not deciding to fire or an engine, breaking down or having your optics not cooperate with you. Other than that it's claustrophobic but also kind of nice being inside of a tank so all depends on your preference

[@ihatehandles69]

wait bro you actually been in a tank before, and youd actually touch and shoot it, and went on war with it????

[@Heldermaior]

I am having a blast with this game. Interestingly, one of my favourite missions is the one you played but from the red team. Using T-55As to knock out M-60s is insanely hard work. And you have to rangefind manually. Sadly coincidence rangefinders not implemented yet. It is quite interesting as the 100mm apfsds is not useless if you hit the hull of the M60 but your target acquisition is much slower and harder. And despite HEAT being far better, apfsds is much more forgiving for range estimations and you can more easily get shots on target with it. If you get hit by 105, chances of surviving are pretty small. Your turret and hull can stop some hits from certain angles but you can't rely on it. Nit in the same way the M60 can. Overall, great game with the potencial to be an accessible sim.

[@PanzerPaw]

Yeah I tried one of the new missions (can't remember the name now) but you're red forces made of 4 platoons of T-55s fighting a Blue M60 platoon+. Pretty fun and totally different to playing the M60s. I just miss the crew voices haha. Hope red force gets voices soon

[@PureFalcon1]

the M60A1 actually does have a coincidence rangefinder that works; the T55A just doesn’t have a coincidence rangefinder. Each tank having its own distinctive FCS that you have to learn and can get better at is so incredibly satisfying.

[@Heldermaior]

@@PureFalcon1 yes. I was mistaken. The coincidence rangefinder on the M60A1 is a blast to use. The T-55A has only a stadiometer which is insane for the 80s.

[@PureFalcon1]

@@Heldermaior As the GHPC gunnery guide says, the T55A is basically a WW2 era tank. The first T54 prototypes were completed before the end of WW2, after all! I assume they’ll eventually add the upgraded T-55AM, though, which has a laser rangefinder, gun-launched ATGM’s, and some other goodies, though.

[@gandalf679]

I was a tank commander on the M60A1 and M60A3 tanks in the American Army...I was with the Big Red One...

[@PanzerPaw]

Love those M60s! Never got to hop into one ever but always happy to see another tanker on here :)

[@Wulfle]

M60 got the best ass of any tank, period.

[@szurawi1522]

@@PanzerPaw Actual Leopard 2A5 tank driver here :).

[@Muli_mit_illum]

@@szurawi1522 welches Btl?

[@iamfritz]

Steel Beasts Pro PE is from an actual Army armor training kit. GHPC is an ambitious second place, but probably more affordable at least.

[@borisxanovavich4466]

The AAR is amazing, and it allows you to see exactly what happened as you hit enemy units. My second favorite feature behind the crew voices.

[@steeltribe3967]

Great summation. I have no idea how real it is but bought it on a hunch as it looked good and am absolutely enjoying it.

[@PanzerPaw]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@angryginger791]

There is a mission in the Instant Action menus called Long Road (I think) where you have to drive a few km along a road, taking out threats along the way. It's really difficult. Basically trying to survive ambush after ambush, but it's fun to trial and error your way through it. I still haven't made it past 5 or 6 waypoints.

[@PanzerPaw]

I actually recorded this one already:) video will come soon hopefully

[@tradventure]

I tried this one as a trainer and got obliterated. Wrong mission to choose. I went up the left flank after the BRDMs and ended up popping out of the woods right in front of a pair of t72s. Boom.

[@pupinator98]

6:30 "... reports are 100% accurate" im assuming the slightly panicked screaming is also accurate? lol

[@AE-jo2fy]

As someone whose only experience with tanks is games it's interesting how the real principles of armoured combat are different. Accuracy and shot placement seem alot more important that just wailing on it over and over till the armour is compromised.

[@V-V1875-h]

It's super awesome, soeciallz when the enemies get close and your crew slowly starts to panic

[@sargisdrake]

It's nice to see that the damage is well modelized with the turrent of the T55 flying into the air when you make the ammunition rack blow...

[@getsideways7257]

M60s also lose their turrets the similar way in GHPC. More importantly, try to shoot the back of an M1 turret and you'll most likely see what's it all about the blowout panels.

[@machinech183]

Enjoyed your vid an take on it. Former M1A1 TC here. Always good to see an hear from members of the community.

[@nimatari4783]

hey man do you play tank video games and if yes what's your fav one

[@machinech183]

@@nimatari4783 Steel Beasts was a go-to for a long time, but I think GHPC is going to overtake that fast. When it comes to multiplayer I play a fair bit of War Thunder ground forces. That said, War Thunder is a mixed bag as, even in simulator modes, there's not a lot of realism to be had but enough to make it fun. Worth a mention that progress in War Thunder can take ages so be warned if you don't already play.

[@PanzerPaw]

Much appreciated! Always happy to meet more tankers! :D

[@ReanuBeeves]

I’m a tanker rn, got back from eastern Europe a few months ago and ran into some of you boys. Tank is tank no matter the platform we talked about. And it was nice to talk to someone who spoke English.

[@rush_17]

The leopard 2 is my absolute favorite tank. Its neat how i discovered a former commander for such tank!

[@TheMilitaryONE]

I think the most realistic tank sim is a simulator itself like Steel Beasts. But still, GHPC is pretty neat

[@PanzerPaw]

SB is definitely very good. GHPC is just a nice combination of that level of realism with accessible game controls. Hence I think most people will enjoy GHPC a bit more.

[@Tattle-by-Tale]

I love Steel Beasts but hate playing it. It's a convoluted frustration simulator.

[@ImpendingJoker]

Just because it's hard doesn't mean it's realistic. You'd be surprised at the level of automation in a tank. Tankers aren't all that smart to begin with.

[@bazejs8084]

@@ImpendingJoker Steel Beasts Pro is a trainer for NATO tankers so it is obviously the most realistic. But GHPC goes in a very good direction, very enjoyable and realistic experience, but still far from being complete product.

[@clubtcb]

I've tried steel beasts for a month and couldn't get into it. The best tank experience I've had is with steel armor: blaze of war. Very realistic and with fully modeled interiors and animated crew, the immersion is second to none

[@WillfulTangent]

Keep the GHPC videos coming! Your subs are going to explode!

[@silverwargaming8453]

Always kinds strange to think about how quickly an entire crew of tankers can be gone in a second from a single hit

[@getsideways7257]

It can be almost as quick on a military vessel.

[@ggomega9211]

I don't know about anyone else but when I hear the gunner scream "up" I think of the gunner just stomping like a old ww2 Firing system and it Makes me think about a frantic struggle of a tank in a overwhelming attack

[@PanzerPaw]

Just to clarify, it's the loader who calls "up". That's to report the gun is loaded and ready to fire. Then the gunner calls "on the way" to report that they're firing.

[@peterattilakriszt3150]

If you look for a really good and detailed tank sim you should give a try for IL-2 Sturmovik Tank Crew. Ok, the vehicles are coming from the WW2 era as the battlefields as well but you can drive and control a tank from the different stations inside it.

[@dartawnasailo4449]

I love the crew screaming at each other at voice cracking levels,,its hilarious😂😂😂

[@yungcaco1443]

Yeah I’ve been having a great time with it since I bought it last week 👍🏻 I’d highly recommend it.

[@sanguineaurora8765]

Love the video and i'm definitely getting this game! Can you do a video on Post Scriptum's armor gameplay next, please? That game needs more love it is criminally underrated.

[@PanzerPaw]

I've had that suggested a few times and I've heard some good things about it so I'll have to take a look at it soon enough

[@FuSiionCraft]

Damn, I never knew of this game. As a former tank crew too, I might gove this a shot !

[@musketbal]

I started with the M60 A3 and finished out my service with the M1 IP. Ft. Stewart, Georgia, 4/64 Armor

[@inhocsv7663]

I'd love to see you play in a tank in Hell Let Loose. You get the ability to command a gunner and a driver in the tank. Pretty fun stuff.

[@PanzerPaw]

I actually have tried HLL recently. Didn't get to play any tanks yet but I'll give it a go soon!

[@singleproppilot]

HLL is my favorite game right now, but it’s not much of a tank simulation. That’s why I clicked on this video. I want to play a tank game that’s more true to life that I can actually learn something from.

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

@@singleproppilot If you want really accurate to the point of outright needing the bloody manual, there's IL-2 Great Battles Tank Crew for WWII eastern front tanks and AA.

[@stmarieeclipseSX]

Having blast tank crew on HLL. Its awesome. Maybe i need to try this one

[@PetesHQ]

Absolutley loving this game

[@deejayimm]

It would be nice if they add multiplayer capability like post scriptum and Hell let loose where you can actually be in a tank with your buddies manning the other stations.

[@Slayer119988]

Arma 3

[@PanzerPaw]

Multiplayer in GHPC would be fun. But for crewing a tank with your buddies, games like Squad, Hell Let Loose, Arma, Steel Crew already have that covered. All great games too! :D I'd like to see multiplayer tactics and platoons instead for GHPC!

[@guywhodoesstuff3314]

Funny enough, that's a planned feature

[@pipopoikapelaa5468]

@@PanzerPaw There is actually a co-op multiplayer planned for the game, you can find their most impactful plans for the game by going to steam and looking up their road map or by Joining their discord server.

[@pusheenthecat9264]

This is the only game that can double as a horror movie and an fps

[@bhante1345]

Thinking of getting this just to learn how to use tanks properly in Hell Let Loose and Squad.

[@PanzerPaw]

Honestly not sure if it'll help that much with that. It's a great simulator but playing on your own is very different to playing with a crew I think

[@boogie5]

dont sleep on Post-Scriptum... especially their armor system, its more complex than HLL and Squad.. by far!

[@50k50000000000000000]

Hll tank gameplay is easy

[@bhante1345]

@@boogie5 oh I do enjoy post scriptum but it's very quiet. Great game however.

[@boogie5]

@@bhante1345 uh...... are you confused? its back breaking trying to find a squad that uses their mics in HLL.. In PS, literally EVERYONE has and uses their mics!

[@roo99710]

bro you commanded a LEAPORD? those things are cool asf

[@PanzerPaw]

Yes I have

[@BVargas78]

Looks a good game! I'm probably going to wait until its out of early access but looks very promising!

[@przemysawchudzik9977]

Usually I'm pretty sceptical towards Early Access game, but after playing the demo - it's already worth the money honestly.

[@pipopoikapelaa5468]

@@przemysawchudzik9977 yeah, just lacks content. Which is understandable taken that to my understand this game only has line 1-4 main devs and then few part timers

[@PanzerPaw]

Indeed! The new update this month did add a bunch of new missions though! But hopefully soon we can have a mission editor and then the replayability is just going to be endless for me haha

[@thescotishclonetrooperecho7773]

Had this game since the 2020 demos

[@dannyhoward3437]

Best job I ever had.

[@TheNecromancer6666]

Good thing you specified which pic was you and which was the tank.... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mitchell_WerBell_III]

*that one bounced*

[@tackytrooper]

I literally didn't know this game had a map until this video 😆

[@marioburghart9165]

Where exactly did you serve, like Country and Unit? Greetings from a former Combat Med. German Armed Forces, 1. Sanitätslehrregiment (1. Medical Training Regiment)

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore army. Formerly 48th Bn

[@Skeltcher]

3:42 great tank commander 10/10... bye

[@Zandonus]

You DO want the hull to rotate along with the turret if you have a majestically leisurely turret like thje M10 GMC's

[@andrewmargraff]

If you’re turret is as slow as the M10’s a horizontal stabilizer wouldn’t do you much good anyway haha. Not to mention, I think it was that slow because it was manually operated, in which case you’re probably not going to have a stabilizer anyway.

[@Flakbus154]

GUNNER SABOT TANK!

[@racer927]

4:33 First layer: don't be seen.

[@Wt.__.Player]

is good but wt have a lot more vehicles and ww2 era and ofc in the future maybe will have that features aswell

[@pandabacon11]

what about Steel Beasts?

[@linnlinn1323]

Hey! i love your video and have you serve in the real military?

[@jangostorm713]

I wish more war games had tactical radio chatter

[@avatarwarmech]

Gonna heat PC home sounds like it's going to make my computer is explode

[@3plenipple76]

The name of this game is gunner HEAT PC and it shows an APFSDS round on the logo.

[@PanzerPaw]

I've literally only just noticed this now. I'm not gonna be able to unsee that O_O

[@unbannablebob395]

I just started playing this. Why the hell am I driving the tank and being the gunner at the same time? What in the world is realistic about that?

[@justinabney2102]

Ever heard of Steel Beasts?

[@mikes4564]

Would have to upgrade my computer to play this, but it looks very friggin cool. My only criticism so far is that the tracers suck... they look more like blaster bolts in star wars or something. I'm sure that will be fixed

[@Roman9441]

Hey, Thank I'm scare to grab it since before it on steam after watch you're video i will grab it right away when i can. Thank you again

[@rileydoesstuff8157]

Cool

[@davegink9222]

Can you move through and play the different positions? Or are you only the TC?

[@PanzerPaw]

You can switch between gunner, driver and commander views

[@pepiksunkaflek6513]

You are really bad for a tank commander XD (just kidding, everyones bad at first) nice video. Looking forward to seeing you improve at the game in future videos

[@monti409]

You guys need to go back to table 8 and qualify tank gunnery.

[@Testicle_Cancer]

Can you tell me what country you served for in the military?

[@Jan_372]

In which army were you while in the 2A4?

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore :)

[@PeterMuskrat6968]

@@PanzerPaw Damn, now that was unexpected. I was thinking Europe somewhere, English is really good so i was assuming it would have been first language type of situation. Singapore, nice!

[@blitzer3973]

@@PeterMuskrat6968 English is one the national languages of Singapore because it was a British sovereignty for quite some time

[@Jan_372]

@@PanzerPaw that's pretty cool :D

[@111222333daniel]

I Hope they add more tanks and campaings like Desert Storm style and M1A1 with M256 120mm gun This is the best Tank Game I have tried ever and dont have to hold that rat boys in multiplayer xD

[@larryking7]

In which army did or do you serve ?

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore army :)

[@ch3esebr3eadch3ese7]

Phew it was not WT

[@yvosmidt9242]

Game ?

[@Safarichromosomeslol]

Game looks based

[@wrmusic8736]

Steel Beasts wants to have a word with you

[@buddymadog]

Who did you serve for?

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore army :)

[@black_triton9264]

Try steel beasts pro. It's good. Also an actual tank commander 😁

[@kenc9236]

They should make a WW2 version.

[@biteme3456]

WILL IT BE PVP

[@thaninjaaaa8970]

What county did you serve ?

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore :)

[@specky4eyes742]

Steel beasts anybody.

[@getsideways7257]

Of course!

[@simonliin]

How do you feel GHPC is compared to SteelBeasts?

[@PanzerPaw]

SB is a good simulator. But it's not easy to use for most players. Even in training, we mainly used SB for the 3D models of enemy vehicles for study. Target recognition classes and that sort of thing. Rarely to actually simulate tank missions.

[@JacKnife3705]

How much is this game?

[@Thekickingturtle]

Curious to hear your thoughts on the tank mechanics in Red Orchestra 2

[@PanzerPaw]

I've never played RO2 actually. I might have to give it a try!

[@Snoggy_1_2]

Steel beasts is the most realistic tank simulator anywhere.

[@PanzerPaw]

Last time I tried Steel Beasts was back in 2009 and it's definitely very good. Modeled interiors was a nice plus point. But GHPC nails that nice medium between being accessible but still having a realistic feel. All I can say is it's close enough to the real thing that most people would want to play :) But yes, there's more hardcore sims out there for sure

[@Bober_thunder]

can somebody pls tell me where i can download that juicy game???????

[@oceant1457]

HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 606 SUBSCRIBERS???????????????????????????????

[@PanzerPaw]

Haha, I know right? :p Nah, I literally started uploading videos just over two weeks ago

[@danielecalarco3463]

I have a question roaming in my mind for a while. How do you know that a tank is nocked out in real life

[@ElloEllo12314]

If it stops moving and the turret movement stops or if it explodes/catches fire. Also as seen in Ukrainian war combat footage, crew tends to quickly exit the tank if the tanks get penetrated.

[@PanzerPaw]

The big explosion and fire is usually a good indicator haha. But we continue to observe the effects of the impact and be ready to re-engage the target. Usually crews bail out of the tank if it's knocked out. But also watching for things such as track or turret movement. There's also the quick BDA (Battle Damage Assessment) where you call if a target is Total Kill (T-Kill), Mobility Kill (M-Kill, vehicle unable to move), Firepower Kill (F-Kill, vehicle unable to fire). That'll be based on certain target effects, e.g. tracks/suspension destroyed, turret detached, barrel broken, etc. Also gun barrels can sometimes slam down to minimum depression if the vertical drive and related components are destroyed. Lots of little things can help you assess it and accurate assessment and recognition is a part of training too. Get to know the enemy tank, you'll know how to take it out. And in doing so, you learn how to know if it's out of the fight too. Hope this helped! :)

[@motorcitymadman146]

Try War Hammer

[@ramcharger9449]

Which country did you serve as a leopard commander in ?

[@PanzerPaw]

Singapore :)

[@ramcharger9449]

@@PanzerPaw nice, my granddad was a leopard 1 driver back in the 70’s in the german army, i got to ride in the turret of a leopard 1 when i turnd 18, fun day

[@Slayer119988]

I want to play this game and I respect your experience as a real life tanker but I don’t view this game as MOST realistic.

[@bigboymuslim9272]

This game was actualy made by a tank commander if I am not mistaken...

[@emilhentzen412]

Does Gunner, HEAT, PC! have Multiplayer?

[@wolfpack7340]

should i get this game or should i get ready or not

[@PanzerPaw]

If you like tanks, get GHPC. If you like SWAT, get Ready or Not. Two very different games, after all. But both very good!

[@getsideways7257]

Or get Steel Beasts Pro PE if you are a complete tank nut. But GHPC is a nice addition to it, so get both.

[@matt2.052]

Is this coop ?

[@PanzerPaw]

Not yet. But it's a planned feature apparently.

[@your_waifu_hates_you]

Press e to laze and apply lead if im not mistaken

[@PanzerPaw]

Yeah I wasn't sure which key was mapped for that at the time. Pretty cool that it simulates lead calculation but can also throw shots way off if you don't know it's doing it at the time haha

[@your_waifu_hates_you]

@@PanzerPaw i dont know any tank game other then sb pro that simulate automatic lead which just made ghpc more cool made me exited for tanks like t64b and the t80 series of tanks.

[@greenbro4178]

@@your_waifu_hates_you well, RHS mods for arma 3 also simulate automatic lead for soviet tanks

[@VengeanceMkII]

I'd really appreciate an IL2 style of tank interior instead of going straight from commander over tank to sight. It takes a bit of 'presence' out of the game. Like I am supposed to be inside the tank but it never feels like I am inside the tank. Just eyes that can change position.

[@getsideways7257]

Check Steel Beasts Pro PE.

[@PanzerPaw]

True. It'd be nice to see a switch from "Commander out of the hatch" view to "zooming in with binos" to going inside and switching to commander's sights. But switching to gunner sights would still be the instant switch since you're literally switching crew members. Hard to say if that would still break the immersion a bit.

[@PureFalcon1]

i believe modeled interiors are planned, the devs are just really focused on implementing all of the important basic systems before they really start to polish the game up

[@MRnoobpawnder]

Are u singapore aaaaa

[@blackcookie101]

please play squad w another tank buddy

[@boogie5]

play Post-Scriptum!

[@JhnPlays]

the most realistic tank sim is steel beasts

[@PSRMRangers]

Come try tanks in post scriptum

[@ttdsi5745]

Steel beast pro????

[@andymartinez9871]

Hi is this for any pc sir and what its call the game i wanna try it my self its looks funn??

[@PanzerPaw]

Yes it's on PC:)

[@andymartinez9871]

Its online game right and also it work on macbook pro right ????thanks sir god bless

[@PanzerPaw]

It doesn't have multiplayer yet but that's coming soon. Not sure if it's available on Mac or what the plans are for that, sorry :/

[@andymartinez9871]

Oky sir thankss so thats online or offlibe games for now sir?

[@PanzerPaw]

For now it's offline only. Hope this helped!

[@joshlundy78]

Please bring this to console

[@Vengeance254]

Armored steel blaze of war is the most realistic

[@conboi124]

I thought it was world of tanks thank god this post was by the war thunder gang