FV4201 Chieftain Mk.6 Leader

The Chieftain Mk. 6 Leader is a tier 5 Premium MBT. It comes with a special camo scheme and is currently the only tank in the game with an attached camo net. The Mk. 6 Leader has never been sold in the web shop or in game dealers, but has often been a prize for code giveaways and special events such as Hunt Down My.com Employees, where any player who killed a My.com member in a PVP match would be gifted the tank.

Player Recommendations
The Chieftain Mk. 6 Leader is very similar to the other Chieftain variants from the British MBT line, so should be played accordingly. Because it is sluggish, it should be placed in positions, close to allies if possible, where it can influence the battle without being flanked. The hull armor is unreliable at best, so it performs best in hull down, where it can punish opponents with its powerful 120mm gun.

Pros

 * Is a premium with increased credit and reputation earning potential
 * Has a unique camo scheme and netting, resulting in better overall camo than other contemporary MBTs
 * Strong turret armor and powerful 120mm gun
 * Comes with a level 5 crew

Cons

 * Slow and sluggish, like most Chieftain variants
 * Extremely similar, if not identical to a fully upgraded Chieftain Mk. 10
 * Only obtainable through special events or giveaways

Upgrade Suggestions
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Improved Breech
 * Improved Filter Systems
 * Enhanced Turret Drive
 * Air Induction Precleaner
 * Pioneer Toolkit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Freja Højbjerg or Philipp Holzklau
 * Driver: Off-road Driving and Spin to Win
 * Gunner: Quick Draw and Do the Twist
 * Loader: Rapid Fire and Explosive Shells

Upgrades
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.

History
Class: Main Battle Tank Developed: 1958-1963 Service: 1963-1995 in the United Kingdom, ongoing elsewhere Vehicles Built: cca 2200 Operators: United Kingdom, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Kuwait Developed by Great Britain as a successor to the Centurion, this main battle tank was created as a response to the ever-increasing penetration capability of Soviet armor-piercing rounds. With the production starting in the 1960s and ending in 1978, several hundred units were built for the British and export markets. The Chieftain remained in service until 1995 and saw combat primarily in the Middle East, albeit not in British hands. Iran made extensive use of this MBT, even though the results were debatable due to the poor training of Iranian troops. However, during its heyday, the vehicle was considered to be the world&#39;s most powerful tank until it was dethroned by the Leopard 2 during the 1980s. The Chieftain Mk.6 was essentially the Mk.2 Chieftain upgraded as a part of the “Totem Pole” program to more or less Mk.5 standard. The entire program was rather convoluted and was actually split into three parts: X, Y and Z. Part X dealt with the new improved sighting system, part Y dealt with some improved automotive characteristics and commander’s control system (the commander was now able to fire the main gun for example) and part Z included improvements to the engine and gearbox. The Mk.6 variant had all three upgrades.