The Chieftain Mk.2 is a Tier 3 progression Main Battle Tank under Marat Shishkin's dealership.
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's most powerful tank until it was dethroned by the Leopard 2 during the 1980s.
The Chieftain Mk.2 was the initial production variant of this MBT. It was the first truly mass-produced early variant of the Chieftain MBT with around 500 built from the early 1960s. Two of these tanks were tested by the Israelis but the deal collapsed following the rise of anti-Israeli sentiments in Britain.
Vehicle Traits[ | ]
- Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
- Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
- HESH Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Squash Head rounds. These are extremely effective against angled armor that is typical for Soviet tanks.
Ammunition[ | ]
| Ammo Name |
Ammo Type |
XP Cost | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time |
More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm L15 APDS | APDS | Stock | 490 | 490[note 1] mm | 1,510 m/s | 10.00 s | ||
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| 120mm L15A2 APDS | APDS |  2,890
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520 | 520[note 2] mm | 1,530 m/s | 10.00 s | ||
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| 120mm L31 HESH | HESH | Stock | 440 | 390 mm | 670 m/s | 10.00 s | ||
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| 7.62mm AP | AP | Stock | 8 | 18[note 3] mm | 855 m/s | 5.00 s | ||
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Upgrades[ | ]
Armor[ | ]
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 450 mm (vs AP) 595 mm (vs HEAT) |
Steel | 670 mm (vs AP) 1,020 mm (vs HEAT) |
Steel Layers with Air Gaps | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| Despite focusing on firepower first and defense second, the Chieftain's armor, consisting of cast and rolled steel plates, offers excellent protection against enemy shells from the Cold War thanks to its sloping. Interestingly enough, creating this armor is a time consuming process with its various elements taking up to a year to fully cool after production. | |||||||
Weapon[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Aim Time | Reload Time | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm L11A2 Rifled Cannon | Stock | Stock | 1.80 s | 10.00 s | ||
Stats:
Ammo:
120mm L15 APDS 120mm L15A2 APDS 120mm L31 HESH 7.62mm AP | ||||||
Engine[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | Forward Acceleration |
Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland L60 Mk. 4A2 585 hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 48 km/h | 20 km/h | 9.06 s (0 to 32 km/h) 26.61 s (0 to Max Speed) |
24.53° | 8 % |
| Leyland L60 Mk. 7A 720 hp Diesel Engine | 530
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 8,500
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48 km/h | 20 km/h | 8.13 s (0 to 32 km/h) 23.91 s (0 to Max Speed) |
24.53° | 8 % |
Parts[ | ]
| Name | XP Cost | Credit Cost | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 L5 Smoke Grenades |
Stock | Stock | Comes with 4 charges Takes 35s to recharge Duration: 10s |
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L8 Smoke Grenades |
1,260
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20,450
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Comes with 8 charges Takes 25s to recharge Duration: 10s |
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 LF-2 Laser Rangefinder |
1,840
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29,850
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Accuracy is improved by 10% | |
 Improved Loading Mechanism |
4,280
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69,200
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Rate of fire is increased by 7% | |
 Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors |
Stock | Stock | Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull. | |
Improved Gun Stabilizer |
Stock | Stock | Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20% | |
 Stock Tracks |
Stock | Stock | Mobility (Light Terrain): 88.4% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 73.8% |
Other unlocks[ | ]
| Name | Cost | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Battle Hardened |
 450
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The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle. |
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 670 Reputation |
1,350
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Provides an injection of 670 Reputation. | |
670 Reputation |
1,350
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Provides an injection of 670 Reputation. |