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| Chieftain Mk6 | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
5 MBT |
Nation: |
UK |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
339 |
Max Penetration: |
272 mm |
DPM: |
2,693 |
Penetration: |
272 mm |
Hit Points: |
1,820 |
Hull F/S/R: |
100 / 70 / 55 |
Turret F/S/R: |
195 / 120 / 50 |
Max Speed: |
48.60 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
9.75 s |
Camouflage: |
0.075 |
Vision: |
360 m |
Accuracy (Decay): |
2.00° |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.11° |
Max Turret Rotation: |
360 |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-10.0 / 0.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
18.3 deg/s |
The Chieftain Mk. 6 is a tier 5 Main Battle Tank originating from the UK. It was handed out as prizes for various events by My.com and Obsidian.
Contents
Player Recommendations[]
Hull down ridge sniper. Excels in the sand/desert maps, or anywhere you can hide the hull. Use the excellent aiming time to quickly fire and duck behind cover to minimize time spent in the line of fire. The turret, while resilient to HEAT shells, still has large and obvious weak spots which will quickly be discovered and taken advantage of by opponents. Be especially sure to keep the front towards enemies as the side and rear armor are not very exceptional.
Pros and Cons[]
Pros[]
- Relatively reliable turret armor
- Strong upper glacis especially when hull down
- Accurate, quick aiming gun with a high rate of fire
- Very large HP pool, can be easily boosted to over 2000HP with retrofits
Cons[]
- Very large and weak lower glacis
- Obvious turret weak spots
- Turret does not feature the Chobham armor package and as such is easily penetrated by ATGMs
- No HEAT ammunition, lowest AP penetration out of all tier 5 MBTs
- Low mobility and maneuverability
- Very large and tall target
Suggested Research Order[]
Chieftain Mk6 is a premium vehicle so there's no research.
Upgrade Suggestions[]
Chieftain Mk6 is a premium vehicle so there's no research.
Retrofit Suggestions[]
The Chieftain can equip two armour retrofits which should be taken advantage of to boost its already large pool of health. The remaining firepower and universal retrofit slot should be spent on firepower upgrades.
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[]
Suggestions on which commander and crew skills to get
Armor[]
| Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull Armor (F/S/R) | Hull Composition | Turret Armor (F/S/R) | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | 100/70/55 | Rolled Plate Steel | 195/120/50 | Rolled Plate Steel | - | .00/.00/.00 | ||||
| Despite focusing on firepower first and defense second, the Chieftain's cast rolled plate steel armor takes up to a year to fully cool after production, offering all-around heavy defense. Combined with excellent sloping, it is highly resistant to the penetrators of its era, and it remains viable with its upgraded applique package. | |||||||||||
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Retrofit Slot | - | - | Compatible Schematics: All Armor Retrofits |
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Retrofit Slot | - | - | Compatible Schematics: All Armor Retrofits |
Firepower[]
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm L15 APDS | AP | Stock | 339 | -m | 272mm | 1200m/s | 0.13° | 8.57ss | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 7.00rd/min |
| 120mm L31 HESH | HE | 274-335 | 2.05m | 20mm | 500m/s | 0.13° | 8.57ss | 1 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 7.00rd/min |
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firepower Retrofit Slot | - | - | Compatible Schematics: Experimental Propellant, Chrome Barrel Lining, Magnetic Actuator, Advanced MRS, Advanced Thermal Sleeve, Augmented Breech Lock, Gyroscopic Stabilizers, Enhanced Shell Materials. |
Mobility[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L60 Mark 4A-2 Engine | - | - | 48.60km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 9.75s | {{{0-max}}} | {{{htrav}}} | {{{firechance}}} |
Technology[]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chieftain Technology | Stock | Stock | Essential systems and modules for vehicle operations.
|
| Universal Retrofit Slot | Stock | Stock | Compatible Schematics: All
|
| Smoke grenades | - | - | Allows 1 discharge of smoke grenades
|
| Improved Fire Control System | - | - | Reduces targeting time by 20% |
History[]
Developed by great Britain as a successor to the Centurion, this main battle tank was created as a response to the escalating power of the soviet anti-armor rounds. With production starting in the 1960s and ending int 1978, several hundred units were produced from the British and export markets. The Chieftain remained in service until 1995 and saw combat primarily in Western Asia. 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.
