FV4201 Chieftain 900

FV4201 Chieftain 900
Details
Tier / Class:	6 MBT
Nation:	United Kingdom
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	530
DPM:	2,747 (3,115)
Penetration:	380 (450) mm
Hit Points:	2,850
Hull F/S/R:	270 / 80 / 35
Turret F/S/R:	450 / 300 / 38
Max Speed:	52.00 (55.00) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	8.79 (6.86) s
Hull Traverse:	20.90 (25.50) deg/s
Camouflage:	7%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-12.0 / 0.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	24.00 deg/s

FV4201 Chieftain 900
Details
Tier / Class:	6 MBT
Nation:	United Kingdom
Dealer:	Marat Shishkin
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	530
DPM:	2,747 (3,115)
Penetration:	380 (450) mm
Hit Points:	2,850
Hull F/S/R:	270 / 80 / 35
Turret F/S/R:	450 / 300 / 38
Max Speed:	52.00 (55.00) km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	8.79 (6.86) s
Hull Traverse:	20.90 (25.50)
Camouflage:	7%
Vision:	415 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.11°
Max Cannon Depression:	-12.0 / 0.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	24.00 deg/s

The FV4201 Chieftain 900 is a tier 6 Main Battle Tank originating from the United Kingdom, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the FV4201 Chieftain Mk. 10, and leads to the FV4030/4 Challenger 1.

Features

• Heavy armor : this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
• High caliber : the high caliber weaponry deals an increased damage
• HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles

Player Recommendations

The final version in the Chieftain line, the Chieftain 900 is much more heavily armored than previous vehicles, and while it carries the same gun, its role has changed compared to the Chieftain Mk. 2 and Mk. 10. With a heavy armor package, the Chieftain 900 can play a more offensive role, helping to push on when it has backup. But while the armor is much better, it is not perfect. The large lower front plate and slower mobility, compared to its peers, means that it can be easily outfought and outmaneuvered if the driver is not careful. Its ability fire HESH Ammunition, a trait of nearly all British vehicles, remains a core piece of gameplay for this vehicle.  HESH can do significant frontal damage to other hull down vehicles attempting a sniper battle, while putting out improved module damage against lighter vehicles, preventing them from harassing the Chieftain.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• HESH rounds allow for consistent damage into the front of heavily armored targets
• Excellent gun depression
• Relatively large health pool

Cons

• Generally poor mobility
• Very large and tall target
• Poor aim time
• Extremely vulnerable to ATGM fire

Upgrade Suggestions

While not as sluggish as the previous Chieftain models, first upgrading to the MB 837 Ka-501 Diesel Engine will heavily improve mobility. Firepower upgrades such as the Improved Fire Control, Improved Laser Rangefinder, and Improved Ready Racks will help to offset the slow aim time and increase the Chieftain 900’s overall damage output.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Improved Gun Breech
• Advanced Fire Control
• Advanced Muzzle Reference System

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Ioannis Sanna, for increasing accuracy, turret traverse, and aim time, as well as the Firestarter ability mixing well with the HESH rounds.
• Driver: Off-Road Driving, Spin to Win
• Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter
• Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells

Armor

Chieftain 900 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	270/80/35	Rolled Plate Armor	450/300/38	Composite	None
Utilizing an up-armored Mk. 5 series hull and a completely new turret featuring composite armor, the Chieftain retains its status as an excellent hull down defender which can also fight on open ground if required.

Firepower

120mm L11A5 Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
120mm L15A2 APDS	AP	Stock	530	0m	380mm	0.11°	1,534 m/s	10.70s
120mm L31A3 HESH	HE	Stock	621	288m	156mm	0.15°	670 m/s	10.70s
120mm L23A1 APDS	AP	29,858	530	0m	450mm	0.11°	1,534 m/s	10.70s

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Rolls Royce 17B-900E Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	52.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	8.79s	{{{0-max}}}	20.90deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
MTU MB 837 Ka-501 Diesel Engine	5,380	65,225	55.00km/h	{{{reverse}}}	6.86s	{{{0-max}}}	25.50deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Chieftain Mk. 2 Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
L8 Smoke Grenades	12,910	156,535	Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses.
Improved Fire Control	18,155	220,125	Increases reload speed by 10%.
Improved Laser Rangefinder	20,710	251,110	Improves overall accuracy by 7%.
Improved Ready Racks	43,705	529,935	Increases reload speed by 10%.
Improved Suspension	4,705	57,070	Improves handling on rough terrain by 10%.

Retrofits

Proven

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Survivability Kit v2	33,790	1,200,000	Decreases the damage to the crew and collision damage.

History

Class: Main Battle Tank (Prototype)
Developed: 1980-1981
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 2
Operators: N/A

The Chieftain 900 by Vickers was a privately developed, experimental version of the Chieftain, designed in the early 1980s for export. It included a new turret, better composite armor and a more powerful 900hp engine (hence the name). While it wasn't successful, some of its elements were used in the development of the Challenger MBT.

See also

• FV4201 Chieftain Mk. 2
• FV4201 Chieftain Mk. 6 Leader
• FV4030/4 Challenger 1

External Links

In Development: Chieftain 800