In mid-April, a promotion was launched in the World of Tanks game "To battle on the Centurion Action X". There are special tasks and discounts for the branch of British medium tanks. Each machine of the upgraded branch received an individual combat mission. In addition, throughout the event, three general tasks will be available that can be completed on all eligible vehicles.
Branch features
British medium tanks up to level 7 are dynamic and maneuverable vehicles, the main drawback of which can be called an extremely weak hull armor. A small alpha strike is compensated by a high rate of fire and good visibility. But from level 8, the gameplay that has become the hallmark of British technology begins to take shape. The large size of the tanks is accompanied by weak dynamics and mediocre maneuverability, but instead, the STs received strong turrets, a good penetrating gun and excellent vertical guidance angles. At the same time, the vehicles are distinguished by good accuracy and a good rate of fire, which makes them excellent support tanks.
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Overview of the tanks of the promotional branch
Cromwell
The Cromwell is a classic support tank. High maximum speed allows him to be the first to take key positions at the beginning of the battle or to intercept enemy light tanks. In addition to excellent dynamics, the tank received a good cannon at its disposal: quick-firing and penetrating, but with low one-time damage and mediocre accuracy. At the same time, the gun has quite comfortable UVN.
Initially weak vehicle armor cannot count on the angles of the armor, as it is located in straight sheets. With this in mind, it is sometimes necessary to adopt a cautious tactic in order to save durability points towards the end of the battle.
The most effective tactic will be to support allied TTs and MTs from the second line. Ideal for breaking through the flank and destroying enemy self-propelled guns.
Also Cromwell entered our ranking the best tanks of level 6.
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Comet
Unlike its predecessor, the performance indicators have slightly decreased, which now does not allow him to act confidently and quickly on the second line. But still, Comet remains a dangerous enemy due to its good stealth, high rate of fire of the gun and very comfortable air defense units. It can be an unpleasant surprise for a careless enemy, because the quick reloading of the gun allows you to often inflict damage on modules by setting fire to an enemy tank, exploding an ammo rack, or simply keeping it on the “gusle” until allied artillery has worked.
Despite the increased dimensions and, as a result, a decrease in power density, Comet also cannot boast of having a reservation. Alone, he is unable to push through the enemy line of defense and, most likely, will be simply destroyed in the process.
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Centurion Mk. I
The British tier 8 medium tank is primarily characterized by excellent armament and a strong turret. The gun has good penetration, high accuracy and fairly fast reloading. Given the presence of a strong turret and very comfortable UVN Centurion Mk. I, playing from the terrain, becomes a formidable opponent who is difficult to hit, but he will deal damage without any problems.
From this model, the weak mobility of the top British medium tanks begins to appear. Centurion Mk. The I can no longer play in the style of a dynamic CT, because it has a low maximum speed, weak power-to-weight ratio given its large dimensions and mediocre maneuverability. In addition, unlike the turret, the tank hull is poorly protected and received a large, weakly armored NLD.
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Centurion Mk. 7/1
The level 9 English gentleman is rightfully considered one of the best support tanks. Unlike its predecessor, one-time damage and armor penetration have significantly increased here. For this upgrade, the tank paid with longer aiming and reload time, but high accuracy still allows you to fire at a long distance.
The frontal armor of the hull at this level of the British ST has grown significantly, but the lack of rational angles of inclination of the armor plates and a large number of vulnerable zones do not allow tanking against the same level enemies. But the reliable turret is a little pleasing, which is still difficult to penetrate for the "nines", but at level 10, many have high armor penetration and can inflict damage even into the gun mask.
The weak side of the vehicle was the low maximum speed, but as compensation, the tank received good ground clearance and fast acceleration. Like the Comet, this machine is more revealed when playing in a platoon, when there is an opportunity to coordinate with a friend and know that someone will cover your “clumsy ass”.
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Centurion Action X
The pride of the British crown Centurion Action X is the crowning achievement of British medium tanks. It embodies the best combat characteristics of the nation and previous models.
First of all, it is worth noting the excellent firepower of the machine. Comfortable UVN allow firing from the most exotic positions. Excellent one-time damage is complemented by good armor penetration, high accuracy and fairly fast aiming time. At the same time, in its ammunition load, the tank has all the same improved 105 mm HESH HESH shells, cumulatives as gold shells and high-speed sub-caliber shells.
Mobility indicators are average compared to other STs at this level, but it is quite enough to fulfill its role. Maneuverability and dynamics are not impressive at first glance, but the car has a good cross-country ability, one of the best on the level. Therefore, the tank starts well and is quite agile where many slow down noticeably.
The margin of safety does not stand out among the rest of the "ten". The hull armor of the top of the British is much better than that of its predecessors. In the VLD area, the tank has good reduced armor, which will be able to tank levels 8 and 9, but from 10 it can no longer be relied upon.
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Results
The branch of British medium tanks got its own unique "zest" in the form of a strong turret with a powerful penetrating gun installed in it and definitely deserves attention. For comparison, you can see how technology develops with each next level:
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