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.
| Chieftain Mk.6 Leader | |
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| Details | |
Tier / Class:
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5 MBT |
Nation: |
United Kingdom |
Dealer: |
Special |
Cost: |
1500 Gold |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
583 |
DPM: |
3,491 |
Penetration: |
380 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,750 |
Hull F/S/R: |
300 / 100 / 35 |
Turret F/S/R: |
500 / 110 / 31 |
Max Speed: |
52 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
8.66 s |
Hull Traverse: |
24.7 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
14% |
Vision: |
415 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.12° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-12 / 0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
25 deg/s |
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 and Cons
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
Armor
| XP Cost | Credit Cost | Hull Armor |
Hull Composition |
Turret Armor |
Turret Composition |
ERA Name | ERA Penetration Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Stock | ? mm (vs AP) ? mm (vs HEAT) |
Unknown | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
N/A | N/A | N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT |
| 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 quite resistant to penetrators of its era, and it remains viable with its upgraded appliqué package. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm L31 HESH | HE | Stock | 540 | 0m | 265mm | 0.13° | 670 m/s | 10.7s |
| 120mm L15A3 APDS | AP | Stock | 530 | 0m | 380mm | 0.12° | 1,530 m/s | 10.7s |
Mobility
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland L60 Mk. 7A 720 hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 52km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 8.66s | {{{0-max}}} | 24.7deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.
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 Soviet anti-armor rounds. With production starting in the 1960's and ending in 1978, several hundred units were produced for 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 in the 1980's.