| Chieftain Mk.2 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Details | |
Tier / Class:
|
4 MBT |
Nation: |
United Kingdom |
Dealer: |
Marat Shishkin |
Reputation: |
64,800 |
Cost: |
480,000 |
| Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
530 |
DPM: |
2,691 (2,990) |
Penetration: |
305 (350) mm |
Hit Points: |
2,700 |
Hull F/S/R: |
300 / 100 / 35 |
Turret F/S/R: |
232 / 110 / 31 |
Max Speed: |
48.00 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
11.99 (10.82) s |
Hull Traverse: |
20.10 (21.90) deg/s |
Camouflage: |
7% |
Vision: |
400 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.12° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-12.0 / 0.0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
15.00 deg/s |
The FV4201 Chieftain Mk. 2 is a tier 4 Main Battle Tank originating from the United Kingdom, and is sold by Marat Shishkin. It can be unlocked from the T-62, and leads to the FV4201 Chieftain Mk. 10.
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
Slow, poorly armored, and not very accurate, the Chieftain Mk. 2 has few redeeming qualities. The first of these is its gun depression of -12, which is among the best in the game. The second is the ability to fire HESH Ammunition, a variant on normal High Explosive which has increased penetration and module damage. The Chieftain Mk. 2 is thus relegated to a hull down sniper and hill poker. Its mediocre turret armor and gun depression will allow it to focus on enemies without taking return fire in the weaker armored sections, and its HESH rounds can do significant frontal damage to other hull down vehicles attempting to engage in a sniper battle.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- HESH rounds allow for consistent damage into the front of heavily armored targets
- Excellent gun depression
- Relatively large health pool
- Good alpha damage
Cons
- Worst acceleration of any vehicle in the game
- Poor mobility
- Very large and tall target
Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrading to the L60 Mk. 4A-2 Diesel Engine will improve the otherwise dismal speed of the Chieftain Mk. 2, while the Improved Laser Rangefinder and Improved Ready Racks will increase firepower, allowing the tank to keep enemies at bay by punishing vehicles attempting to make a push.
Retrofit Suggestions
- Improved Gun Breech
- Air Induction Precleaner
- Improved Filter Systems
- 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
| 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 |
| While poorly armored overall compared to its peers, when put into a hull down position its turret can protect against heavy incoming fire. | |||||||
Firepower
| Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Area of effect | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120mm L11A5 APDS | AP | Stock | 530 | 0m | 305mm | 0.12° | 1,510 m/s | 10.70s |
| 120mm L31 HESH | HE | Stock | 540 | 0m | 265mm | 0.15° | 780 m/s | 10.70s |
| 120mm L15 APDS | AP | 8,680 | 530 | 0m | 350mm | 0.12° | 1,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland L60 Mk. 4A Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 48.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 11.00s | {{{0-max}}} | 20.10deg/s | {{{firechance}}}
|
| Leyland L60 Mk. 5A Diesel Engine | 1,580 | 17,040 | 48.00km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 11.99s | {{{0-max}}} | 21.90deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| L8 Smoke Grenades | 3,790 | 40,890 | Provides a total of five smoke deployments on an eighty second cooldown between uses. |
| Improved Laser Rangefinder | 5,525 | 59,635 | Improves overall accuracy by 7%. |
| Improved Ready Racks | 12,825 | 138,435 | Increases reload speed by 10%. |
Commanders
Juan Carlos Miramón can be unlocked from the Chieftain Mk. 2.
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. The Chieftain Mk. 2 was the first variant, which saw service with the British Army in 1966. Over its lifespan it was heavily upgraded, and variants continue to serve today. Worldwide, the Chieftain has served in over half a dozen armies, with the United Kingdom phasing out the tank in 1995 and either mothballing or selling its reserves to other nations.