Tanks of Britain World Of Tanks. New British tank destroyers in WOT British development branch here

So, relatively recently the E3 exhibition took place, in which the developers of World of Tanks took part. Everyone who attended or watched the exhibition was in for a surprise; the developers let it slip that they were planning to introduce new turret-mounted tank destroyers in the UK branch and one medium tank. This is exactly what we will talk about now.

SHERMAN FIREFLY

So, this medium tank will be located at level 6, similar to American tank, but the gun here has great penetration. For level 6 it’s very good, but it remains to be seen what will happen to mobility, accuracy and reload speed. A little from Wikipedia: Sherman Firefly (Sherman Firefly - Sherman firefly) - British Army M4A1 and M4A4 tanks, rearmed with a “17-pounder” (76.2 mm) anti-tank gun. Sherman IIC (M4A1 based) and Sherman VC (M4A4 based). The 17-pounder gun is mounted in a conventional turret; the mask mount is specially designed for this gun.

AVENGER and CHALLENGER

These two tanks are planned to be connected together; it will be located on level 7. Avenger, which is in the first photo, is an anti-tank vehicle with a canvas turret covering and has good armament.
Challenger, which is in the second photo, is a medium tank, with good mobility and good frontal turret armor. Perhaps after combining these tanks, we will get a completely balanced level 7 tank with a good gun, good mobility, and quite good frontal armor.

FV4101 CHARIOTEER

This PT will be located at level 8. It has good elevation angles, a good weapon, and good mobility. It is possible that the tank will be similar to the tank, but with thicker armor. A little from Wikipedia: Charioteer Mk.7, FV 4101 (English Charioteer - “Charioteer”) - British medium tank of the 1950s, a modernization of the Cromwell tank from World War II. The Chariotir differed from the basic version mainly in the new turret with a significantly more powerful 84 mm cannon. In 1952, 200 Cromwells were converted to Charioter standard. They served in the British army until 1956, after which they were sold to other countries.

FV4004 CONWAY

This PT will be located at level 9. This tank has a good 120 mm gun, is similar to the Centurion, has the same armor, but the turret is not very armored. We hope that the developers will make the gun the main good feature of this cardboard tank (if you have SU-100U, I think you will understand).

FV4005

This PT will be located at level 10, has a 180 mm gun with automatic system charging. It was built on the basis of a centurion, but mobility will be worse, and accordingly the armor is also weak. The only advantage will be the gun, we will have 6 or 4 shells in the drum, it all depends on the developers. At level 10, it will be just a hellish machine that can dismantle almost an entire flank of tanks. It is unknown what the mobility and speed of the tank will be, but we will hope for the best.

Bottom line

With the introduction of these new tanks, the popularity of the British branch will increase, as everyone will want to try them out. It is known that the developers plan to introduce these tanks into the game this year. Let's hope and wait for new tanks.

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Sep 25, 2016 Game guides

Tanks are the center Games World of Tanks Blitz. Understanding the differences between tanks and knowing which tanks from which country are best for you is half the battle in the game. In this guide, I will try to describe the English branch of tank development in as much detail as possible, but at the same time I will not go to extremes and will not write out huge tables with numerical data for each tank. The purpose of this guide is to give you an idea of ​​the direction in which you would like to take your British tanks. If you would like to get acquainted with all the branches of tank development in the game as a whole and in less detail, then try contacting .

British tanks: an overview

If you have already read the general guide to tanks of different nations, then this paragraph will not tell you anything new - but otherwise, or for repetition, you should familiarize yourself with it before we move directly to the tanks.

British tanks are quite unique - they are quite heterogeneous and different from each other, although the general tendency is the ability to inflict large damage on the enemy in one hit, coupled with slow reloading - or use high-velocity guns with high spread. Great Britain's tanks must be played carefully and scrupulously, counting each cartridge and accurately predicting the enemy's trajectory. Do you want to be a sniper? Choose British tanks! Do you want to vary your play style depending on the class? Choose British tanks! Do you want to smash your enemy to pieces with unique projectiles in close combat? Choose British tanks! But you should understand that such cool features will require maximum concentration from you during the game - relaxing and doing whatever you want simply won’t work if you want to win.

Now let's move on to a more detailed review of British tanks.

Light tanks of Great Britain

First light tank British in WoT:Blitz - Cruiser Mk. III. He is fast and has a variety of weapons - both a rapid-fire machine gun and an accurate breaching gun, and a close-combat weapon that allows you to shoot longer by reloading clips. For all its lethality, however, the Cruiser Mk. III will not be able to boast of strong armor, so he should rely on outflanking the enemy and quickly destroying the enemy - it is useless to rush into battle with many opponents and “clinch”, throwing shells face to face with other tanks. Next after it is the Cruiser Mk. IV doesn't change its strategy much - despite a fairly strong front, its sides are still easily penetrated, but high speed and the choice of three top guns offset these shortcomings. There is a choice of Mk. IV features three guns, one of which is accurate and penetrating, and the other two are fast-firing and powerful. An additional problem with the Mk. IV is its large size - this tank is quite easy to hit. After the Cruiser Mk. IV follows the Covenanter, which takes the concept of “quick war” to the extreme - it is maneuverable, fast and agile, and its guns deal a lot of damage. It itself, however, is cardboard and can be penetrated by almost any projectile, which leads to frequent critical hits on modules and crew. If you want to quickly flank your enemy and kill him before he turns his guns on you, then the Covenanter is for you. Britain's last light tank is the Crusader. This tank does not lose the speed of other British light tanks and compensates for the low thickness of the armor with its curves. It aims quickly and fires quickly - but at the same time its guns are by no means as powerful compared to the armor of other tanks of the fifth rank to which it belongs. The ideal tactic for the user of such tanks is to be a killer of all lungs. Light tanks and tank destroyers are your victims. If you can get close to them, they will not have time to react and will quickly turn into a sieve while you avoid their attacks.

UK medium tanks

The first British medium tank was the Vickers Medium Mk. I. Many players really don’t like to fight with this tank - and there is an explanation for this: it is large and slow, and its armor is similar to paper in its protective properties. An ideal target for any precision gun! At the same time, the main advantage of this tank is its large reserve of health, so you should fight first of all with light tanks of low rank in order to have time to blow them up with landmines before they penetrate your armor and kill the crew. Vickers Medium Mk. II is not too different - it is still the same big and cardboard tank, but this time armed with excellent guns that can penetrate the enemy and cause great damage. Hide behind cover and support your allies, and then you will surely survive to the end of the match on the Vickers Mk. II! The last Vickers, Vickers Medium Mk. III, ends the “torment” with large and thin Vickers. The third model differs from the previous ones by the possibility of installing a rapid-fire gun, capable of accurately shooting enemies at any distance.

A long line of not-so-powerful Vickers closes with a magnificent tank Matilda— this tank, unlike its predecessors, has thick armor on all sides and is capable of quickly inflicting a lot of damage on enemies. This is the first medium tank in Britain that can be used in a frontal attack without fear for your health! Unfortunately, it is not ideal in all respects - it is slow and does not deal much damage per shot, but is this important when your armor can withstand enemy attacks and you can quickly penetrate it with several projectiles in a row?

The next medium tank again returns to the “quick war” tactics already familiar from British light tanks - the fast and mobile Cromwell can cross the entire map in a fairly short time, and its rapid-fire guns with high level penetrations can cause a lot of problems for the enemy. Of course, there is a price for this - the armor of this tank is weak for its rank. Cromwell's follow-up is the Comet, an equally fast and agile tank, but with a durable turret that allows it to either act as a sniper in an ambush or flank enemies, dealing devastating damage with its rapid-fire cannon. The problems lie in the weak hull of the tank and the low penetration of its guns, so you always need to monitor your surroundings and take good aim at the weak points of enemies.

Centurion Mk. I, coming next, turns into an ideal sniper rather than a fast scout - despite its weak frame and relatively large size combined with low speed, its guns are the best for its rank. With a 20-pound cannon on board, this tank is able to quickly target the enemy at any distance and also quickly destroy it with a couple of shots. Next after it is the Centurion Mk. The 7/1 follows the “same but stronger” philosophy, and is the same sniper designed to support the team from the flank with an accurate, powerful weapon with extremely low recoil. Britain's latest medium tank is the FV4202, an excellent balanced tank capable of piercing enemies with unique HESH shells and destroying them one by one. At the same time, the tank cannot be called fragile as a whole - although its turret has practically no additional protection and because of this you have to constantly move so as not to expose it to attack. However, this is not difficult, since the tank has sufficient mobility and can even bypass other, slower tanks without much difficulty, and penetrate them from the flanks.

British heavy tanks

First heavy tank British, Churchill I at first may strongly resemble the aforementioned “Matilda” - but with the exception that his weapons are more powerful, and he himself is “healthier”. The only problem is that the level of side and rear armor does not at all correspond to the fifth rank and is easily penetrated by enemies, and adds monstrous fuel to the fire low speed the first Churchill. However, its guns quickly deal high damage and penetrate enemies well, so you can use your thick frontal armor and destroy everyone in front of you without taking much damage. The main thing is that your flanks are covered! The next one after it, Churchill VII, corrects the thin armor of the flanks and becomes even stronger, turning into a real “tank”, capable of holding back a lot of enemies and taking fire on itself. The damage caused by its guns cannot be called as high as possible, and its movement speed is still as low as that of the first model, but it nullifies its disadvantages with its “thickness”.

After this tank comes the Black Prince, the tactics of play on which are practically the same - thick armor protects it from almost any opponents, but its low speed does not allow it to compete in battle with fast opponents. Its advantage over the previous model is its more accurate and faster-firing guns - but the damage emanating from them is extremely low and can only serve as an addition to allied fire.

The later Caernarvon becomes slightly faster and lighter (but don't expect the speed of even a medium tank), and at the same time its armor acquires multiple bends, allowing it to deflect enemy projectiles if positioned correctly. Otherwise, it is similar to the previous “Black Prince” and the battle tactics on it remain the same - quickly aim, quickly shoot, deal constant damage and take hits on the frontal defense.

The next heavy tank, the Conqueror, is significantly different. He gains mobility, losing his powerful armor, and at the same time is able to pierce enemies with explosive projectiles and blow them up from the inside without any problems. His gun is amazing - fast aiming, fast reloading, high shooting accuracy, high penetration - everything is with it. The main thing is to watch your sides, and you will be able to inflict monstrous damage on your opponents with the help of Conqueror.

The latest English heavy tank, the FV215b, is distinguished by the fact that it plays approximately the same as a medium tank - its weak hull armor and low speed do not allow it to go in the front ranks, but a powerful turret makes it possible to shoot from behind cover without fear. At the same time, his gun is extremely accurate, rapid-fire and powerful, so such support will always be a joy for any allies.

British tank destroyer

The first tank destroyer of the British is the Universal Carrier 2-pdr of the 2nd rank. Imagine a small cardboard box moving quickly between the bushes and releasing powerful penetrating projectiles. It will be 2-pdr. He is not easy to spot, and while you are looking for him, he can destroy many of your allies, but if you find him, any projectile will tear him to shreds. Moreover, you can even try to ram it - most likely it will be enough for him. A huge difference is the next after it, the Valentine AT - this slow and fairly large tank destroyer is well protected and, if positioned correctly, is even impenetrable and is capable of taking out enemies with one shot from a large-caliber gun, which, however, takes a long time to reload. This is a great tank sniper if you have patience and concentration.

The rebirth of the “boxed” Universal Carrier is the next Alecto. It is tiny (albeit larger than 2-pdr) and invisible, and its cannon can destroy enemies with one shot, but at the same time, the problem of the thinnest armor is also added to the problem with the accuracy of the gun - the chance of missing is quite high. Further, unfortunately or fortunately, we will not see the same “boxes” among British tank destroyers, and the next one will be the incredibly “thick” AT 2. This tank cannot be penetrated - it is protected from all sides. He's large, but that doesn't stop him from dealing massive damage with his super-piercing cannon while enemy shells bounce off him.

After it comes the Churchill Gun Carrier - this “Churchill” tank destroyer is an excellent sniper with the inherent features of this role: maneuverability and armor are reduced in favor of a hefty, powerful and ultra-precise gun with a fairly high rate of fire. Stand there and destroy everyone you see, but know that the first enemy to get to your flank will most likely destroy you. Next you will meet the AT 8 - almost a copy of the previous AT 2 with a boost in accuracy and rate of fire. The tactics are the same - position yourself comfortably at an angle to the enemies and shoot them one by one while they shower you with shells in vain. The same applies to the next AT 7 - it is practically the same vehicle, but its cannon is located on the right side, which allows you to hide the left side of the hull behind cover and shoot “from around the corner.” The AT 15, as you might guess, uses a similar tactic - but this time its gun is not located on the left, and it relies primarily on a high rate of fire and curved, durable armor. The problem is that there is a lot on the tank weak points and if you hit some, the enemy can easily kill your loader, which will reduce the rate of fire - so always take a first aid kit with you into battle on this tank.

The peak of the “heavy” tank destroyers in Great Britain is the ninth rank Tortoise. “Turtle” has the thickest armor and deals the highest damage per minute, but at the same time moves extremely slowly. When playing on this machine, you must choose the right tactical position in advance, take it and wait for the enemy to appear.

The nation's latest tank destroyer departs slightly from the "huge armor and big gun" model, focusing on the last part of this phrase - the FV215b (183) does not have as dense armor, but does have an excellent turret with which you can defend against attacks from the flank, and a cannon capable of inflicting over a thousand units of damage in one shot. The main problem is the small number of shells - you need to shoot as carefully as possible, otherwise you will quickly exhaust your ammunition and be defenseless against the advancing enemy. But if you don’t miss, the enemies will suffer and be afraid to stick their heads out of cover.

Conclusion

We've covered almost everythingnon-premiumUK tanks. Some models were reviewed in more detail due to their exclusivity and efficiency, others were reviewed in less detail because they are improved versions of their predecessors. After reading this guide, you can get a complete picture of the features British tanks and decide how (and whether) to develop the development branch of a given nation. I hope that this knowledge will help you in battles both on the side of the Queen’s tanks and in the battle against them. Fight like a pro in World of Tanks Blitz!

New high-tier British light tanks have everything they need to fill the ranks the best scouts in World of Tanks. These are one of the smallest vehicles in the game, which combine excellent camouflage, high mobility and decent armor penetration. If played correctly, you will become almost invisible to the enemy and cause him a lot of problems.

Brief historical background

In the 1950s and 60s, British military engineers were actively developing new modifications of light tanks. The projects of that time can be considered outstanding due to their unusual design solutions. For example, some tanks had swinging turrets or very powerful guns large caliber. Most of these projects remained drawings, and only a few reached the prototype stage.

By introducing a new technology branch, we are resurrecting forgotten projects of British engineers. We carefully studied archival drawings of light tanks of that era and selected the most interesting of them. And now you have a rare opportunity to play on relatively machines that have never been embodied in metal, but have been recreated in our game with maximum accuracy!

Let's take a closer look at the new branch and evaluate the key game features of the British Scouts that will appear in update 1.6.

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GSR 3301 Setter

Research into a new branch of light tanks will begin at level VI with the Cromwell tank, and the first vehicle will be GSR 3301 Setter. This “seven” is a transitional stage from medium tanks to light tanks. The gameplay of this car is similar to the gameplay of ST , despite its belonging to light tanks. Fast and maneuverable, the GSR 3301 Setter has excellent camouflage and boasts good armor penetration for both standard and special rounds.

The feature of this machine is rear turret location. Keep this in mind when choosing your firing position.

LHMTV

This British light tank VIII level in some way an improved version of the car VII level. The LHMTV boasts excellent armor penetration of the base shell - this is one of the best indicators among Tier VIII light tanks. By playing it, you will be able to confidently deal damage even to well-armored vehicles, including medium and heavy tanks of your level.


Other characteristics of LHMTV are also up to par: good one-time damage and excellent dynamics. Use high speed and excellent maneuverability, make flank and rear attacks to make a big contribution to your team's victory.

GSOR3301 AVR FS

This is not just a tank evolution, but a real breakthrough! The formidable GSOR3301 AVR FS with its impressive visibility will become virtually invisible in the right hands. This vehicle also boasts excellent armor penetration, allowing you to effectively deal damage while remaining in cover. The GSOR3301 AVR FS can quickly change flanks and perfectly play the role of a passive firefly.


Manticore

By the way, we forgot to mention that high-level British light tanks have a really unusual appearance. Manticore, located at level X, is no exception: its appearance is quite bizarre.

The pinnacle of British engineering of that era, the Manticore is the most dangerous vehicle in the line. The tank's camouflage and visibility are some of the best in the game, making this tank an incredibly effective scout. The armor penetration of the 105 mm gun is 248 mm for the basic shell, so you can handle even heavily armored enemy vehicles.


It is most effective to use Manticore for passive reconnaissance - here it has no equal. If necessary, you can take up tank destroyer positions and simply wait for the victim to come into view. And thanks to its compact size and great review Manticore is capable of providing high-quality “light” to allies.

Like other light tanks of the new branch, Manticore has excellent armor penetration characteristics. But remember: the tank does not have the best gun stabilization while moving, so it is better to shoot while standing, rather than on the move.

To make it easier for you to understand how to play the new “British” ones, we are sharing useful tips.

  • All high-tier British light tanks sacrificed armor for maneuverability. Take important positions, fire from cover, or change flanks to act cunningly and subtly. You must carefully choose the moment when to deal damage, and not try to play the role of the first line machine!
  • Always think about your escape routes. Do not take rash actions during an attack or maneuver.
  • Choose your position on the map carefully. Priority points are shelters where you can get before tank destroyers in order to take an advantageous position for transferring intelligence.
  • Install additional equipment on the machine. First of all, the Stereo Tube and Camouflage Network - they are vital.
  • Remember that new light tanks have limited ammunition. Every projectile counts, and it must fly right to the target!

We hope you enjoy the new British light tanks. Good luck on the battlefields!

Sep 25, 2016 Game guides

Tanks are the center of World of Tanks Blitz. Understanding the differences between tanks and knowing which tanks from which country are best for you is half the battle in the game. In this guide, I will try to describe the English branch of tank development in as much detail as possible, but at the same time I will not go to extremes and will not write out huge tables with numerical data for each tank. The purpose of this guide is to give you an idea of ​​the direction in which you would like to take your British tanks. If you would like to get acquainted with all the branches of tank development in the game as a whole and in less detail, then try contacting .

British tanks: an overview

If you have already read the general guide to tanks of different nations, then this paragraph will not tell you anything new - but otherwise, or for repetition, you should familiarize yourself with it before we move directly to the tanks.

British tanks are quite unique - they are quite heterogeneous and different from each other, although the general tendency is the ability to inflict large damage on the enemy in one hit, coupled with slow reloading - or use high-velocity guns with high spread. Great Britain's tanks must be played carefully and scrupulously, counting each cartridge and accurately predicting the enemy's trajectory. Do you want to be a sniper? Choose British tanks! Do you want to vary your play style depending on the class? Choose British tanks! Do you want to smash your enemy to pieces with unique projectiles in close combat? Choose British tanks! But you should understand that such cool features will require maximum concentration from you during the game - relaxing and doing whatever you want simply won’t work if you want to win.

Now let's move on to a more detailed review of British tanks.

Light tanks of Great Britain

The first British light tank in WoT:Blitz is the Cruiser Mk. III. It is fast and has a variety of weapons - a fast-firing machine gun, an accurate penetrating cannon, and a close-quarters weapon that allows you to shoot longer by reloading its clips. For all its lethality, however, the Cruiser Mk. III will not be able to boast of strong armor, so he should rely on outflanking the enemy and quickly destroying the enemy - it is useless to rush into battle with many opponents and “clinch”, throwing shells face to face with other tanks. Next after it is the Cruiser Mk. IV does not change its strategy much - despite a fairly strong front, its sides are still easily penetrated, but high speed and a choice of three top weapons offset these shortcomings. There is a choice of Mk. IV features three guns, one of which is accurate and penetrating, and the other two are fast-firing and powerful. An additional problem with the Mk. IV is its large size - this tank is quite easy to hit. After the Cruiser Mk. IV follows the Covenanter, which takes the concept of “quick war” to the extreme - it is maneuverable, fast and agile, and its guns deal a lot of damage. It itself, however, is cardboard and can be penetrated by almost any projectile, which leads to frequent critical hits on modules and crew. If you want to quickly flank your enemy and kill him before he turns his guns on you, then the Covenanter is for you. Britain's last light tank is the Crusader. This tank does not lose the speed of other British light tanks and compensates for the low thickness of the armor with its curves. It aims quickly and fires quickly - but at the same time its guns are by no means as powerful compared to the armor of other tanks of the fifth rank to which it belongs. The ideal tactic for the user of such tanks is to be a killer of all lungs. Light tanks and tank destroyers are your victims. If you can get close to them, they will not have time to react and will quickly turn into a sieve while you avoid their attacks.

UK medium tanks

The first British medium tank was the Vickers Medium Mk. I. Many players really don’t like to fight with this tank - and there is an explanation for this: it is large and slow, and its armor is similar to paper in its protective properties. An ideal target for any precision gun! At the same time, the main advantage of this tank is its large reserve of health, so you should fight first of all with light tanks of low rank in order to have time to blow them up with landmines before they penetrate your armor and kill the crew. Vickers Medium Mk. II is not too different - it is still the same big and cardboard tank, but this time armed with excellent guns that can penetrate the enemy and cause great damage. Hide behind cover and support your allies, and then you will surely survive to the end of the match on the Vickers Mk. II! The last Vickers, Vickers Medium Mk. III, ends the “torment” with large and thin Vickers. The third model differs from the previous ones by the possibility of installing a rapid-fire gun, capable of accurately shooting enemies at any distance.

The long line of not the most powerful Vickers is closed by the magnificent Matilda tank - this tank, unlike its predecessors, has thick armor on all sides and is capable of quickly inflicting a lot of damage on enemies. This is the first medium tank in Britain that can be used in a frontal attack without fear for your health! Unfortunately, it is not ideal in all respects - it is slow and does not deal much damage per shot, but is this important when your armor can withstand enemy attacks and you can quickly penetrate it with several projectiles in a row?

The next medium tank again returns to the “quick war” tactics already familiar from British light tanks - the fast and mobile Cromwell can cross the entire map in a fairly short time, and its rapid-fire guns with a high penetration level can cause a lot of problems for the enemy. Of course, there is a price for this - the armor of this tank is weak for its rank. Cromwell's follow-up is the Comet, an equally fast and agile tank, but with a durable turret that allows it to either act as a sniper in an ambush or flank enemies, dealing devastating damage with its rapid-fire cannon. The problems lie in the weak hull of the tank and the low penetration of its guns, so you always need to monitor your surroundings and take good aim at the weak points of enemies.

Centurion Mk. I, coming next, turns into an ideal sniper rather than a fast scout - despite its weak frame and relatively large size combined with low speed, its guns are the best for its rank. With a 20-pound cannon on board, this tank is able to quickly target the enemy at any distance and also quickly destroy it with a couple of shots. Next after it is the Centurion Mk. The 7/1 follows the “same but stronger” philosophy, and is the same sniper designed to support the team from the flank with an accurate, powerful weapon with extremely low recoil. Britain's latest medium tank is the FV4202, an excellent balanced tank capable of piercing enemies with unique HESH shells and destroying them one by one. At the same time, the tank cannot be called fragile as a whole - although its turret has practically no additional protection and because of this you have to constantly move so as not to expose it to attack. However, this is not difficult, since the tank has sufficient mobility and can even bypass other, slower tanks without much difficulty, and penetrate them from the flanks.

British heavy tanks

The first heavy tank of the British, the Churchill I at first may strongly resemble the aforementioned Matilda - but with the exception that its weapons are more powerful, and it itself is “healthier”. The only problem is that the level of side and rear armor does not at all correspond to the fifth rank and is easily penetrated by enemies, and the monstrously low speed of the first “Churchill” adds fuel to the fire. However, its guns quickly deal high damage and penetrate enemies well, so you can use your thick frontal armor and destroy everyone in front of you without taking much damage. The main thing is that your flanks are covered! The next one after it, Churchill VII, corrects the thin armor of the flanks and becomes even stronger, turning into a real “tank”, capable of holding back a lot of enemies and taking fire on itself. The damage caused by its guns cannot be called as high as possible, and its movement speed is still as low as that of the first model, but it nullifies its disadvantages with its “thickness”.

After this tank comes the Black Prince, the tactics of play on which are practically the same - thick armor protects it from almost any opponents, but its low speed does not allow it to compete in battle with fast opponents. Its advantage over the previous model is its more accurate and faster-firing guns - but the damage emanating from them is extremely low and can only serve as an addition to allied fire.

The later Caernarvon becomes slightly faster and lighter (but don't expect the speed of even a medium tank), and at the same time its armor acquires multiple bends, allowing it to deflect enemy projectiles if positioned correctly. Otherwise, it is similar to the previous “Black Prince” and the battle tactics on it remain the same - quickly aim, quickly shoot, deal constant damage and take hits on the frontal defense.

The next heavy tank, the Conqueror, is significantly different. He gains mobility, losing his powerful armor, and at the same time is able to pierce enemies with explosive projectiles and blow them up from the inside without any problems. His gun is amazing - fast aiming, fast reloading, high shooting accuracy, high penetration - everything is with it. The main thing is to watch your sides, and you will be able to inflict monstrous damage on your opponents with the help of Conqueror.

The latest English heavy tank, the FV215b, is distinguished by the fact that it plays approximately the same as a medium tank - its weak hull armor and low speed do not allow it to go in the front ranks, but a powerful turret makes it possible to shoot from behind cover without fear. At the same time, his gun is extremely accurate, rapid-fire and powerful, so such support will always be a joy for any allies.

British tank destroyer

The first tank destroyer of the British is the Universal Carrier 2-pdr of the 2nd rank. Imagine a small cardboard box moving quickly between the bushes and releasing powerful penetrating projectiles. It will be 2-pdr. He is not easy to spot, and while you are looking for him, he can destroy many of your allies, but if you find him, any projectile will tear him to shreds. Moreover, you can even try to ram it - most likely it will be enough for him. A huge difference is the next after it, the Valentine AT - this slow and fairly large tank destroyer is well protected and, if positioned correctly, is even impenetrable and is capable of taking out enemies with one shot from a large-caliber gun, which, however, takes a long time to reload. This is a great tank sniper if you have patience and concentration.

The rebirth of the “boxed” Universal Carrier is the next Alecto. It is tiny (albeit larger than 2-pdr) and invisible, and its cannon can destroy enemies with one shot, but at the same time, the problem of the thinnest armor is also added to the problem with the accuracy of the gun - the chance of missing is quite high. Further, unfortunately or fortunately, we will not see the same “boxes” among British tank destroyers, and the next one will be the incredibly “thick” AT 2. This tank cannot be penetrated - it is protected from all sides. He's large, but that doesn't stop him from dealing massive damage with his super-piercing cannon while enemy shells bounce off him.

After it comes the Churchill Gun Carrier - this “Churchill” tank destroyer is an excellent sniper with the inherent features of this role: maneuverability and armor are reduced in favor of a hefty, powerful and ultra-precise gun with a fairly high rate of fire. Stand there and destroy everyone you see, but know that the first enemy to get to your flank will most likely destroy you. Next you will meet the AT 8 - almost a copy of the previous AT 2 with a boost in accuracy and rate of fire. The tactics are the same - position yourself comfortably at an angle to the enemies and shoot them one by one while they shower you with shells in vain. The same applies to the next AT 7 - it is practically the same vehicle, but its cannon is located on the right side, which allows you to hide the left side of the hull behind cover and shoot “from around the corner.” The AT 15, as you might guess, uses a similar tactic - but this time its gun is not located on the left, and it relies primarily on a high rate of fire and curved, durable armor. The problem is that the tank has many weak points and if some are hit, the enemy can easily kill your loader, which will reduce the rate of fire - so always take a first aid kit with you into battle on this tank.

The peak of the “heavy” tank destroyers in Great Britain is the ninth rank Tortoise. “Turtle” has the thickest armor and deals the highest damage per minute, but at the same time moves extremely slowly. When playing on this machine, you must choose the right tactical position in advance, take it and wait for the enemy to appear.

The nation's latest tank destroyer departs slightly from the "huge armor and big gun" model, focusing on the last part of this phrase - the FV215b (183) does not have as dense armor, but does have an excellent turret with which you can defend against attacks from the flank, and a cannon capable of inflicting over a thousand units of damage in one shot. The main problem is the small number of shells - you need to shoot as carefully as possible, otherwise you will quickly exhaust your ammunition and be defenseless against the advancing enemy. But if you don’t miss, the enemies will suffer and be afraid to stick their heads out of cover.

Conclusion

We've covered almost everythingnon-premiumUK tanks. Some models were reviewed in more detail due to their exclusivity and efficiency, others were reviewed in less detail because they are improved versions of their predecessors. After reading this guide, you can get a complete picture of the features of English tanks and decide how (and whether it is worth it) to develop the development branch of this nation. I hope that this knowledge will help you in battles both on the side of the Queen’s tanks and in the battle against them. Fight like a pro in World of Tanks Blitz!


Early British vehicles have light armor, good guns, and average to excellent mobility. AT series vehicles have extremely powerful armor, but the price for this is low mobility and guns that are inferior in firepower to tank destroyer guns of other nations. The top-end vehicle stands somewhat apart from the entire line of British self-propelled guns.

Standard tanks

Universal Carrier 2-pdr

Weak armor makes the vehicle extremely vulnerable to automatic guns, and poor vertical aiming angles can also be noted as one of the disadvantages. However, excellent mobility and an excellent stock weapon allow you to play as a mobile sniper. You can also install a more powerful, but much less accurate six-pounder, from which you can also shoot landmines.

Valentine AT

Despite its nominally good armor ratings, the vehicle is still vulnerable even to automatic guns. Good mobility and an accurate top-end weapon are the main trump cards of this vehicle.

Alecto

This vehicle is completely devoid of armor, but has good mobility and excellent visibility. The weapons are quite varied, but they have no more advantages than disadvantages - the 25-pounder has low armor penetration with good power and rate of fire, the 6-pounder has low one-time damage with good accuracy and good penetration, and the 3.7-inch high explosive has good damage has a low rate of fire and accuracy.

AT 2

Excellent armor came at the price of mobility and visibility. In addition, the armament of this tank is quite weak and comparable to medium tanks of its level. But frontal armor without targeting weak points is invulnerable to level 5 vehicles and is not easily penetrated even by tanks a level or two higher.

AT 8

Mobility and armor are similar to its predecessor, and the armor penetration armament is now on par with its classmates. However vulnerabilities There is more armor, but the still low one-time damage requires a specific game.

Churchill Gun Carrier

This vehicle makes it possible to switch from the Churchill I tank to the AT branch. Different good weapons, but the list of shortcomings is much longer - weak armor, large dimensions, low mobility and very poor gun aiming angles.

AT 7

The vehicle continues the good traditions in the line of British tank destroyers: low silhouette, thick armor, penetrating, rapid-fire and accurate gun. The AT7 pays for all this with its low mobility and poor air-damage ratings.

AT 15

This tank destroyer has the most accurate gun on the level (among tank destroyers), and the best armor among its classmates. However, with low maneuverability, vulnerabilities(Hatches), beginners don’t really like this tank, but for an experienced player this machine will be very suitable!

Tortoise

FV215b (183)

Self-propelled gun on base Conqueror tank. All or nothing is the principle of this machine. A successful hit from a premium shell can destroy all medium tanks of level 10, and some TT10, but it is also worth noting that when shooting high-explosive fragmentation shells for “silver” in 80% of cases the damage is about 750 units. But the reload time is 24.8 seconds (taking into account the rammer and a fully upgraded perk military brotherhood) and 12 rounds of ammunition will immediately teach you to shoot at small things. The presence of a turret with limited rotation angles allows you to more confidently track the target, which is important when aiming the gun for a long time. The gun also has the worst accuracy among all top tank destroyers. It is also worth remembering about the rear location of the turret and not the best armor, which can easily be penetrated by tanks of levels 9 and 10. It has excellent dynamics and maintains a stable speed on different soils, but maximum speed has a speed limit of 30 km/h.