FV201 (A45)
FV201 (A45)
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[Client Values; Actual values in
4,400 Cost |
1500300 HP Hit Points |
55.88/5826.91/58 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Radio Operator
- Driver
- Loader
800800 hp Engine Power |
31/16 km/h Speed Limit |
2828 deg/s Traverse |
14.3229.73 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
152.4/88.9/88.9152.4/88.9/88.9 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
175/3200/75
175/3200/75 Shell Cost |
150/150/190150/150/190 HP Damage |
171/239/38171/239/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
13.95 r/m Standard Gun ▲
13.95 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2092.5 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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2092.5 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.39 m With 50% Crew: 0.483 m ▲
0.39 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.483 m |
s 2.3 s 2.3 Aim time |
3636 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
7474 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 380 m 380 View Range |
m 570 m 570 Signal Range |
VII
4400
The FV201 (A45) is a British tier 7 premium heavy tank.
Developed starting in 1944 by English Electric as a possible replacement for the A43 Black Prince. Some components were unified with the A41 Centurion. In 1948 trials of a prototype were started. The prototype mounted a Centurion Mk. II turret and a 17-pounder gun. Due to changes in Armored Forces policy and doctrine, development proceeded no further. However, the design later served as a basis for several post-war heavy tanks.
This tank is available upon completing the Freedom to Play event on the NA server.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII | 171/239/38 | 150/150/190 | 13.95 | 0.39 | 2.3 | 826 | 62000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IX | Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. XI | 800 | 20 | 744 | 50000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VII | FV201 (A45) Universal Tank | 58 | 28 | 0 | 13000 | 20000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Fairly good gun depression and turret armor
- Decent accuracy on the move
- Above average mobility
- High HP pool (1500)
- High DPM
Cons:
- Rather lacking in firepower
- Hull armor provides little protection
- Ammo rack tends to get hit
- Low top speed
- Does not get preferential match making
Performance
The FV 201 has a fairly strong frontal turret, which follows the trend of the Caernarvon and the Centurions. The gun, however, is a similar but less accurate version of the gun that is mounted on the TOG II. With 171 mm of penetration and 150 damage, It is tied for the lowest penetration of any tier 7 HT. The hull armor is weak, though the side skirts, fortunately, add a few extra mm of armor. The turret area above the gun is very weak and can be easily penetrated. This can be prevented by angling the turret to the side, turning it into a an auto-bounce zone. The rear and engine deck are easily penetrated.
The mobility is slightly below average for a T7 heavy tank. It has a slower kph forward than the average, but a faster reverse, at 31 and 16 kph respectively. Terrain resistance is slightly worse than the tier average. An interesting side effect of the slower speed makes the aiming circle minimally affected by movement. It will be advised to utilize this attribute to your advantage, and firing on the move is a viable tactical option.
The main problem with the A45 is that the 17 pounder is simply the wrong gun for this kind of vehicle. Its low alpha damage requires the A45 to stay exposed for long period of time in order to do significant damage, relying on out-DPM-in the enemy, rather than trading shots. Unlike the Black Prince, which has the necessary armor to weather the return fire, the A45 will not survive this. Nor does the A45 have the maneuverability to flank its opponents. As a result, the A45 often does better in matches where it is not top tier and therefore does not need to carry the game. It can be an efficient support tank, provided it can stay hidden while firing.
Early Research
Premium tank, no research required.
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