AE Phase I

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  AE Phase I

USA | Heavy Tank | Tier IX

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17,500   Cost

1800360 HP Hit Points

56/6029.5/60 t Weight Limit

Crew

1. Commander (Radio Operator)
2. Gunner
3. Driver
4. Loader

Mobility

900900 hp Engine Power

35/12 km/h Speed Limit

3030 deg/s Traverse

16.0730.51 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio

YesYes Pivot

Armor

// mm Hull Armor

292.1/101.6/50.8292.1/101.6/50.8 mm Turret Armor

Armament

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1060/4400/900 1060/4400/900 Shell Cost

400/400/515400/400/515 HP Damage

258/340/60258/340/60 mm Penetration

| |}} | |}} 5.45 r/m  ▲ Standard Gun Reload Times Nominal: 11 s 50% Crew: 13.63 s 75% Crew: 11.9 s 100% Crew: 10.55 s Rammer: 9.5 s Vents: 10.32 s Both: 9.29 s Both and BiA: 9.08 s Both and Max Crew %: 8.71 s See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information. | |}} | |}} 5.45 r/m  ▲ Standard Gun Reload Times Nominal: 11 s 50% Crew: 13.63 s 75% Crew: 11.9 s 100% Crew: 10.55 s Rammer: 9.5 s Vents: 10.32 s Both: 9.29 s Both and BiA: 9.08 s Both and Max Crew %: 8.71 s See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information. Rate of Fire

| |}} | |}} 2180 ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 1 (400 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2180 50% Crew: 1760 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2272 100% Crew Vents: 2324 Rammer: 2524 Both: 2580 Both and BiA: 2640 Both and Max Crew %: 2752 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2580 50% Crew: 2160 75% Crew: 2416 100% Crew: 2672 100% Crew Rammer: 2924 Vents: 2724 Both: 2980 Both and BiA: 3040 Both and Max Crew %: 3152 See here, here, or here for more information. ▼ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 2 (400 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2180 50% Crew: 1760 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2272 100% Crew Vents: 2324 Rammer: 2524 Both: 2580 Both and BiA: 2640 Both and Max Crew %: 2752 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2580 50% Crew: 2160 75% Crew: 2416 100% Crew: 2672 100% Crew Rammer: 2924 Vents: 2724 Both: 2980 Both and BiA: 3040 Both and Max Crew %: 3152 See here, here, or here for more information. ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 3 (515 Damage): With wholly penetrating hits Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2806.75 50% Crew: 2266 75% Crew: 2595.6 100% Crew: 2925.2 100% Crew Vents: 2992.15 Rammer: 3249.65 Both: 3321.75 Both and BiA: 3399 Both and Max Crew %: 3543.2 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 3321.75 50% Crew: 2781 75% Crew: 3110.6 100% Crew: 3440.2 100% Crew Rammer: 3764.65 Vents: 3507.15 Both: 3836.75 Both and BiA: 3914 Both and Max Crew %: 4058.2 See here, here, or here for more information. | |}} | |}} 2180 ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 1 (400 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2180 50% Crew: 1760 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2272 100% Crew Vents: 2324 Rammer: 2524 Both: 2580 Both and BiA: 2640 Both and Max Crew %: 2752 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2580 50% Crew: 2160 75% Crew: 2416 100% Crew: 2672 100% Crew Rammer: 2924 Vents: 2724 Both: 2980 Both and BiA: 3040 Both and Max Crew %: 3152 See here, here, or here for more information. ▼ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 2 (400 Damage): Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2180 50% Crew: 1760 75% Crew: 2016 100% Crew: 2272 100% Crew Vents: 2324 Rammer: 2524 Both: 2580 Both and BiA: 2640 Both and Max Crew %: 2752 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 2580 50% Crew: 2160 75% Crew: 2416 100% Crew: 2672 100% Crew Rammer: 2924 Vents: 2724 Both: 2980 Both and BiA: 3040 Both and Max Crew %: 3152 See here, here, or here for more information. ▲ Standard Gun Using Shell Type 3 (515 Damage): With wholly penetrating hits Theoretical Damage Per Minute Nominal DPM: 2806.75 50% Crew: 2266 75% Crew: 2595.6 100% Crew: 2925.2 100% Crew Vents: 2992.15 Rammer: 3249.65 Both: 3321.75 Both and BiA: 3399 Both and Max Crew %: 3543.2 Advantageous Damage Per Minute First-shot DPM: 3321.75 50% Crew: 2781 75% Crew: 3110.6 100% Crew: 3440.2 100% Crew Rammer: 3764.65 Vents: 3507.15 Both: 3836.75 Both and BiA: 3914 Both and Max Crew %: 4058.2 See here, here, or here for more information. Damage Per Minute

| |}} 0.38 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 0.471 m With 75% Crew: 0.411 m With 100% Crew: 0.364 m With BiA: 0.356 m With BiA and Vents: 0.349 m Maximum possible: 0.334 m For more details, see Crew | |}} 0.38 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 0.471 m With 75% Crew: 0.411 m With 100% Crew: 0.364 m With BiA: 0.356 m With BiA and Vents: 0.349 m Maximum possible: 0.334 m For more details, see Crew Accuracy

| |}} 2.5 s  ▲ With 50% Crew: 3.097 s With 75% Crew: 2.704 s With 100% Crew: 2.397 s With GLD: 2.179 s With BiA: 2.344 s With BiA and Vents: 2.293 s With both and GLD: 2.085 s Maximum possible: 1.998 s For more details, see Crew or Equipment | |}} 2.5 s  ▲ With 50% Crew: 3.097 s With 75% Crew: 2.704 s With 100% Crew: 2.397 s With GLD: 2.179 s With BiA: 2.344 s With BiA and Vents: 2.293 s With both and GLD: 2.085 s Maximum possible: 1.998 s For more details, see Crew or Equipment Aim time

3232 deg/s Turret Traverse

360° Gun Arc

-10°/+15°-10°/+15° Elevation Arc

4040 rounds Ammo Capacity

General

2020 % Chance of Fire

390 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 306.4 m With 75% Crew: 348.2 m With 100% Crew: 390 m With Recon and Situational Awareness: 409.7 m With Coated Optics: 429 m With Binocular Telescope: 487.5 m Maximum possible: 558.3 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment 390 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 306.4 m With 75% Crew: 348.2 m With 100% Crew: 390 m With Recon and Situational Awareness: 409.7 m With Coated Optics: 429 m With Binocular Telescope: 487.5 m Maximum possible: 558.3 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment View Range

| |}} 745 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 585.3 m With 75% Crew: 665.2 m With 100% Crew: 745 m With 100% Signal Boost: 894 m When affected by 100% Relaying: 819.5 m Maximum possible: 1072 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment | |}} 745 m  ▲ With 50% Crew: 585.3 m With 75% Crew: 665.2 m With 100% Crew: 745 m With 100% Signal Boost: 894 m When affected by 100% Relaying: 819.5 m Maximum possible: 1072 m For more details, see Skills or Equipment Signal Range

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AE Phase I

IX

17500

The AE Phase I is an American tier 9 premium heavy tank.

Developed from 1951. The advantage of four-track vehicles was the capability to continue moving when two tracks were damaged, as well as to mount a large-diameter turret race ring. After studying the project, Associated Engineers Inc. was requested to develop a second variant with another track drive system, one drive on each side. It existed only in blueprints.

The AE Phase I is the second tier 9 premium tank in the game the (after T-55A). The most distinctive feature of this tank is the four set of separate tracks (two on each sides), which can give you a vibes to certain classic RTS game. Although, despite its description, it only served as a cosmetic purposes.

However, the real "trump card" of AE Phase I is Unlimited (Free) Large Repair Kit consumeables, which is unique among the rank of reward tanks. Which, when combined with powerful gun and extremely strong turret armor, makes the AE Phase I a powerful foe to fight in a tier 9 or even tier 10 matches.

The AE Phase I is a Season 1 Frontline reward tank that can be exchanged with 15 honour points.

Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

Guns

Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	120 mm Gun M58A	258/340/60	400/400/515	5.45	0.38	2.5		3100	310000

Engines

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
IX	Continental AOSI-1195-5	900	20		998	90000

Suspensions

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
IX	Associated Engineers Phase I	60	30	0		14000	50000

Radios

Tier	Radio	Signal Range (m)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
X	AN/GRC-8	745		105	54000

Compatible Equipment

                     

Compatible Consumables

                        

Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Good gun handling and excellent premium ammo penetration
• Excellent turret armor (has a cupola, but it's very small) and very well angled upper plate
• Great gun depression, ideal for hulldown positions
• Very good engine power and acceleration
• Comes with a Large Repair Kit with unlimited uses

Cons:

• The unique-looking tracks are merely cosmetic and leave the turret ring exposed
• Hull armor is overall poor, especially the rear
• Low DPM for its gun caliber and tier
• Subpar aim time and accuracy
• Lacks speed - forward speed is average, and reverse speed is poor

Performance

The AE Phase 1 does alot of things right: Its forward speed maybe on the low side, but it accelerates to that top speed very quickly and the traverse speed of the hull and turret are both excellent, this makes the AE Phase 1 great for medium tank hunting, its front armour is usually good enough to bounce most lower and same tier medium tank guns, but it will often fail against the bigger guns of TDs and other heavy tanks unless you're cresting a hill at a ricochet angle.

The gun is basically a nerfed version of the T110E5s gun, it makes up for its below average DPM with ease of use, accuracy and armour penetration. This make dealing damage easy from medium ranges and even long range shots shouldn't be too hard with patience. On some maps it could be more preferable to play like a TD, especially in a tier X game with more powerful heavies in the line up.

Close range brawling is where the Phase loses points. The long reload along with the annoyingly low alpha damage will not deter many opponents from rushing you if you're alone, the side armour is only enough to ricochet, most guns will cut straight through if the angle becomes any smaller. The front wheel sprocket is a shell magnet and will often leave tracked AND damaged if exposed.

If you're starting to lose a flank, don't try to be a hero, just pull back to a more defendable spot before you get overrun, its not cowardice to run from a fight you can't win, its common sense. Your team may get annoyed by you falling back, but they'll have little to say when you win the game for them doing this soon enough.

In short, the AE phase 1 really is a versatile tank, its clearly not the best in any one area but its not the worst either, its armour may not be the best, but it works when used correctly. The gun may lack raw firepower, but its user friendliness will help you focus on other things besides aiming, its not the fastest tank either; but its far from the slowest and many smaller tanks will be caught out by an attentive player with its great traverse speeds.

Early Research

Premium tank, none required.

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Historical Info

The AE phase 1 we see in game is loosely based on the actual AE phase 1 concept. Although never produced, blueprints for a four wheeled tank project do exist, and the exploration into four tracked vehicles. The concept in real life was labeled as a medium, however it was only marginally lighter than the tank in game (at 51 tons compared to the 56 tons in game) and actually had less horsepower (710hp) so the tag of heavy that the game gives is probably closer to the truth than the concept's designation. The AE phase 1 was a development from Chrysler's early four tracked designs of March, 1953. The Ae phase 1 in real life had the same tumor that the T110E5 has, but the model in game lacks this, likely for gameplay purposes. As said by the brief summary given by wargaming, the project was designed to run on less than all four tracks. Apparently under further research, the tank would have been able to move on if one track on each side was functional according to the blueprint, not just appearences. This was possible because each track got 25% of the force of the engine applied to it, so if one track was disabled, the track would be removed, and the power would be cut to both tracks on that part of the tank (front or back) to make steering possible. IF such a feature was to be implemented in game, the engineers of the project said that if a track was disabled, only 75% of the power could be used, since the engine power could not be redistributed. This would also mean that since you would have to cut power to the track opposite the one disabled, only 50% power could be used when one of the tracks were disabled.

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