Alecto
Alecto
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130,000  Cost |
| 41583 HP Hit Points |
| 8.01/8.23.06/10.2 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Gunner
- Driver
- Loader
| 162180 hp Engine Power |
| 50.5/16 km/h Speed Limit |
| 3842 deg/s Traverse |
| 20.2258.82 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
| YesYes Pivot |
| // mm Hull Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP//HE Shells |
45/2400/32
0/2800/83 Shell Cost |
| 75/75/100180/180/280 HP Damage |
| 105/170/3071/92/44 mm Penetration |
|
26.09 r/m ▲
10.53 r/m Standard Gun ▲ Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
|
1956.75 ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1895.4 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲ Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
|
0.41 m ▲
0.46 m With 50% Crew: 0.508 m ▲ Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.57 m |
| 1.7 s 2.1 s Aim time |
| 4444 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
| 30° Gun Arc |
| -5°/+25°-5°/+25° Elevation Arc |
| 18090 rounds Ammo Capacity |
| 2020 % Chance of Fire |
| 330 m 330 m View Range |
| 350 m 450 m Signal Range |
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The Alecto is a British tier 4 tank destroyer.
Tank destroyer, developed from 1944–1945 on the basis of the Tetrarch light tank. The project was canceled when WWII ended.
The Alecto was based on the Mk VIII Harry Hopkins light tank which was intended to succeed the Tetrarch.
The Alecto is closer to its Tier II predecessor, the Universal Carrier 2-pdr, than the Valentine AT. This will likely come as a shock to newer players who have grown used to the Valentine AT's ponderous and resilient nature.
The Alecto has a fast top speed of 50km/h, good acceleration, and an average shell damage of nearly double its contemporaries. It pays for this with practically non-existent armor: 10mm all-around. The open-top hull and paper-thin armor make the Alecto very vulnerable to HE and SPG shells, making it perhaps the definition of "glass cannon".
It is speedy and maneuverable and boasts high damage output with extremely low profile. It's most effective harassing and relocating to hit enemies in their soft sides. The play style is similar to the ELC AMX and the M18 Hellcat; if you have had experience with those tanks you will know to avoid attracting attention while dishing out large amounts of damage.
The Alecto marks the end of its British tank destroyer line.
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 (  )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | QF 6-pdr AT Gun Mk. II | 105/170/30 | 75/75/100 | 26.09 | 0.41 | 1.7 | 400 | 25000 | |
| V | 3.7-inch AT Howitzer | 47/110/30 | 370/280/100 | 8 | 0.49 | 2.1 | 393 | 35000 | |
| V | Q.F. 25-Pr. AT Gun/How. Mk. III | 71/92/44 | 180/180/280 | 10.53 | 0.46 | 2.1 | 510 | 40000 | |
| IV | QF 6-pdr AT Gun Mk. IV | 110/180/30 | 75/75/100 | 26.09 | 0.37 | 1.7 | 450 | 27000 |
Engines
| Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| III | Meadows H.O.P. | 162 | 20 | 362 | 4000 | |
| III | Meadows H.O.P. O.C. | 180 | 20 | 362 | 4700 |
Suspensions
| Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| III | Alecto Mk. I | 8.2 | 38 | 0 | 1800 | 580 | |
| IV | Alecto Mk. IV | 10.2 | 42 | 0 | 1800 | 4700 |
Radios
| Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ( )
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VII | WS No. 19 Mk. II | 450 | 40 | 21000 | |
| VI | WS No. 19 Mk. I | 400 | 40 | 15000 | |
| V | WS No. 9 | 375 | 40 | 3600 | |
| III | WS No. 11 | 350 | 40 | 600 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Great view range for a TD at this tier
- Hard to detect with a small size and low profile which makes it hard to hit
- High damage on the 3.7-inch AT Howitzer
- Excellent concealment overall; the best in Tier IV when stationary, even when firing
- Good maneuverability and speed (between 40-45 km/h on flat terrain)
Cons:
- Paper-thin armor
- Extremely vulnerable to SPG's and HE shells, can get one-shotted often
- Poor penetration against higher tiers unless using the QF 6-pdr AT Gun Mk. IV
- Relatively poor accuracy compared to the rate of fire
- Poor penetration on 25-pdr (it's only good in Tier IV matches or lower)
Performance
The Alecto's good speed and maneuverability allows it to move to positions where it can use its gun to quickly devastate enemies. Its top gun, the 25-pdr howitzer, packs a big punch and a has good rate of fire. It also has low penetration, which calls for the need to flank and relocate often when facing higher-tiered opponents, and is not very accurate at range, although it is capable of making surprisingly good shots with a skilled crew and some luck.
Some players may prefer the 3.7-inch Howitzer to the 25-pdr -- the added penetration and significantly higher damage per shot can sometimes be more useful than the much improved RoF and slightly better accuracy of the 25-pdr. Alternatively the 6-pdr can be used for its superior accuracy, penetration, and DPM. The Alecto also has very good view range, which can be used with its speed, maneuverability, and camo to spot targets to kill, or even to scout in a pinch.
The biggest downfall of the Alecto is its paper-thin armor. It is extremely vulnerable to all kinds of enemy fire, especially artillery and HE shells. Thus it's important for the Alecto to make use of its low profile and good camo value to remain hidden from enemy guns. The Alecto is not at all a front-line tank, however, it has the speed and firepower to be a great contributor to the battlefield. If the enemy is able to detect and hit you you are probably doing it wrong.
It should be noted that the Alecto is the last of its type in its British tank destroyer line. The remaining British TD's in the line are heavily armored and very slow, harking back to the play style of the the Valentine AT, and as such require a complete change of tactics from the Alecto.
Early Research
- All guns are viable choices, making for an easy stock grind
- The 3.7-inch AT Howitzer and WS No. 19 Mk. II Radio carry over from the Valentine AT. Mount the radio immediately. It is also possible to mount the gun, but remember that as a howitzer, it can be difficult to use.
- Research the OQF 25-pdr AT Gun-Howitzer Mk. III and the Meadows H.O.P O.C. Engine in whichever order you want.
- Finally, research the Alecto Mk. IV Suspension.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
The Alecto was an experimental self propelled gun developed by the British during the Second World War but terminated with the end of the war in Europe.
A project for a 3.75 inch (95 mm) howitzer was started in 1942. Two guns were made, and one of these was chosen for test mounting on a Harry Hopkins tank chassis. Like the Harry Hopkins, the Alecto had skid steering, which operated by bowing the tracks through lateral movements of the central road wheels. The gun was mounted in an open-topped structure facing to the rear. The first trials were not started until late in 1944. The trials uncovered various problems but by the time these were solved the war in Europe was over. With no prospect for use in the Far East, the project was ended with a total of five variants planned:
Mk I 3.75 inch (95 mm), 20 cal howitzer
Mk II QF 6 pdr gun
Mk III QF 25 pounder gun-howitzer. Prototype partially completed
Mk IV 32pdr howitzer.Alecto Dozer
Historical Gallery
