Tank:GB10 Black Prince - Revision history

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 {{TankData|Tank=GB10_Black_Prince
-|The Black Prince is essentially an elongated, widened, up-gunned, and somewhat up-armored Churchill VII. While the powerful engine makes the vehicle respectably agile while maneuvering, partially due to its excellent terrain resistance, it retains the terrible cruising speed of the Churchill VII, traveling at a maximum speed of 20 kph.
+|The question on the lips of everyone moving up the British heavy line will be: "Is the Black Prince better than the Churchill VII?" For most players, particularly those who enjoyed the Churchill I or have experience in other heavily armoured, slow-moving tanks like the British AT line, the answer is yes: the Black Prince is much better to play than the Churchill VII. There are caveats to this, as the tank's first engine is woefully inadequate and must be upgraded. You also start with the Churchill VII's top gun, which some would consider barely adequate at tier 6, although APCR ammo will make you competitive in some matches due to the BP's reliable gun handling.
-The tank's first engine is woefully inadequate, and must be upgraded. The Black Prince features very thick but very flat front and side armor that must be angled to be effective. Even some higher-tier tanks will have trouble penetrating an angled Black Prince without the use of premium ammunition. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER must the Black Prince be driven into an open area, because its size and speed makes it an easy target for artillery and tank destroyers.
+Consider the Black Prince to be a larger, up-gunned and up-armored Churchill VII. While the powerful engine makes the vehicle respectably agile while maneuvering, partially due to its excellent terrain resistance, it retains the terrible cruising speed of the Churchill VII, traveling at a maximum speed of 20 kph. Strongly consider fitting a turbocharger as it will help you keep up with your team. As with other Churchills, the BP possesses a decent turn rate and turret traverse, so it is not as easy to flank as some might believe. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER must the Black Prince be driven into an open area, because its size and speed makes it an easy target for artillery and tank destroyers.
-When ported to HD, the tank suffered a reduction in its frontal turret armor, making it somewhat less effective. However, its good armor and excellent hit point pool make it a tough adversary when driven by a skilled tanker.
+The Black Prince features very thick but very flat front and side armor that must be angled to be effective. Even some higher-tier tanks will have trouble penetrating an angled Black Prince without the use of premium ammunition. It is possible for a skilled or lucky player to bounce significant damage, turning the Black Prince into a roadblock that will consume the attention of the enemy team.
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 *The Rolls-Royce Meteor engine was merely a proposal that never left the drawing board.
 *Actual top speed is 16.9 km/h, not 20 km/h.
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 |HistAcc=
-The OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II gun was only used on the [[Comet]] tank. It was never developed for the Black Prince.
+The OQF 77 mm Gun Mk II gun was only mounted on the [[Comet]] tank. Its configuration on the Black Prince is fake.
-*The Rolls-Royce Meteor engine was never developed for the Black Prince.
+*The Rolls-Royce Meteor engine was merely a proposal that never left the drawing board.
 *Actual top speed is 16.9 km/h, not 20 km/h.

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 * Good rate of fire, accuracy, and depression (-8°); good when hull-down.
 * Large hit point pool.
 * The first British heavy tank to have a gun mantlet, which greatly enhances the effectiveness of the turret armour.
 |InTheGame_cons=
-* Low alpha, DPM, and penetration.
+* Worst Alpha and penetration amongst T7 heavy tanks.
 * Very low top speed.
 * Extremely painful grind to research this tank from the Churchill VII.
-* Armor is very flat and will not protect you against premium ammunition or flankers.
+* Armor is very flat and will struggle to withstand even concurrent tanks (like Tiger 1).
 |InTheGame_performance=
 The Black Prince has a similar playstyle to the preceding Churchill series of tanks.  It used to be the only tank of the Churchill series that had working armor, but sadly the HD transformation did change that. Not to mention that credible threats will simply load gold and easily penetrate your average armor.
-Unlike the first two UK heavies, the Black Prince has better agility than it seems on paper (most likely due to its better terrain resistances), and when used tactically it can make a brawler in a pinch, though it is generally a better idea to avoid close combat in order to fully utilize the advantages of your gun. It is vital especially in close quarters to angle your armor, preferably slightly to the right at around thirty degrees. If you can jam your front end against a rock or other cover with just your sharply angled side and your turret exposed to enemy fire, you can also become a frustrating blockade for any tank at your tier (this tactic is known as sidescraping). While the Black Prince's armor can often bounce shots from [[KV-3]]' and [[IS]]'s 122 mm gun..
+Unlike the first two UK heavies, the Black Prince has better agility than it seems on paper (most likely due to its better terrain resistances), and when used tactically it can make a brawler in a pinch, though it is generally a better idea to avoid close combat in order to fully utilize the advantages of your gun, what little there are. It is vital especially in close quarters to angle your armor, preferably slightly to the right at around thirty degrees. If you can jam your front end against a rock or other cover with just your sharply angled side and your turret exposed to enemy fire, you can also become a frustrating blockade for any tank at your tier (this tactic is known as sidescraping). While the Black Prince's armor can often bounce shots from [[KV-3]]' and [[IS]]'s 122 mm gun..
 Note that once you're set in a direction, it will be rather difficult to backtrack as the Black Prince's awful top speed won't get you there in time; instead, you should consider where your allies are going and where you can be of most use. If you are close to the bottom tier, stick to the second line and provide support with the accurate 17 pounder, which can penetrate weak spots on most high tier tanks easily thanks to its great accuracy and aim time and good penetration with premium rounds. The damage will seem lacking but the rate of fire is acceptable and the gun will drain all but the largest health pools in a short time. Be ready to take the initiative though and to lead an assault through where the enemy lines are weak.  Given the fast reload of your gun, you can charge through enemy fire and get into their faces as your allies follow you up.

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 * Large hit point pool.
 * Can kill tier 8´s with no problem.
 |InTheGame_cons=

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 |InTheGame_pros=
-* Low tiers will struggle with armor
+* Low tiers will struggle against the armor.
-* Tracks absorb a lot of damage; sidescraping is effective enough
+* Tracks absorb a lot of damage; sidescraping can be effective.
-* Armor is very effective when angled
+* Armor is very effective when angled.
-* Good rate of fire, accuracy, and depression (-8°); good when hull-down
+* Good rate of fire, accuracy, and depression (-8°); good when hull-down.
-* Great hit point pool
+* Large hit point pool.
 |InTheGame_cons=
-* Low alpha, DPM, and penetration
+* Low alpha, DPM, and penetration.
-* Very low top speed
+* Very low top speed.
-* Not very useful in higher tiers
+* Struggles against higher tiers.
-* Extremely painful grind to research this tank from the Churchill VII
+* Extremely painful grind to research this tank from the Churchill VII.
-* Armor is very flat and will not protect you against premium ammunition or flankers
+* Armor is very flat and will not protect you against premium ammunition or flankers.
 |InTheGame_performance=
-The Black Prince has a similar playstyle to the preceding Churchill series of tanks.  It used to be the only tank of the Churchill series that had working armor, but sadly the HD transformation did change that. Not to mention that credible threats will simple load gold, ruining your average armor completly.
+The Black Prince has a similar playstyle to the preceding Churchill series of tanks.  It used to be the only tank of the Churchill series that had working armor, but sadly the HD transformation did change that. Not to mention that credible threats will simply load gold and easily penetrate your average armor.
-Unlike the first two UK heavies, the Black Prince has better agility than it seems on paper (most likely due to its good terrain passability), and when used tactically it can make a brawler in a pinch, though it is generally a better idea to avoid close combat in order to fully utilize the advantages of your gun. It is vital especially in close quarters to angle your armor, preferably slightly to the right at around thirty degrees. If you can jam your front end against a rock or other cover with just your sharply angled side and your turret exposed to enemy fire, you can also become a frustrating blockade for any tank at your tier (this tactic is also known as sidescraping). While Black Prince's armor can sometimes bounce shots from [[KV-3]]' and [[IS]]'s 122 mm gun, driver should fear the [[Tiger]] and [[T29]], which with a suitable drivers can easily penetrate you armor and empty your health pool.
+Unlike the first two UK heavies, the Black Prince has better agility than it seems on paper (most likely due to its better terrain resistances), and when used tactically it can make a brawler in a pinch, though it is generally a better idea to avoid close combat in order to fully utilize the advantages of your gun. It is vital especially in close quarters to angle your armor, preferably slightly to the right at around thirty degrees. If you can jam your front end against a rock or other cover with just your sharply angled side and your turret exposed to enemy fire, you can also become a frustrating blockade for any tank at your tier (this tactic is known as sidescraping). While the Black Prince's armor can sometimes bounce shots from [[KV-3]]' and [[IS]]'s 122 mm gun, driver should fear the [[Tiger]] and [[T29]], which with a suitable drivers can easily penetrate you armor and empty your health pool.
-Note that once you're set in a direction, it will be rather difficult to backtrack as the Black Prince's awfull top speed won't get you there in time; instead, you should consider where your allies are going and where you can be of most use. If you are close to the middle or bottom tier, stick to the second line and provide support with the accurate 17 pounder, which can penetrate weak spots on most high tier tanks easily thanks to its great accuracy and aim time and good penetration with premium rounds. The damage will seem lacking but the rate of fire is acceptable and the gun will drain all but the largest health pools in a short time. Be ready to take the initiative though and to lead an assault through where the enemy lines are weak.  Given the fast reload of your gun, you can charge through enemy fire and get into their faces as your allies follow you up.
+Note that once you're set in a direction, it will be rather difficult to backtrack as the Black Prince's awful top speed won't get you there in time; instead, you should consider where your allies are going and where you can be of most use. If you are close to the middle or bottom tier, stick to the second line and provide support with the accurate 17 pounder, which can penetrate weak spots on most high tier tanks easily thanks to its great accuracy and aim time and good penetration with premium rounds. The damage will seem lacking but the rate of fire is acceptable and the gun will drain all but the largest health pools in a short time. Be ready to take the initiative though and to lead an assault through where the enemy lines are weak.  Given the fast reload of your gun, you can charge through enemy fire and get into their faces as your allies follow you up.
-No matter what the fight, don't stray too far from your support. The Black Prince can fight a lot of things and win head to head, but if you enter combat with more than one agile, well-armed tank in close quarters your chances of victory plummet. Shots to your exposed sides and rear carry a high chance of injuring a crew member, track your tank, or worse destroy your ammo rack. This will more than double your reload time and make your cannon far less potent due to its low alpha damage.
+No matter what the fight, don't stray too far from your support. The Black Prince can fight a lot of opponents and win head to head, but if you enter combat with more than one agile, well-armed tank in close quarters your chances of victory plummet. Shots to your exposed sides and rear carry a high chance of injuring a crew member, track your tank, or worse destroy your ammo rack. This will more than double your reload time and make your cannon far less potent due to its low alpha damage.
 Take note that when cornering or making tight turns your sides will be exposed long before your turret and gun, allowing enemies to potentially cause extensive damage to your exposed hull. Instead of making tight turns, you should take corners from far off the edge and angle yourself diagonally. This makes it harder for enemies hiding around the corner to penetrate you due to the shallow angle of your sides, and will leave your gun clear to fire at the enemy. This tactic is valid on all Churchill Tank Models.