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Autoloader

The Autoloader (Automatic Loader) is piece of equipment built into certain tanks that takes the place of Human Loaders and allows for fewer crew members in a tank. All of the autoloaders in the game load shells into a rotating drum, from which the shells can be fired in rapid succession, similar to the way a revolver based hand gun works. Oscillating turrets were often used in conjunction with autoloaders as they provided the space necessary to put in an autoloader. As a result, all tanks in-game that use an autoloader use an oscillating turret as well, although the AMX 12t has a different design of its oscillating turret than the other oscillating turrets on other autoloader tanks.

Theoretically it should be possible to stop the autoloader and fire before the drum is fully refilled, if necessary, but this is not possible in the game. Some modern (not in game) autoloaders draw ammunition directly from the ammo rack, eliminating the drum from the process. When designed with an autoloader from the outset, (rather than a refit or afterthought) the tank can be physically smaller and lighter than a tank with a Human Loader due to the smaller interior space requirements resulting from having a smaller crew.

In-Game Use

An Autoloader as shown in-game. 4 out of 6 shells are left in the drum.

Autoloaders in World of Tanks are designed to reload a rotating drum, which in turn allows up to 10 shells to be fired quickly, with only a few seconds separation between shots. Once the drum has been emptied, the drum is reloaded by the autoloader, which can take up to almost a minute to do. This allows for a large amount of damage in a short period of time and combined with high speed can be a very deadly combination. The main downfall, however, is the drum’s very long reload time. During this time, the tank is unable to fire and is an easy target for other tanks. Pressing the C key in-game will reload the drum before it runs out of shells.

Semi-Automatic Cannon

The following guns are used on tanks that do not have autoloaders, but do have a magazine. The in-game play style is identical to those used with autoloaders. The only difference is that the reload speed is affected by the Human Loader.

American Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	37 mm Semiautomatic Gun M1924	000100-110100-110	0030 30/30/36 HP	0033 33/53/19 mm	30-3896030-38.96 r/m	0005100000000.51 m	1.7-2.51.7-2.5s	0019001900	0006565 kg	T1 Cunningham, T2 Medium Tank
02II	37 mm Browning Semiautomatic Gun	000100-110100-110	0030 30/30/36 HP	0039 39/63/19 mm	30-3896030-38.96 r/m	0004700000000.47 m	1.7-2.51.7-2.5s	0022002200	0006565 kg	T1 Cunningham, T2 Medium Tank

British Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
04IV	40 mm Pom Pom	0000000120120	0045 45/45/60 HP	0049 49/71/23 mm	02430024.3 r/m	000480000000.48 m	1.9-2.31.9-2.3s	02000020000	00160160 kg	Cruiser Mk. I, Cruiser Mk. III

Autocannon

An Autocannon as shown in-game. 2 bursts of 5 shells each are left in the magazine.

Auto-Cannons (Automatic Cannons) in World of Tanks act very similarly to autoloaders. The main difference is that they fire bursts of low-caliber shells at a time, instead of one of higher caliber. For example, on the Renault FT, its 13.2mm gun loads a magazine of 15 shells and every time you fire it shoots a burst of 5 shells in quick succession. After all 3 bursts of 5 shells have been used, the Loader replaces the 15-shell magazine. As far as the player is concerned, this procedure is handled the same as when a standard cannon is reloaded. Another main difference is that they are based on what gun you are using and not what tank you're in, unlike autoloaders. Most tanks with autocannons also have a choice of regular cannons available. Pressing the C key in-game will reload the gun without having finished all the shells in the magazine.

Autocannons usually lack good penetration performance. As a result, they are usually found on lower tier tanks with none being available past Tier 5. We include machine guns here even though technically they are not autocannons.

Autocannons

American Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	.50 caliber MG HB M2	00000018001800	0008 8 HP	0022 22 mm	08541-10785.41-107.62 r/m	0005700000000.57 m	1.7--1.7s	0020002000	0007070 kg	M2 Light Tank
02II	20 mm Hispano-Suiza Birgikt Gun	00360-1200360-1200	0012 12/12 HP	0030 30/41 mm	07317-10873.17-108.43 r/m	0005000000000.5 m	1.5-1.91.5-1.9s	0026002600	0006868 kg	T1 Cunningham, M2 Light Tank, T2 Medium Tank, M3 Stuart, M5 Stuart
02II	20 mm Hispano Suiza Birgikt Gun M1	00000012001200	0012 12/12 HP	0030 30/41 mm	09934099.34 r/m	0005000000000.5 m	1.7--1.7s	0	0006868 kg	T2 Light Tank

British Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	Machine Gun BESA	000360-400360-400	0009 9 HP	0025 25 mm	07609-10276.09-102.38 r/m	0005300005600.53-0.56 m	1.7-21.7-2s	0019001900	0007070 kg	Vickers Medium Mk. I, Cruiser Mk. III
04IV	40 mm Pom Pom	000160-200160-200	0045 45/45/60 HP	0049 49/71/23 mm	03429-3634.29-36.92 r/m	000410000430.41-.43 m	1.7-1.91.7-1.9s	02000020000	00160160 kg	Cruiser Mk. IV, Cruiser Mk. II, Covenanter
04IV	QF 40 mm Mk. VI	0000000120120	0050 50/50/60 HP	0063 63/101/23 mm	32-3582032-35.82 r/m	0003900004100.39-0.41 m	1.9--1.9s	02400024000	00470470 kg	Cruiser Mk. IV, Covenanter

German Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	2 cm Breda	0000000420420	0011 11/11 HP	0030 30/47 mm	09796-11797.96-117.07 r/m	0005300000000.53 m	1.8--1.8s	0019701970	0007070 kg	Leichttraktor, Pz.Kpfw. I
01I	2 cm KwK 30 L/55	000260-320260-320	0011 11/11 HP	0023 23/46 mm	09633-10296.33-102.94 r/m	0005900000000.59 m	1.7--1.7s	0021302130	0007070 kg	Pz.Kpfw. I, Pz.Kpfw. 35 (t), Pz.Kpfw. II
01I	2 cm KwK 38 L/55	000260-420260-420	0011 11/11 HP	0023 23/46 mm	10909-130109.09-130.43 r/m	0005700000000.57 m	1.4-1.71.4-1.7s	0019201920	0007070 kg	Leichttraktor, Pz.Kpfw. I, Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. C, Pz.Kpfw. II, Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. A, Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs
02II	2 cm Flak 38 L/112	000260-600260-600	0011 11/11 HP	0039 39/51 mm	10909-162109.09-162.16 r/m	0004500000000.45 m	1.3-1.61.3-1.6s	0031603160	00110110 kg	Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. C, Pz.Kpfw. II, Pz.Kpfw. 35 (t), Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t), Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. A, Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs, Pz.Kpfw. III, Pz.Kpfw. 38 (t) n.A., VK 16.02 Leopard

French Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	13.2 mm Hotchkiss mle. 1930	000420-720420-720	0008 8/8 HP	0023 23/36 mm	07397-18673.97-186.21 r/m	0005800000000.58 m	2----2s	0015001500	0007070 kg	RenaultFT, D1
02II	25 mm automatique mle. 1936	0000000400400	0020 20/20 HP	0050 50/75 mm	06259062.59 r/m	0004300000000.43 m	1.7--1.7s	0065006500	0007070 kg	RenaultFT AC

Soviet Guns

Tier	Name	Ammo	Damage	Penetration	Rate of Fire	Accuracy	Aim Time	Price	Weight	Compatibility
01I	20 mm TNSh	000320-420320-420	0010 10/10 HP	0028 28/39 mm	09023-11490.23-114.29 r/m	0005300000000.53 m	1.7-1.91.7-1.9s	0023802380	0006868 kg	MS-1, BT-2
02II	23 mm VJa	000225-480225-480	0012 12/12 HP	0030 30/42 mm	08182-11481.82-114.29 r/m	0005400000000.54 m	1.6-1.91.6-1.9s	0027502750	0007171 kg	MS-1, BT-2, T-26, BT-7
05V	37 mm Automatic SH-37	000120-180120-180	0040 40/40/50 HP	0046 46/62/19 mm	00637-1296.37-129.81 r/m	0004500000000.45 m	2.3--2.3s	02698026980	00200200 kg	T-46, A-20, T-50, T-50-2