Valentine
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40,000 Cost |
37078 HP Hit Points |
16.26/16.59.46/20 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Gunner, Radio Operator)
- Driver
- Loader
135165 hp Engine Power |
24/10 km/h Speed Limit |
3840 deg/s Traverse |
8.317.44 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
65/65/6565/65/65 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
30/1200/15
45/2400/32 Shell Cost |
50/50/6075/75/100 HP Damage |
78/121/2375/110/30 mm Penetration |
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18.75 r/m Standard Gun ▲
12 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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937.5 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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900 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.484 m ▲
0.43 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.547 m |
s 1.7 s 2.7 Aim time |
3638 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-15°/+20°-8°/+17° Elevation Arc |
200130 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2015 % Chance of Fire |
m 310 m 320 View Range |
m 350 m 400 Signal Range |
III
40000
The Valentine is a British tier 3 light tank.
Designed in 1938 by Vickers-Armstrong, the tank was one of the best in its class. A total of 8,275 vehicles in various modifications were manufactured from 1940 through 1944.
With its slow speed, relatively high armor values, and good selection of guns, a "Pocket Heavy Tank" might be the best way to describe the Valentine. Its play style is not unlike the AMX 40. It is a light tank in name only, and should be played like a heavy.
The Valentine leads to the Matilda, and the Valentine AT.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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II | Valentine Mk. I | 16.5 | 38 | B/2 | 3200 | 710 | |
III | Valentine Mk. VI | 20 | 40 | B/2 | 3200 | 2350 |
Tier | Radio | Signal Range (m) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
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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:
- Decent armour for its tier
- Good selection of well rounded guns with high penetration (6 pdr) or high alpha strike damage (75 mm)
Cons:
- Generally slow. Only the last engine provides any noticeable mobility improvement
- The engines are only useable on the Valentine
- Low rate of fire and damage per minute
Performance
It has no problems accelerating with the top engine, but the 24km/h speed limit will mean you'll be picking up the rear of the advance. Performance is also quite sluggish going uphill. Turning is relatively fast, even with the stock engine, so you're not completely helpless against light tanks and other "brawlers". Your armor, and the proper positioning, will help you bounce shells from Tier 3 vehicles and many Tier 4s. Both the 6 Pounder Mk V and 75mm are worth trying out to see which suits the player best. However both suffer from low rates of fire, and in either case, you'll find that picking your shots on Tier 5s/6s is essential if you choose to engage them. If you find yourself stuck in a tier 6 battle, the best advice would be to follow a larger ally, and allow them to draw fire while you have time to place your shots.
The Valentine has a very short profile, giving it the option of going for stealth, if desired. Given its slow speed and the relatively slow firing rate of its guns (apart from the stock gun), passive spotting and sniping are typically the best options when placed in the bottom tier of matches. Naturally this works better with the Camouflage skill, but it's up to the player whether it's worth the trade-off over other skills. Similarly to the Matilda, it can defend positions relatively with it's armor, which when sloped can bounce many shots.
Early Research
- Only the WS No. 19 Mk. II radio carries over from the Cruiser Mk. II. There's no reason not to install it immediately.
- You can research the engines first, but if you do, go all the way to the GMC 6004 6-71A. The two in between have nothing to offer, as you can see by the horsepower ratings.
- You must research the upgraded suspension in order to mount the second turret.
- Once you have the suspension and turret researched, choose a gun to research. The 6 pdr Gun Mk. V (L/50) is better than the QF 6 pounder Mk. III, but some players may wish to get the latter and use it while working on the former.
- Once you have one of the available 6 pounders, research the engines, if you haven't already.
- Go from there.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
History for this tank not found