Churchill VII

Modules

Tier	Gun	Penetration (mm)	Damage (HP)	Rate of fire (rounds/minute)	Dispersion (m/100m)	Aiming time (s)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
V	QF 6-pdr Gun Mk. V	110/180/30	75/75/100	27.27	0.39	1.9		450	35000
V	3.7-inch Howitzer	47/110/30	370/280/100	8.57	0.51	2.3		393	35000
V	75 mm Gun Mk. V	91/144/38	110/110/175	20	0.41	1.9		500	45000
VII	OQF 77 mm Gun Mk. II	148/208/38	140/140/190	13.95	0.36	2.3		681	63000
VI	75 mm Vickers HV	145/202/38	135/135/175	13.95	0.36	2.3		591	50000

Tier	Engine	Engine Power (hp)	Chance of Fire on Impact (%)		Weight (kg)	Price ()
IV	Meadows D.A.V.	300	20		724	9000
IV	Bedford Twin-Six	350	20		1531	11000

Tier	Suspension	Load Limit (т)	Traverse Speed (gr/sec)	Rmin		Weight (kg)	Price ()
V	Churchill IV	40.15	18	B/2		8150	8600
VI	Churchill VII	43	20	B/2		8150	18000

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
VIII	WS No. 19 Mk. III	550		40	22000

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Compatible Consumables

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Thick frontal armor and thick turret armor
• High rate of fire
• High hit point pool
• Inexpensive shells
• Godly tank versus lower tiers

Cons:

• Low speed and acceleration
• Obvious frontal weak spots
• Poor gun depression
• Large target for artillery
• Lacks penetration in games higher than tier VI

Performance

The upgraded version of the Churchill I has more armor then the previous heavy tank. However, the speed of this tank is even slower then its predecessor. Even the infamous Maus has more speed. When playing this tank, always angle this tank a bit to the right at about 32 degrees. This will cover the frontal weak spot for the tank and also increases the frontal armor. If you are playing stock, play like the Matilda; Use your aim time and fast reload to suppress any enemies you meet. If you are playing with the 75 mm Vickers HV, play like a Churchill I, only a bit slower. The 77 mm will slow you down more, but you need the extra penetration and damage. Focus mostly on heavy mediums and light heavies, and aim at their weakspots, because your penetration and damage will do less then expected in higher tier battles.

Generally in a game of its tier, Churchill VII drivers should try to defend or push chokepoints, streets and valleys. They should not try to get onto higher ground due to their horrible gun depression. They should be very wary of getting isolated from their friendlies. In higher tier VII and VIII games, Churchill VII players should get into cover, angle their armor, then stay at a distance and use the superior accuracy of the 77 mm QQF to lay down fire against enemy tanks of the same tiers or of lower tiers. However, they should take any opportunity to target the weakpoints and sides of any higher tier tanks, every point of damage counts and a critical hit can cripple higher tier tanks. Churchill VII's can also defend chokes at higher tier games very effectively, as long as their frontal armor is angled.

Once a player commits this tank to a path or area it can be difficult to adapt to the changing battle because of the Churchill VII's slow speed and poor maneuverability. Instead, the player should consider the paths their allies choose and either provide support to one side or cover a weak spot in the line. Be very careful about getting isolated though. As an alternative, find an area or path on each map that you can play well and stick to it; ultimately if the player can provide dependable control of one area the team will benefit. The Churchill also does wonders in choke points due to its heavy frontal armor, but players should be wary that artillery is always on the lookout.

Note that when coming around corner cover, such as buildings or rocks, taking the shortest route will expose your tracks and sides for at least several seconds before you can get gun around the corner. If you are tracked before your gun gets around the corner, you're dead. Instead, try to make large turns or angle around the turn so that the enemy sees as little of your sides as possible and your frontal armor is quickly brought to bear.

Keeping your hull angled at about 30 degrees will significantly increase its effectiveness, additionally, high repair skill or a toolbox (or both) is recommended because this tactic uses part of the tracks to cover the front of the tank. The tracks will also absorb a significant amount of damage when angled well. Angling the turret while reloading also adds to the durability of your tank. Even if the armor is penetrated, the damage roll is considerably lower due to the effects of the armor.

While the front of this tank is nigh impenetrable, the sides lack armor and the machine gun port in the front is quite visible. The Churchill VII is also a huge artillery target. Moreover, concentrated fire from enemy tanks can easily bring down this tank. Be ready to take at least some damage if you attempt to attack a Churchill though because the gun reloads very quickly. Churchill VII players need to be very careful should they confront multiple enemies because while the frontal armor is good, it isn't invincible. Moreover, although the turret traverse is decent, the Churchill VII, like its predecessor, can be surrounded by enemy tanks and taken down.

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