Manticore
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* Good alpha damage | * Good alpha damage | |||
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* Good gun depression | * Good gun depression | |||
? | * | + | * Great speed and acceleration, good agility | |
+ | * Great camouflage, one of the best in Tier 10 | |||
+ | * A very small tank, can make effective use of most bushes and hard cover | |||
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? | + | * Light and thinly armored, vulnerable to ramming and HE damage | ||
? | * Very | + | * Very poor DPM | |
? | * Bad accuracy | + | * Very low ammo capacity | |
+ | * Bad accuracy and gun handling | |||
* Very poor gun elevation | * Very poor gun elevation | |||
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+ | Chimera (or in-game Manticore) was 1955's british tank design. The name "Manticore" is a straight fabrication on Wargamming's part, probably to avoid confusion with the other Chimera. There was some blueprints drawn. Vehicle was never built or made. | |||
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+ | While the Chimera is certainly a "light" tank at 12.4 tonnes (27,345lbs more precisely), it would have been more accurate to describe the tank as a self-propelled anti-tank gun. To quote the documents about the aim of the STT project "To design a vehicle-mounted substitute for the BAT which is acceptable in the Forward Infantry positions. Its role is to provide anti-tank defence for the Infantry Battalion up to 1000 yards stand off distance in front of the Forward Defended localities." For reference, the L2 BAT is a 120mm recoil-less rifle used by the British as a Battalion anti tank gun. The vehicle also had a much smaller engine, but I'll get too other inaccuracies in a moment. | |||
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+ | To sum up these (and other information) in a simplified WOT-friendly form. | |||
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+ | * Turrets: Chimera | |||
+ | * Guns: Gun: QF 105mm (ex 20 pounder). The 105mm L7 was still being developed at this time. | |||
+ | * Engines: Rolls Royce B81 (198bhp @ 3700 RPM) | |||
+ | * Suspension: Webbed Single Trailing Spud | |||
+ | * Radio: B 47 VHF and C 47 VHF | |||
+ | * Crew: 2 (Commander/Gunner/Radio Operator, Driver/Loader) | |||
+ | * Weight: 27,345lbs (12.403 t) | |||
+ | * Max Speeds: 32mph (51.49km/h) | |||
+ | * Hull: 25mm / 29mm / 17mm. | |||
+ | * Turret: 28mm / 28mm / 20mm | |||
+ | * Elevation/Depression: +10/-10. | |||
+ | * Shell Capacity: 20 rounds (not 16) | |||
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+ | And as for the dimensions. | |||
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+ | * Dimensions: 66 Inches (1.6764m) High, 96 inches (2.4384m) Wide, 183 inches (4.6482m) Long, 272 inches (6.9088m) long counting gun. | |||
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+ | File:1955 Chimera 3 dimension drawing.jpg{{!}}1955 Chimera 3 dimension drawing | |||
+ | File:1955 Chimera side drawing.jpg{{!}}1955 Chimera side drawing | |||
+ | File:1955 Chimera A cutaway of sorts view.jpg{{!}}Cut views | |||
+ | File:Some basic specifications about the Chimera.jpg{{!}}Basic specifications | |||
+ | File:1955 Chimera Basic specifications next.jpg{{!}}Basic specifications | |||
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? | The Manticore's actual designation is actually the '''Chimera 1955'''. The fake name was given to avoid confusion with another existing tank in World of Tanks which were also named as "[[Chimera]]". | + | The Manticore's actual designation is actually the '''Chimera 1955'''. The fake name was given to avoid confusion with another existing tank in World of Tanks which were also named as "[[Tank:GB97_Chimera|Chimera]]". | |
* The Chimera 1955 project was a tank destroyer, not a light tank. | * The Chimera 1955 project was a tank destroyer, not a light tank. | |||
* The Chimera 1955 project used an autoloader. | * The Chimera 1955 project used an autoloader. | |||
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? | + | https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldofTanks/comments/c6pczl/what_the_heck_is_the_manticore_tier_x_british/ | ||
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Manticore
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6,100,000 Cost |
1400280 HP Hit Points |
12.4/136.57/13 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator, Gunner)
- Driver (Loader)
530530 hp Engine Power |
68/25 km/h Speed Limit |
4545 deg/s Traverse |
42.7480.67 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
80/40/3080/40/30 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
950/4800/630
950/4800/630 Shell Cost |
390/390/480390/390/480 HP Damage |
248/268/60248/268/60 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
4.29 r/m Standard Gun ▲
4.29 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1673.1 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1673.1 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.38 m With 50% Crew: 0.484 m ▲
0.38 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.484 m |
s 1.9 s 1.9 Aim time |
4040 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-8°/+8°-8°/+8° Elevation Arc |
2020 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 400 m 400 View Range |
m 750 m 750 Signal Range |
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The Manticore is a British tier 10 light tank.
A light tank project with an oscillating turret for providing anti-tank defense behind infantry positions. No prototypes were built, and it existed only in blueprints.
The Manticore marks the end of its British light line.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Gun | Penetration (mm) |
Damage (HP) |
Rate of fire (rounds/minute) |
Dispersion (m/100m) |
Aiming time (s) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | QF 105 mm Gun | 248/268/60 | 390/390/480 | 4.29 | 0.38 | 1.9 | 1282 | 290000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | Rolls-Royce B81 | 530 | 20 | 744 | 100000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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X | Manticore 1955 | 13 | 45 | 0 | 1400 | 82500 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good alpha damage
- Good gun depression
- Great speed and acceleration, good agility
- Great camouflage, one of the best in Tier 10
- A very small tank, can make effective use of most bushes and hard cover
Cons:
- Light and thinly armored, vulnerable to ramming and HE damage
- Very poor DPM
- Very low ammo capacity
- Bad accuracy and gun handling
- Very poor gun elevation
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
While the Chimera is certainly a "light" tank at 12.4 tonnes (27,345lbs more precisely), it would have been more accurate to describe the tank as a self-propelled anti-tank gun. To quote the documents about the aim of the STT project "To design a vehicle-mounted substitute for the BAT which is acceptable in the Forward Infantry positions. Its role is to provide anti-tank defence for the Infantry Battalion up to 1000 yards stand off distance in front of the Forward Defended localities." For reference, the L2 BAT is a 120mm recoil-less rifle used by the British as a Battalion anti tank gun. The vehicle also had a much smaller engine, but I'll get too other inaccuracies in a moment.
To sum up these (and other information) in a simplified WOT-friendly form.
- Turrets: Chimera
- Guns: Gun: QF 105mm (ex 20 pounder). The 105mm L7 was still being developed at this time.
- Engines: Rolls Royce B81 (198bhp @ 3700 RPM)
- Suspension: Webbed Single Trailing Spud
- Radio: B 47 VHF and C 47 VHF
- Crew: 2 (Commander/Gunner/Radio Operator, Driver/Loader)
- Weight: 27,345lbs (12.403 t)
- Max Speeds: 32mph (51.49km/h)
- Hull: 25mm / 29mm / 17mm.
- Turret: 28mm / 28mm / 20mm
- Elevation/Depression: +10/-10.
- Shell Capacity: 20 rounds (not 16)
And as for the dimensions.
- Dimensions: 66 Inches (1.6764m) High, 96 inches (2.4384m) Wide, 183 inches (4.6482m) Long, 272 inches (6.9088m) long counting gun.
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
The Manticore's actual designation is actually the Chimera 1955. The fake name was given to avoid confusion with another existing tank in World of Tanks which were also named as "Chimera".
- The Chimera 1955 project was a tank destroyer, not a light tank.
- The Chimera 1955 project used an autoloader.