AC 4 Experimental
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The AC 4 Experimental shares a lot of features with its smaller sibling, the [[AC 1 Sentinel]], and its tier-peer, the [[Sherman Firefly]]. It takes on the compact size, fast traverses, and good top speed of the AC 1, but also takes on its somewhat lackluster armor, poor terrain resistances, and painfully weedy engine. From the Sherman Firefly, it brings a quick-firing 17-pounder, which offers high penetration and lightning-fast aim times, but mediocre alpha damage and low shell speed makes it hard to act as a sniper. | The AC 4 Experimental shares a lot of features with its smaller sibling, the [[AC 1 Sentinel]], and its tier-peer, the [[Sherman Firefly]]. It takes on the compact size, fast traverses, and good top speed of the AC 1, but also takes on its somewhat lackluster armor, poor terrain resistances, and painfully weedy engine. From the Sherman Firefly, it brings a quick-firing 17-pounder, which offers high penetration and lightning-fast aim times, but mediocre alpha damage and low shell speed makes it hard to act as a sniper. | |||
? | Taken all together, the AC 4 Experimental serves best as a support tank. It lacks the armor to brawl and does not have the exceptional power-to-weight ratio needed by flankers such as the [[Cromwell]], but its relatively small size, excellent traverses, and spectacular gun depression make it an ideal second-line fire-support machine. Go hull down, peek over the tops of hills to find targets, and take a shot with the confidence that you can penetrate almost anything you encounter before slipping back down into cover. This tank features | + | Taken all together, the AC 4 Experimental serves best as a support tank. It lacks the armor to brawl and does not have the exceptional power-to-weight ratio needed by flankers such as the [[Cromwell]], but its relatively small size, excellent traverses, and spectacular gun depression make it an ideal second-line fire-support machine. Go hull down, peek over the tops of hills to find targets, and take a shot with the confidence that you can penetrate almost anything you encounter before slipping back down into cover. This tank features an almost excessive penetration value of 239mm on its premium APCR rounds, which gives the tank penetration capabilities more commonly seen on tier VIII mediums. | |
If you can pick up enough speed to execute a flanking manuever, you can take apart foes with ease thanks to the penetration and DPM of the 17-pounder gun. This tank is also good for cleaning up weak or injured enemies towards the end of a match, thanks again to its speed and ever-reliable gun. One unexpected feature of the tank is its decent concealment rating, superior to every other medium tank at Tier VI, and even several Tier VI tank destroyers and light tanks. Use these good concealment values to blend in behind bushes, especially those on hills--when combined with its good gun depression, it's entirely possible to fire on enemies unseen and back off to escape detection. | If you can pick up enough speed to execute a flanking manuever, you can take apart foes with ease thanks to the penetration and DPM of the 17-pounder gun. This tank is also good for cleaning up weak or injured enemies towards the end of a match, thanks again to its speed and ever-reliable gun. One unexpected feature of the tank is its decent concealment rating, superior to every other medium tank at Tier VI, and even several Tier VI tank destroyers and light tanks. Use these good concealment values to blend in behind bushes, especially those on hills--when combined with its good gun depression, it's entirely possible to fire on enemies unseen and back off to escape detection. | |||
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+ | As far as equipment goes, a gun rammer is mandatory, but the tank can handle a number of other equipment choices. The use of a gun laying drive and vents will improve gun handling statistics, but a player dedicated to second line support might find some utility in the optical equipment. Installing both coated optics and binoculars extends the view range to 450 meters, reaching the view cap easily and allowing you to spot your own targets. This requires the tank to stay still to activate the binoculars, but for players using the AC 4 Experimental as a supporting tank this will not be that much of a drawback. The camouflage net is an interesting choice that can support the tank's unusually good camouflage rating, providing a total of 26.7% concealment when stationary. | |||
This tank behaves as a sort of hybrid between a medium tank and a tank destroyer. While carrying a gun very reminiscent of mid-tier British and US tank destroyer guns, it has the agility (if not the raw speed) of mid-tier British and US mediums. Let your faster or more powerful allies go on ahead of you to spot or engage the enemy, then come in to support with your excellent gun. Choose your shots carefully, as you carry only 50 shells; with a rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute, your ammo supply can disappear quickly. | This tank behaves as a sort of hybrid between a medium tank and a tank destroyer. While carrying a gun very reminiscent of mid-tier British and US tank destroyer guns, it has the agility (if not the raw speed) of mid-tier British and US mediums. Let your faster or more powerful allies go on ahead of you to spot or engage the enemy, then come in to support with your excellent gun. Choose your shots carefully, as you carry only 50 shells; with a rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute, your ammo supply can disappear quickly. | |||
|InTheGame_research= | |InTheGame_research= | |||
? | * | + | *As a premium tank, the AC 4 Experimental is elite in its stock configuration. | |
|InTheGame_equipment= | |InTheGame_equipment= | |||
? | Tank Gun Rammer, Improved Ventilation, Binocular Telescope, Coated Optics, Camouflage Net | + | Tank Gun Rammer, Enhanced Gun Laying Drive, Improved Ventilation, Binocular Telescope, Coated Optics, Camouflage Net | |
|InTheGame_Equipment_Builds= | |InTheGame_Equipment_Builds= |
Revision as of 03:07, 9 December 2016
AC 4 Experimental
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[Client Values; Actual values in
3,100 Cost |
840168 HP Hit Points |
28.45/3111.52/31 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Driver
- Gunner
- Radio Operator
- Loader
330330 hp Engine Power |
60.4/20 km/h Speed Limit |
4040 deg/s Traverse |
11.628.65 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 |
175/3200/75
175/3200/75 Shell Cost |
150/150/190150/150/190 HP Damage |
171/239/38171/239/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
12 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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1800 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1800 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.39 m With 50% Crew: 0.483 m ▲
0.39 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.483 m |
s 2.1 s 2.1 Aim time |
4444 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-10°/+20°-10°/+20° Elevation Arc |
5050 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 360 m 360 View Range |
m 450 m 450 Signal Range |
VI
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The AC 4 Experimental is a British tier 6 premium medium tank.
The tank was developed in 1943. An order was placed for 400 vehicles. The prototype was created on the basis of the AC 1 tank with an enlarged superstructure, which allowed mounting a modified turret from the AC 3 tank with a 17-pounder gun. In July 1943, the work on the project was stopped at the final stage, as the program for creating the Australian cruiser tank was discontinued.
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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VII | OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII | 171/239/38 | 150/150/190 | 12 | 0.39 | 2.1 | 826 | 62000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Cadillac "75" x3 | 330 | 20 | 1000 | 10350 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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VI | AC 4 Experimental | 31 | 40 | B/2 | 5000 | 12000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- High penetration with regular and APCR ammo, on par with the Firefly's top gun
- Decent handling stats and aim time, able to employ its fast traverses in aiming
- Maneuverable: high top speed, fast hull and turret traverses, strong gun depression (-10 degrees)
- Acceptable DPM and RoF of 12 rounds per minute
- Best concealment values of any Tier VI medium
Cons:
- Armor is generally unreliable
- Engine is underpowered, terrain resistances are bad--struggles to reach a decent speed
- Low shell velocity, semi-poor accuracy
- Lower view and signal ranges than Sherman Firefly, slightly lower ROF
- Unable to mount Vertical Stabilizer
Performance
The AC 4 Experimental shares a lot of features with its smaller sibling, the AC 1 Sentinel, and its tier-peer, the Sherman Firefly. It takes on the compact size, fast traverses, and good top speed of the AC 1, but also takes on its somewhat lackluster armor, poor terrain resistances, and painfully weedy engine. From the Sherman Firefly, it brings a quick-firing 17-pounder, which offers high penetration and lightning-fast aim times, but mediocre alpha damage and low shell speed makes it hard to act as a sniper.
Taken all together, the AC 4 Experimental serves best as a support tank. It lacks the armor to brawl and does not have the exceptional power-to-weight ratio needed by flankers such as the Cromwell, but its relatively small size, excellent traverses, and spectacular gun depression make it an ideal second-line fire-support machine. Go hull down, peek over the tops of hills to find targets, and take a shot with the confidence that you can penetrate almost anything you encounter before slipping back down into cover. This tank features an almost excessive penetration value of 239mm on its premium APCR rounds, which gives the tank penetration capabilities more commonly seen on tier VIII mediums.
If you can pick up enough speed to execute a flanking manuever, you can take apart foes with ease thanks to the penetration and DPM of the 17-pounder gun. This tank is also good for cleaning up weak or injured enemies towards the end of a match, thanks again to its speed and ever-reliable gun. One unexpected feature of the tank is its decent concealment rating, superior to every other medium tank at Tier VI, and even several Tier VI tank destroyers and light tanks. Use these good concealment values to blend in behind bushes, especially those on hills--when combined with its good gun depression, it's entirely possible to fire on enemies unseen and back off to escape detection.
As far as equipment goes, a gun rammer is mandatory, but the tank can handle a number of other equipment choices. The use of a gun laying drive and vents will improve gun handling statistics, but a player dedicated to second line support might find some utility in the optical equipment. Installing both coated optics and binoculars extends the view range to 450 meters, reaching the view cap easily and allowing you to spot your own targets. This requires the tank to stay still to activate the binoculars, but for players using the AC 4 Experimental as a supporting tank this will not be that much of a drawback. The camouflage net is an interesting choice that can support the tank's unusually good camouflage rating, providing a total of 26.7% concealment when stationary.
This tank behaves as a sort of hybrid between a medium tank and a tank destroyer. While carrying a gun very reminiscent of mid-tier British and US tank destroyer guns, it has the agility (if not the raw speed) of mid-tier British and US mediums. Let your faster or more powerful allies go on ahead of you to spot or engage the enemy, then come in to support with your excellent gun. Choose your shots carefully, as you carry only 50 shells; with a rate of fire of 12 rounds per minute, your ammo supply can disappear quickly.
Early Research
- As a premium tank, the AC 4 Experimental is elite in its stock configuration.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
AC IV one 17 pounder or 25 pounder gun
one Vickers machine gun
Engine as Mark III
Historical Gallery