Excelsior
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After the Dieppe Raid in August 1942, there was concern that the Churchill was not as good as expected and a tank to combine the infantry and cruiser tank roles was planned. | After the Dieppe Raid in August 1942, there was concern that the Churchill was not as good as expected and a tank to combine the infantry and cruiser tank roles was planned. | |||
? | While two lines of tanks were still policy, there was interest in standardizing on common components. The design used the Cromwell's combination of Rolls-Royce Meteor engine and Merrit-Brown transmission. English Electric built two prototypes on a Cromwell tank hull the first with the suspension of the US M6 Heavy Tank and the second with a widened Cromwell track and armoured skirts. The design included extra armour and an Ordnance QF 75 mm gun. When the problems of the early Churchill models were worked out, the project was dropped. The second prrototype vehicle is on display at the Bovington Tank Museum, UK. | + | While two lines of tanks were still policy, there was interest in standardizing on common components. The design used the Cromwell's combination of an uprated Rolls-Royce Meteor engine and Merrit-Brown transmission. English Electric built two prototypes on a Cromwell tank hull the first with the suspension of the US M6 Heavy Tank and the second with a widened Cromwell track and armoured skirts. The design included extra armour and an Ordnance QF 75 mm gun. When the problems of the early Churchill models were worked out, the project was dropped. The second prrototype vehicle is on display at the Bovington Tank Museum, UK. | |
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Excelsior
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[Client Values; Actual values in
1,500 Cost |
880176 HP Hit Points |
41.05/44.115.53/44.1 t Weight Limit |
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Radio Operator
- Loader
600600 hp Engine Power |
38.6/12 km/h Speed Limit |
3232 deg/s Traverse |
14.6238.63 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
NoNo Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
114.3/92.1/92.1114.3/92.1/92.1 mm Turret Armor |
AP/APCR/HE
AP/APCR/HE Shells |
56/2800/56
56/2800/56 Shell Cost |
110/110/175110/110/175 HP Damage |
91/144/3891/144/38 mm Penetration |
r/m ▲
15.79 r/m Standard Gun ▲
15.79 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
▲
1736.9 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
▼
Standard Gun
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1736.9 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun |
m ▲
0.42 m With 50% Crew: 0.52 m ▲
0.42 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.52 m |
s 2.3 s 2.3 Aim time |
3636 deg/s Turret Traverse |
360° Gun Arc |
-13°/+20°-13°/+20° Elevation Arc |
7575 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 350 m 350 View Range |
m 570 m 570 Signal Range |
V
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The Excelsior is a British tier 5 premium heavy tank.
An experimental assault tank on the Cromwell's chassis. Developed as a replacement for infantry and cruiser tanks. Development was started in 1942, and two prototypes designated the Excelsior were built by the English Electric Company in 1943–44. After the trials, the project was discontinued in favor of the Churchill tank that was already developed.
The Excelsior can be thought as the British equivalent to the American T14. This tank takes the middle ground between medium and heavy classes, and preforms below averagebfor both roles. The armor is barely adequate, and against tier 6 and 7 guns, uselss. The mobility, while decent, doesn't make this tank.
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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V | 75 mm Gun Mk. V | 91/144/38 | 110/110/175 | 15.79 | 0.42 | 2.3 | 500 | 45000 |
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V | Rolls-Royce Meteor | 600 | 20 | 744 | 14000 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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V | Excelsior | 44.1 | 32 | B/2 | 8000 | 8000 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good speed that can keep up with the pace of battle
- Good RoF for a 75mm gun
- Good gun depression
Cons:
- Poor penetration
- Poor armor
- Prone to ammo rack damage
- High gun dispersion
Performance
The Excelsior fares well against equal tier mediums, but can struggle against heavies and any tank of a higher tier. The Excelsior is useless against armored enemies such as the AT 2, 7, and VK 36.01 H. It is most effectively used as an agressive flanker.
Early Research
None required, this is a premium tank.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info