[Tank Guide] The Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC

The VIII Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC  saw fierce combat in the jungles of Vietnam, where it supported the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) in the Battle of Coral-Balmoral against North Vietnamese forces.

RAAC Centurions enabled 1 ATF to hold their ground and even launch counterattacks against regimental-strength North Vietnamese army units in what was one of the biggest actions in the war for Australian forces, forcing them to postpone any planned attacks on Saigon.

In World of Tanks, the  VIII Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC  sits on the British tech tree as a Tier VIII premium medium, but it's actually a souped-up version of the Centurion Mk. 5 tank with an improved power-to-weight ratio and stronger frontal hull armour. This makes it even tougher in hull-down!

Read on to find out more about this stalwart combatant!


VIII Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC

Strengths

  • Great turret armor
  • Excellent gun depression
  • Good penetration
  • Large ammo capacity
  • High damage per minute

Weaknesses

  • Low alpha damage
  • Weak side armor
  • Slow gun traverse speed
  • Long aiming time
  • Vulnerable to HE and HEAT rounds from the side

Although its alpha damage is not high, its gun is accurate enough to reliably hit enemy weakpoints with the help of clever tactics. Depending on which stage the battle is at, you can choose between playing a supporting part, or taking on a bigger role on the frontlines.

Gameplay

Armor & Survivability

Compared to its predecessor, the most noticeable difference is the increased thickness of its frontal turret armor, which makes it a monster in hull-down or for side-scraping. The RAAC can still excel in battles on flat ground, but don't forget that the rest of its armor may not be quite as hefty as its turret–you're not invincible, so play carefully, especially when it comes to your sides!

British tanks are known for being durable, and the RAAC is only a bit less so than the Mk. I., though it's still acceptable enough for its tier. Be sure to stay in motion to prevent enemies from hitting your weak commander's hatch, and make use of the excellent gun depression to pick enemies off.

Mobility

Overall average, but considering the weight of its thick turret armor, the fact that its mobility has not suffered too much is a rather big plus point in this department.

Firepower

Despite its low alpha damage, the RAAC's 20-pound gun has great penetration values and good gun depression, allowing it to really hit opponents where it hurts while staying hidden. Gun handling is similar to the Mk. I's, but with lower gun dispersion.

Camouflage & View Range

Average camouflage values for a medium tank. Its view range is excellent, however, so with proper use of obstacles and terrain, the RAAC can be useful for both scouting and damage-dealing.

Equipment

View Range Setup General Performance Setup
Hover your cursor over the images for more information on each piece of equipment.

If you're on reconnaissance duty, the view range setup will help you get the jump on your enemies–just make sure to expose only your turret as far as possible. Swap Coated Optics for Improved Ventilation if you're planning to get up close and personal with them.

Crew Skills

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Commander

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Gunner
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Driver
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Hover the mouse cursor over the skill and ability images to see the effects triggered when acquired.

In addition to the essential Sixth Sense and Repair skills, the RAAC really benefits from improved view range and attack power. For the former, have your Commander and Loader take Recon and Situational Awareness respectively, while the Gunner and Driver train up Snap Shot and Smooth Ride for the latter.

Adrenaline Rush

Decreases the gun reload time by 10% if your vehicle's HP drops below 10%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Band of Brothers

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100% for every single crew member.

Also works if other crew members have Brothers in Arms / Sisterhood of Steel.

Call for Vengeance

Reports the enemy vehicles' location for two more seconds after the destruction of the own vehicle.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Clutch Braking

Increases the traverse speed of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Concealment

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Controlled Impact

Increases the ramming damage dealt and decreases damage taken by ramming.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Deadeye

Increases the chance of landing a critical hit.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Designated Target

Keeps targetes vehicles visible for two more seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Eagle Eye

Allows you to identify damaged/destroyed modules as well as injured crew members of an enemy vehicle by hovering your mouse over it for several seconds.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Firefighting

Reduces the duration and damage taken by fire.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Intuition

Grants a slight chance of changing the shell type without having to reload again.

Doesn't work with autoloaders. Works also while reloading.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Jack of All Trades

Reduces the performance penalty of wounded crew members.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Mentor

Increases the Crew XP gained for each member apart from the commander.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Off-Road Driving

Increases the mobility on medium and soft terrain.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Preventative Maintenance

Reduces the chance of taking fire.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Recon

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Relaying

Increases the signal range of your allies' vehicles within your signal range.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Repair

Reduces the repair time of destroyed modules.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Safe Stowage

Increases the durability of your vehicle's ammo rack.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Signal Boosting

Increases the signal range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Situational Awareness

Increases the view range of your vehicle.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Sixth Sense

Shows a lightbulb three seconds after you've been spotted.

Works only if the skill progress has reached 100%.

Smooth Ride

Reduces the dispersion penalty while driving.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Snap Shot

Reduces the dispersion penalty of traversing the turret.

The higher the skill progress, the higher the effect.

Additional Grousers

Increases the mobility on soft and medium terrain.

Binocular Telescope

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 25%.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Camouflage Net

Increases the camouflage value of your vehicle tremendously.

Your hull must stand still for at least 3 seconds.

Enhanced Gun Laying Drive

Reduces the aiming time of your gun by 10%.

Coated Optics

Increases the view range of your vehicle by 10%.

Tank Gun Rammer

Reduces the reload time of your gun by 10%.

Spall Liner

Decreases damage taken by ramming and high-explosive splash.

Toolbox

Decreases the repair time of destroyed modules.

Cumulative with the Repair skill.

Improved Ventilation

Increases the training level of your crew members by 5%.

Vertical Stabilizer

Reduces the dispersion penalties of hull and turret traverse, as well as driving by 20%.

"Wet" Ammo Rack

Increases the module HP of your ammo rack.


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