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Caernarvon U.K.

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Development of this infantry support tank started in 1944. The first prototype was ready for trials in 1952. A total of 21 tanks were manufactured but never entered service. Some of the vehicles were later converted into Conqueror heavy tanks.

Nation U.K. U.K.
Tier Tier VIII
Type Heavy Tank Heavy Tank
Cost Credits 2,520,000 Experience 110,000
Role Versatile Heavy Tank Versatile Heavy Tank

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Dead Shot

Crew

Crew Member Commander
Crew Member Driver
Crew Member Gunner
Crew Member Loader

Loader

Radio Operator

Modules

VII

FV221

V

Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. IVB

VIII

WS No. 19 Mk. III

VII

Centurion Mk. II

VII

OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII

VIII

FV221A

IX

Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. IVC

VIII

WS No. 22

VIII

Centurion 32-pdr

IX

Rolls-Royce Meteor M120

X

SR C42

VIII

OQF 32-pdr Gun Mk. II

Characteristics

Firepower

150 / 150 / 190 HP Damage
171 / 239 / 38 mm Armor Penetration
4.50 s Gun reload time
13.33 rounds/min Rate of Fire
2,000 HP/min Damage per Minute
2.30 s Aiming Time
0.34 m Dispersion at 100 m
70 pcs Ammo Capacity

Mobility

59.18 / 60 t Weight/Load Limit
650 hp Engine Power
10.98 hp/t Specific Power
34.30 km/h Top Speed
22 deg/s Traverse Speed
26 deg/s Turret Traverse Speed

Survivability

1,500 HP Hit Points
130 / 76 / 38 mm Hull Armor
152 / 88 / 88 mm Turret Armor
12.03 s Suspension repair time

Spotting

370 m View Range
550 m Signal Range

Characteristics are specified for vehicles with crews trained to 100%.

Tech Tree

Black Prince 1,400,000 54,000 Heavy Tank VII
Caernarvon 2,520,000 110,000 Heavy Tank VIII
Conqueror 3,600,000 110,000 Heavy Tank IX
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