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Hello fellow tankers! Today we will look at british tank development branch(in the World of Tanks game), or rather, I will describe to you all its pros and cons in as much detail as possible from my point of view and, perhaps, help you decide on the choice of a nation.

The popularity of British tanks in World of Tanks

Tanks to battle, gentlemen! For the queen! The following phrases have entered firmly into the thoughts of Britain in many people. After the update with the introduction of British vehicles, it became the most popular (which is usually the case after the introduction of new tanks - their popularity rises sharply against the background of other vehicles). Although British tanks do not differ much from other tanks, they still found their admirers (although there are a couple of vehicles that deserve attention and are very individual in the game). Top cars are the most popular, as well as many others, but the most striking of them are anti-tank self-propelled guns.

Advantages and disadvantages of British tanks

At first glance, it may seem that British tanks do not have any features or significant differences from the vehicles of other nations. This is not entirely true. There are features, but they are extremely poorly balanced due to the historical purpose of tanks in England. The most striking advantage of technology is the "English" accuracy. To find out the pros and cons of technology, let's plunge into the history of British tank building and why they were needed at all.

A bit of history

The navy in England was the best developed (due to the geographical location of this state), and apart from the fleet, few areas were developed. Then the British command thought about the development of heavy vehicles to cover infantry in battle (during the First World War). Having built the first tanks and successfully used them in battle, it was decided to develop this industry. The first tanks of World War II had a narrow purpose: breaking through fortifications and attacking behind enemy lines. Therefore, for a breakthrough, tanks with high armor were used, and for "rear wars" they used "cruising" tanks. Cavalry (cruising) tanks are fast tanks with light armor and small guns, designed to quickly penetrate behind enemy lines and inflict damage through unexpected attacks. The most typical representatives of this class of tanks can be called a branch of British light tanks.

And now back to the advantages and disadvantages, based on historical significance.

• A definite plus you can call it that in the "cruising" meaning, the British achieved their goal: Covenanter, Crusader, Cromwell, Comet are ideal for entering the rear at speed and carving out enemy artillery. The advantages include the frontal armor of some vehicles (such as Black Prince, Matilda, Valentine and almost all anti-tank self-propelled guns in Britain). Medium tanks have worse armor, but a certain slope gives a chance of non-penetration, and the turret can traditionally take a good hit. The British also have good guns: they have good armor penetration, fast aiming and not too long reload. Some machines have mobility, speed and maneuverability. British tanks have good visibility.
• By cons refers to one-time damage per shot, tk. it is very small (except for high-explosives and the FV215b (183) top tank destroyer). Some vehicles have poor hull armor. The huge disadvantages of heavily armored tanks in Britain are speed, maneuverability and extensive “soft” points that are easily accessible for penetration.

General

Vehicles are divided into 4 initial WoT development branches: tank destroyers, light tanks (full fast "cruising" line), light tanks (up to heavy tanks) and medium tanks (up to heavy tanks).

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British anti-tank guns are famous for their armor, as well as good rapid-fire and penetrating guns. You can get a lot of pleasure from their penetration and armor at any level of battles, but greatly resent their speed. In general, it can be said about them that the British tank builders achieved their goals when they built these vehicles as indestructible destroyers of fortifications. They are difficult to penetrate and have fast-firing guns, so dealing with such colossus in close combat will be problematic for many players, and at long distances it will be difficult to target weak spots. However, with their low speed, British anti-tank installations become a tasty target for enemy artillery. The most interesting and popular models are AT 2, Valentine AT, Alecto and FV215b (183).

"Cruising" light tanks

Light tanks of Britain of initial levels (and all tanks of Britain up to level 4 are real cardboard). Light tanks of the initial levels are completely similar to each other on both branches. They are lightly armored, have the same equipment and the same guns. Despite their armor, light tanks have penetration cannons, and also have a Pom-Pom cannon that fires two projectiles, each of which fires a doublet. "Cruising" light tanks reach the Cromwell, and medium tanks start from it. Cromwell has excellent dynamics and a good gun, extremely weak armor, and after him come less agile vehicles with better guns. The worst tank in this lane is probably the Comet, which has neither armor, nor normal speed, nor a good gun (disgusting penetration of 148 units).

Light tanks (up to heavy tanks)

In general, they are very similar to "cruising" light tanks, i.e. they are also "cruising", but already lead to heavy vehicles. They have worse armor compared to the first branch of light tanks, but otherwise they are exactly the same. On the fourth level, Valentine comes across on the way (on which many do not stay long) and from the fifth level the branch of heavy tanks of Great Britain begins. It starts with the heavy tank Churchill I. The tank has a good gun. It is accurate, piercing, fast enough and deals good damage. The tank has good armor (in no way comparable to Lend-Lease Churchills), but low speed.

medium tanks

Although they are average, they are still poorly armored. These tanks have mediocre dynamics, slanting, but penetrating and damaging cannons. They are interesting in everything only with guns. At the fourth level, we get a perfectly armored Matilda tank, which is too tough even for some fifth levels. Matilda has two good cannons to choose from. One high-explosive, and the other is a quick-shooter-hole puncher. At the fifth level, we again go to the Churchill I heavy tank.
British heavy tanks are well armored in the forehead, have good guns (except for the Black Prince) and feel good in battles with the same level "classmates".

Outcome

Summing up, we can say that british tanks are good for experienced players, because a beginner will not be able to understand the whole point (unless, of course, it is available somewhere other than anti-tank self-propelled artillery installations). It's a good idea to pump British vehicles up to level 8-10, just to ride in random battles, without much encroachment on the "terrible bend" or something else like that. They just ride it, so to speak, for the soul (again, except for the tank destroyer, there is another story). It is worth mentioning the anti-tank self-propelled guns of Britain, because. its armor and guns terrify many players and ride them like breakthrough tanks. So far, the British are deprived of artillery, but, I hope, not for long. Do not forget about the "English" jewelry accuracy of the guns, and therefore many French "gunners" may be interested in new artillery, which certainly meets British standards for accuracy.

British tank destroyers are solid vehicles, but they were not particularly popular. Why? It's about booking. This is one of the key features of the representatives of the British branch. It was thanks to the armor that the vehicles were conceived as assault tank destroyers capable of supporting an attack. But due to vulnerabilities in the frontal projection, such behavior in battle did not always lead to success. In 9.21 we will clarify this situation.

We will fix the old problem within general rebalance of tech trees, strengthening the frontal armor of British vehicles and allowing them to take their place among the assault tank destroyers. This upgrade will allow them to become an intimidating force at the epicenter of the battle or a reliable helper for allies on the defensive. Let's consider everything in detail.

Reason for the rebalance

Tank destroyers branches X FV215b (183) they were not particularly mobile, although they were not required to win races. These British vehicles have enough firepower to send heavily armored enemy vehicles into the Hangar if they are fighting as an assault tank destroyer in the first line of battle. Thick armor, excellent damage per minute (more than 2000 HP at Tier V - impressive, isn't it?) and excellent gun aiming parameters allow them to methodically grind enemy vehicles. All these charms are balanced not by the highest mobility.

However, the armor of British cars spoils the beautiful picture. Although theoretically it seems reliable, in reality a lot of nuances emerge. If you went into battle on one of these vehicles, then you probably noticed its main weak points: commander's turrets.

If you are discovered, be sure: the shells will fly exactly at the commander's turrets and other vulnerable places. The enemy does not even need to go around you - he just shoots at a huge "bucket". As a result, it is necessary to keep a distance or cautiously hide behind the backs of allies, which contradicts the main role of close combat assault vehicles. Update 9.21 should put everything in its place.

What will change?

V AT 2- armored tank destroyer. Even too much. Enemies below level VII could hardly damage her. We cut off some armor in front, on the sides and from the stern, so that the protection of this vehicle would correspond to its level.

Large lightly armored area on the right side of the tank destroyer VI AT 8 made this vehicle vulnerable even to low-level enemy vehicles. Add here three extremely vulnerable turrets in the upper part - and you get an easy target that does not live long. Update 9.21 will increase the combat effectiveness of this vehicle by removing the vulnerable area on the right. Turrets will also receive improved armor.

tank destroyer VII AT7 and VIII AT 15 had a low chance of blocking frontal damage, especially when the enemy was targeting their gun mantlet or commander's cupolas. We've improved the armor of weak spots so that these guys can fight effectively in close combat.

Frontal armor and gun mask armor were made from tank destroyers IX Tortoise an easy target for Tier IX and X vehicles. It was not always possible to hold back enemy shells - and this is putting it mildly. Update 9.21 will fix the listed shortcomings, and will also give this "self-propelled gun" a more durable cabin roof. The vulnerable commander's cupola will remain, but only the central part will be its weak point.

At tank destroyers VI Churchill Gun Carrier the parameters of the 32-pound gun will be updated. The burst damage and penetration will improve, but the damage per minute will remain unchanged: the changes bring this gun to the same characteristics as the heavy tanks of the British branch. The name of this tank destroyer literally screams that it has a weapon, and now the enemy will fully experience it!

On the VIII AT 15 and IX Tortoise the same 32-pound gun is installed, so its parameters will also be updated.

Why is FV215b (183) displayed?

The branch rebalance would not be complete without a proper top. Since all British tank destroyers have been changed to serve as assault vehicles capable of taking close combat and providing fire support to allies, we wanted the top vehicle to have all the features of the branch. So you can immediately understand whether you should download the entire branch.

The worst thing that tankers had to endure on the battlefields in World of Tanks was to look into the “babaha” gun X FV215b (183). One shot - and the Hangar. If not lucky. But the one-time damage of this machine is balanced by low speed and accuracy.

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Tanks are the center of World of Tanks Blitz. Understanding the differences between tanks and knowing which country's tanks are best for you is half the battle. In this guide, I will try to describe the English tank development tree in as much detail as possible, but at the same time I will not go to extremes and will not paint huge tables with numerical data for each tank. The purpose of this guide is to give you an idea of ​​the direction in which you would like to develop your British tanks. If you would like to get acquainted with all the branches of the development of tanks in the game as a whole and in less detail, then try to refer to .

British tanks: an overview

If you have already read the general guide on tanks of different nations, then this paragraph will not tell you anything new - but otherwise, or for repetition, you should familiarize yourself with it before we go directly to the tanks.

British tanks are quite unique - they are very heterogeneous and different from each other, although the general trend is the ability to inflict high damage on the enemy in one hit, coupled with a slow reload - or use fast-firing guns with a high spread. British tanks should be played carefully and scrupulously, counting each cartridge and accurately predicting the trajectory of the enemy's movement. Want to be a sniper? Choose British tanks! Do you want to change the style of play depending on the class? Choose British tanks! Do you want to smash the enemy to pieces with unique shells in close combat? Choose British tanks! But it should be understood that such cool features will require you to concentrate as much as possible during the game - you simply won’t be able to relax and do anything if you want to win.

Now let's move on to a more detailed review of British tanks.

British light tanks

The first British light tank in WoT: Blitz is the Cruiser Mk. III. He is fast and has a variety of weapons - from a fast-firing machine gun, to an accurate penetrating cannon, and a melee weapon that allows you to shoot longer by reloading clips. For all its lethality, however, the Cruiser Mk. III will not be able to boast of strong armor, so he should bet on outflanking the enemy and quickly destroying the enemy - it is useless to rush into battle with many opponents and “enter the clinch”, throwing projectiles face to face with other tanks. The next Cruiser Mk. IV doesn't change its strategy much - despite a fairly solid front, its sides are still easily penetrated, but high speed and a choice of three top-end guns offset these shortcomings. The choice of Mk. IV features three cannons, of which one is accurate and penetrating, and the other two are fast-firing and powerful. An additional problem with the Mk. IV is its large size - this tank is easy enough to hit. After Cruiser Mk. IV follows the Covenanter, pushing the concept of "quick war" to the limit - it's nimble, fast and agile, and its guns deal a lot of damage. By itself, however, it is made of cardboard and is pierced by almost any projectile, which leads to frequent critical hits on modules and crew. If you want to quickly flank the enemy and kill him before he turns his guns on you, then Covenanter is for you. Britain's last light tank is the Crusader. This tank does not lose the speed of other British light tanks and compensates for the low thickness of the armor with its curves. It aims quickly and fires quickly, but its guns are by no means as powerful as the armor of other tanks of the fifth rank to which it belongs. The ideal tactic for the user of such tanks is to be a killer of everything lung. Light tanks and tank destroyers are your victims. If you can get close to them, they will not have time to react and will quickly turn into a sieve while you avoid their blows.

British medium tanks

The first British medium tank is the Vickers Medium Mk. I. Many players do not like to fight on this tank very much - and there is an explanation for this: it is large and slow, and its armor is similar to paper in its protective properties. The perfect target for any accurate gun! At the same time, the main advantage of this tank is a large stock of health, so you should fight first of all with low-rank light tanks in order to have time to blow them up with land mines before they pierce your armor and kill the crew. Vickers Medium Mk. II is not too different - it's still the same big and cardboard tank, but this time armed with excellent guns that can pierce the enemy and deal great damage. Hide behind covers and support your allies, and then you will surely survive until the end of the match on the Vickers Mk. II! The last Vickers, Vickers Medium Mk. III, completes the "torment" with large and thin Vickers. The third model differs from the previous ones by the ability to install a rapid-fire gun that can accurately shoot enemies at any distance.

A long line of not very powerful Vickers is closed by the magnificent Matilda tank - this tank, unlike its predecessors, has thick armor on all sides and is able to quickly deal a lot of damage to enemies. This is the first British medium tank that can be used in a frontal attack without fear for your health! Unfortunately, it's not perfect in every way - it's slow and doesn't do much damage in one shot, but does that matter when your armor can withstand enemy hits and you can quickly pierce it with multiple projectiles in a row?

The next medium tank again returns to the “quick war” tactics already familiar from British light tanks — the fast and agile Cromwell can cross the entire map in a fairly short time, and its fast-firing cannons with a high level of penetration can cause a lot of problems for the enemy. Of course, there is a price for this - the armor of this tank is weak for its rank. Cromwell's follow-up to the Comet is a tank that's just as fast and agile, but has a solid turret that allows it to both play the role of a sniper in an ambush and flank enemies, inflicting amazing damage with a fast-firing cannon. The problems lie in the weak hull of the tank and the low penetration of its guns, so you always need to keep an eye on the environment and aim well at the enemy's weak points.

Centurion Mk. An I moving further turns into an ideal sniper rather than a fast scout - despite its weak hull and relatively large size, combined with low speed, its guns are the best for its rank. With a 20-pound gun on board, this tank is able to quickly aim at the enemy at any distance and also quickly destroy them with a couple of shots. Following after him Centurion Mk. 7/1 follows the principle of “same but stronger”, and is the same sniper, created to support the team from the flank with an accurate, powerful weapon with extremely low recoil. Britain's latest medium tank is the FV4202, an excellent balanced tank capable of piercing through enemies with unique HESH shells and destroying them one by one. At the same time, the tank cannot be called fragile as a whole - although its turret has practically no additional protection, and therefore you have to constantly move so as not to expose it to attack. However, this is not difficult, since the tank has sufficient mobility and can even bypass other, slower tanks without much difficulty, and penetrate them from the flanks.

British heavy tanks

The first heavy tank of the British, the Churchill I, at first may strongly resemble the aforementioned Matilda - but with the exception that its weapons are more powerful, and he himself is "healthier". The only problem is that the level of side and rear armor does not at all correspond to the fifth rank and is easily penetrated by enemies, and the monstrously low speed of the first Churchill adds fuel to the fire. However, its guns deal high damage quickly and pierce opponents well, so you can use your thick frontal armor and take out everyone in front of you without taking too much damage. The main thing is that your flanks are covered! The next Churchill VII after him fixes the thin armor of the flanks and becomes even stronger, turning into a real “tank”, capable of holding back a lot of opponents and taking fire. The damage dealt by his guns is not as high as it should be, and his movement speed is still as low as the first model, but he nullifies his shortcomings with his “thickness”.

This tank is followed by the Black Prince, the tactics of which are practically the same - thick armor protects it from almost any opponents, but its low speed does not allow it to compete in battle with fast opponents. Its advantage over the previous model is more accurate and faster-firing guns - but the damage coming from them is extremely low and can only serve as an addition to the fire of the allies.

The further Caernarvon gets a bit faster and lighter (but don't expect the speed of even a medium tank), and in doing so, its armor gains multiple curves, allowing it to deflect enemy projectiles when positioned correctly. Otherwise, it is similar to the previous “Black Prince” and the tactics of battle on it remain the same – quickly aim, shoot quickly, deal constant damage and take hits on the frontal defense.

The next heavy tank, the Conqueror, is significantly different. He gains mobility while losing powerful armor, while being able to pierce enemies with explosive projectiles and blow them up from the inside without much trouble. Its gun is gorgeous - fast aiming, fast reloading, high shooting accuracy, high penetration - everything is with it. The main thing is to watch your sides, and you will be able to inflict monstrous damage to opponents with the help of Conqueror.

The last English heavy tank, the FV215b, differs in that it plays in much the same way as a medium tank - its weak hull armor and low speed do not allow it to move in the forefront, but a powerful turret makes it possible to shoot from behind cover without fear. At the same time, his cannon is extremely accurate, rapid-fire and powerful, so that such support will always be a joy to any allies.

British tank destroyers

The first British tank destroyer is the 2nd rank Universal Carrier 2-pdr. Imagine a small cardboard box moving quickly between the bushes and releasing powerful piercing projectiles from itself. It will be 2-pdr. It is not easy to spot, and while you are looking for it, it can destroy many of your allies, but if you find it, then any projectile will tear it to shreds. Moreover, you can even try to ram him - most likely he will have enough. A huge difference is the Valentine AT following it - this slow and rather large tank destroyer is well protected and, if positioned correctly, is even impenetrable and is able to take out enemies with one shot from a large-caliber cannon, which, however, needs to be reloaded for a long time. This is a great tank sniper if you have patience and concentration.

The rebirth of the “boxed” Universal Carrier is the next Alecto. It is tiny (albeit larger than 2-pdr) and inconspicuous, and its cannon can destroy enemies with one shot, but at the same time, the problem of the thinnest armor is also accompanied by the problem with the accuracy of the gun - the chance to miss is quite high. Further, unfortunately or fortunately, we will not see the same “boxes” among the British tank destroyers, and the next one will be the incredibly “thick” AT 2. This tank cannot be penetrated - it is protected from all sides. He's big, but that doesn't stop him from dealing massive damage with his ultra-penetrating cannon while enemy projectiles fly off of him.

After him comes the Churchill Gun Carrier - this Churchill tank destroyer is an excellent sniper with features inherent in this role: maneuverability and armor are reduced in favor of a hefty, powerful and ultra-accurate gun with a fairly high rate of fire. Stand and destroy everyone you see, but be aware that the first enemy to sneak into your flank is likely to destroy you. Next, you will meet with AT 8 - almost a copy of the previous AT 2 with a boost in accuracy and rate of fire. The tactic is the same - conveniently position yourself at an angle to the enemies and shoot them one by one while they shower you with projectiles in vain. The same applies to the AT 7 following it - it is practically the same vehicle, but its gun is located on the right side, which allows you to hide the left side of the hull behind cover and shoot “from around the corner”. The AT 15, as you might guess, uses a similar tactic - but this time its cannon is not located on the left, and it relies primarily on a high rate of fire and curved strong armor. The problem is that the tank has a lot of weak points and if you hit some, the enemy can easily kill your loader, which will reduce the rate of fire - so always take a first aid kit with you into battle on this tank.

The peak point of the “heavy” British tank destroyers is the rank nine Tortoise. “Turtle” has the thickest armor and deals the highest damage per minute, but it moves extremely slowly. When playing on this machine, you must choose the right tactical position in advance, take it and wait for the enemy to appear.

The last tank destroyer of this nation slightly deviates from the “huge armor and hefty gun” model, focusing on the last part of this phrase - the FV215b (183) does not have such dense armor, but it does have an excellent turret with which you can defend yourself from attacks from the flank, and a cannon capable of inflicting over a thousand points of damage in a single shot. The main problem in a small number of shells is that you need to shoot as carefully as possible, otherwise you will quickly exhaust the ammunition and be defenseless against the advancing enemy. But if you do not miss, then the enemies will suffer and be afraid to lean out of cover.

Conclusion

We have covered almost everythingnon-premiumBritish tanks. Some models were considered in more detail due to their exclusivity and effectiveness, others were considered in less detail, as they are improved versions of their predecessors. After reviewing this guide, you can get a complete picture of the features of English tanks and decide how (and whether it is worth it) to develop the development branch of this nation. I hope that this knowledge will help you in battles both on the side of the Queen's tanks and in the battle against them. Fight like a pro in World of Tanks Blitz!

British tank branch

The British development branch appeared in World of Tanks relatively recently. At the moment, it includes 3 class branches of development: heavy tanks, medium tanks and anti-tank installations. Great Britain is famous for its cruising tanks, armored tank destroyers and .

Essentially speaking, the United Kingdom has received quite good reviews and popularity from the gaming communities and players after the appearance in the game. The technical characteristics of combat units are perfectly balanced, these models have their own unique features and very inconvenient weaknesses. But this nation got its main feature thanks to its level 10, which has the smallest rate of fire in the game and the most destructive power compared to its similar models of other nations. The maximum damage of this model reaches 2250 units, which is fatal for most combat vehicles, but at the same time its reload is only 2 rounds per minute, and its ammunition capacity is 13 rounds, which makes it a very complex vehicle in terms of control and combat use.

For the rest, I would like to note a common feature of all top-end equipment in the UK. It lies in the fact that tanks basically use high-explosive fragmentation shells. This predicts guaranteed damage to the enemy, so this feature is also key. And because of it, the top equipment of the UK is rarely used on the battlefield.

If we touch on the question of the popularity of the technology itself, then a representative of medium tanks bursts into the forefront. This technique is perfectly balanced for its combat use, does not have any negative sides and is able to deal with several enemy tanks alone.

The second position is occupied by two tanks at once, this and . These units, although they do not have combat power, but they have the thickest frontal armor and a high rate of fire, which allows them to make an invaluable contribution to the battle. These two representatives alone are able to hold back the flank along which the enemy forces break through.

Branch of the development of British tanks

Third place belongs to the premium representative, which is called AT 15A. Due to the high armor and rate of fire, besides having an underestimated balance weight, this technique is actively used by players for farming. recognized as the most comfortable tank destroyer for obtaining loans.

The rest of the equipment is almost evenly distributed in terms of use in random. As for popularity among company battles and the global map. Then the equipment of the UK is practically not used in these modes, except that only the FV215b (183) is sometimes used in an absolute company.

In fact, it is worth noting in the UK technology branch of medium tanks. These representatives have an excellent indicator of speed and rate of fire, which allows them to be actively used in all directions in battle. This technique is great for providing support on all flanks of the map. Because of this feature, they received the name "cruising", among them the brightest models are, and FV4202.

World of Tanks British branch

As for heavy tanks, they hardly fit the description above. These tanks have an excellent rate of fire, but their speed leaves much to be desired. Such representatives are tanks of the Churchill family, most likely they are intended for base defense.

Also, there were some amazing tanks, which have a rather specific design. We are talking about, which, in addition to low combat effectiveness, has an individual design. TOG II reaches almost 12 meters in length, which makes it the longest representative of military vehicles, but because of this length it is ineffective in combat, although it has excellent firepower.

Plus, this development branch also has an excellent representative of low levels, it is a level 3 tank destroyer called Valentine AT. This unit has a colossal rate of fire, which allows you to instantly deal with enemy forces in the sandbox.

But there are also unsuccessfully implemented models in the British branch, these are tanks of 2 levels, very weak and ineffective, in most cases they were simply skipped by players for free experience, since it is very difficult and inconvenient to play them.

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If we compare Great Britain with other nations, then it is absolutely the same in terms of the combat power of its combat vehicles. She also has a balanced, outstanding and inefficient technique. But this nation is also not the weakest of all presented to choose from. If you are wondering about the choice of the most preferred nation, then the UK can start to pump 2 nations, or the next one in line.

It is recommended to start pumping the branch of medium tanks for a start, they are the most comfortable for the game. Then it is worth proceeding to anti-tank self-propelled guns (PT-ACS), they have excellent combat effectiveness indicators. Especially because of the high armor, this technique can forgive mistakes in the game. And the last in line are heavy tanks, due to their low speed, they are very difficult to master and use, especially since they are very difficult to support and knock down the capture from the base. It is better to start them when you are fully familiar with the British technique. But already in the game patch 0.8.7, the developers introduced artillery representatives for this nation, so the best option would be to leave them for last.

But do not forget to play on all the equipment in the game, although it differs in game application, but this will allow you to study the intricacies of the game in more detail, it is the repeated play on different classes that allows you to show miracles in battles and wrest victory from their paws of enemies.

The new high-level British light tanks have everything you need to join the ranks of the best scouts in World of Tanks. These are one of the smallest vehicles in the game, which combine excellent camouflage, high mobility and decent armor penetration. If played correctly, you will become almost invisible to the enemy and give him a lot of problems.

Brief historical background

In the 1950s and 60s, British military engineers were actively developing new modifications of light tanks. The projects of that time can be considered outstanding because of their unusual design solutions. For example, some tanks had oscillating turrets or very powerful large-caliber guns. Most of these projects have remained drawings, and only a few have reached the prototype stage.

By introducing a new branch of technology, we are resurrecting forgotten projects of British engineers. We carefully studied archival drawings of light tanks of that era and selected the most interesting of them. And now you have a rare opportunity to play on relatively machines that have never been embodied in metal, but have been recreated in our game with maximum accuracy!

Let's take a closer look at the new branch and evaluate the key gameplay features of the British Scouts that will appear in the 1.6 update.

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GSR 3301 Setter

The research of the new branch of light tanks will start at Tier VI with the Cromwell tank, and the first vehicle will be GSR 3301 Setter. This "seven" is a transitional stage from medium tanks to light ones. The gameplay of this machine is similar to that of the CT , despite its belonging to light tanks. The fast and agile GSR 3301 Setter has excellent camouflage and boasts good armor penetration rates for both standard and special projectiles.

The feature of this machine is rear tower. Keep this in mind when choosing a firing position.

LHMTV

This British Tier VIII light tank is somewhat of an improved version of a Tier VII vehicle. The LHMTV boasts excellent base shell penetration, one of the best among Tier VIII light tanks. Playing it, you will be able to confidently deal damage even to well-armored vehicles, including medium and heavy tanks of your level.

Other characteristics of LHMTV are also on the level: good one-time damage and excellent dynamics. Use high speed and excellent maneuverability, make flank and rear attacks to make a big contribution to the victory of your team.

GSOR3301 AVR FS

This is not just a tank evolution, but a real breakthrough! The formidable GSOR3301 AVR FS with an impressive view will become virtually invisible in capable hands. This vehicle also boasts excellent armor penetration, which allows you to effectively deal damage while remaining in cover. The GSOR3301 AVR FS can quickly change flank and play the role of a passive firefly perfectly.

Manticore

By the way, we forgot to mention that high-tier British light tanks have a really unusual look. Manticore, located at Tier X, is no exception: its appearance is quite bizarre.

The pinnacle of British engineering of that era, the Manticore is the most dangerous vehicle in the tree. The camouflage and visibility of this "ten" is one of the best in the game, which makes this tank an incredibly effective reconnaissance tank. The armor penetration of the 105 mm gun is 248 mm for the base projectile, so even heavily armored enemy vehicles will be tough for you.

It is most effective to use Manticore for passive reconnaissance - here it has no equal. If necessary, you can take positions for tank destroyers and simply wait for the victim to appear in sight. And thanks to its compact size and large field of view, Manticore is able to provide high-quality "light" to allies.

Like other light tanks of the new branch, the Manticore has excellent armor penetration. But remember: the tank does not have the best stabilization of the gun while moving, so it is better to shoot while standing, and not on the move.

To make it easier for you to understand how to play the new "British", we share useful tips.

• All top tier British light tanks sacrifice armor for maneuverability. Take important positions, fire from cover or change flanks to act cunningly and subtly. You must carefully choose when to deal damage, and not try to play the role of a front-line machine!
• Always consider escape routes. Do not take rash actions during an attack or maneuver.
• Choose your position on the map carefully. Priority points are shelters where you can get before tank destroyers in order to take an advantageous position for the transfer of reconnaissance.
• Install accessories on the machine. First of all, Stereo Tube and Camouflage Net - they are vital.
• Remember that new light tanks have limited ammunition. Each projectile counts, and it must fly right on target!

We hope you enjoy the new British light tanks. Good luck on the battlefield!