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Rooikat Mk.1D

2020-03-27T01:42:16Z

U31020317: /* Main armament */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_rooikat_76}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===

Armor on the Rooikat is, to say the least, nonexistent. You will be safe from rifle caliber MGs from all angles, but 12.7mm and above will be able to penetrate your sides at close ranges. Cannon armed aircraft will also be a significant threat. This vehicle also has hullbreak, so any main gun will probably kill you instantly. Therefore, your key to survival is mobility. It also comes stock with a desert yellow camouflage, which can be problematic on certain maps.

=== Mobility ===
The mobility on the Rooikat is best described as good. It's decently fast both on and off-road, but suffers from a poor turning circle and a somewhat under-powered engine, at least when stock. Users should not be surprised if they have trouble climbing even mild grades from a standstill and it is not uncommon to need to back up and gain some momentum before being able overcome some hills

{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 879|rbMinHp= 501}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===
The Rooikat is armed with the Denel 76mm GT-4 cannon. As far as game-play goes, its essentially a hand loaded version of the OTO-Melara 76mm/62 gun found on the OTOMATIC. It fires the same APFSDS and has HE with similar performance to the shell found on the OTOMATIC, albeit not VT fused and thus far less useful. It's APFSDS has the ability to frontally penetrate any opponent in its bracket, although the odd Maus may be troublesome particularly if angled. It has a base 8.7s reload which can be reduced to 6.7s through a fully trained and aced crew. Unfortunately this reload is exactly as long as the reload on 105mm armed vehicles it may face in its bracket such as the Leopard series, OF-40 series, Centauro, and AMX-30 series. It also has the somewhat questionable accuracy of the OTO-Melara 76mm, so do not be surprised if its shots aren't pinpoint, though this matters more for shooting down the odd helicopter than for tanks. It gets access to a laser rangefinder to make long range shots easier which is useful on large maps like Sinai. It has decent turret traverse and good firing angles, so its quite flexible in terms of positioning.

''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Currently the fastest vehicle in-game (120 km/h in RB), even with stock modules it can often drive off-road as fast as an upgraded [[BMP-2]]
* Access to APFSDS rounds
* Able to hull-break light tanks with the APFSDS round
* One of the only British scout tanks, along with the [[Warrior]]
* Sides and front can stop .50 cals at slight angle or at 100+ metres
* Cheap to repair, {{sl}} 3,600 stock, {{sl}} 6,161 spaded
* Has a laser rangefinder that can measure up to 4,260 m
* Very good reverse speed at -43 km/h
* Has good zoom for its optics (8.0x - 12.0x)

'''Cons:'''

* Despite the indicated top speed, the vehicle will rarely get to 100+ km/h
* Not as good at reversing as other British light tanks or the [[Object 906]]
* Weak armour overall, unlike [[Warrior]] it will succumb to any autocannon fire instantly
* Vehicle will not be able to stabilise the gun at speeds of 75+ km/h (46.6+ mph)
* Has a rather large turning circle, so turning around in confined areas may require 3-point turns.

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|qoprhFB5S7I|'''The Shooting Range #179''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:30 discusses the Rooikat Mk.1D.}}

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/6496-development-rooikat-76-mk-1d-desert-cat-en|[Devblog] Rooikat 76 Mk.1D: Desert Cat]]

{{Britain light tanks}}

Rooikat Mk.1D

2020-03-27T01:17:41Z

U31020317: /* Survivability and armour */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_rooikat_76}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===

Armor on the Rooikat is, to say the least, nonexistent. You will be safe from rifle caliber MGs from all angles, but 12.7mm and above will be able to penetrate your sides at close ranges. Cannon armed aircraft will also be a significant threat. This vehicle also has hullbreak, so any main gun at this tier will probably kill you instantly. Therefore, your key to survival is mobility.

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 879|rbMinHp= 501}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Currently the fastest vehicle in-game (120 km/h in RB), even with stock modules it can often drive off-road as fast as an upgraded [[BMP-2]]
* Access to APFSDS rounds
* Able to hull-break light tanks with the APFSDS round
* One of the only British scout tanks, along with the [[Warrior]]
* Sides and front can stop .50 cals at slight angle or at 100+ metres
* Cheap to repair, {{sl}} 3,600 stock, {{sl}} 6,161 spaded
* Has a laser rangefinder that can measure up to 4,260 m
* Very good reverse speed at -43 km/h
* Has good zoom for its optics (8.0x - 12.0x)

'''Cons:'''

* Despite the indicated top speed, the vehicle will rarely get to 100+ km/h
* Not as good at reversing as other British light tanks or the [[Object 906]]
* Weak armour overall, unlike [[Warrior]] it will succumb to any autocannon fire instantly
* Vehicle will not be able to stabilise the gun at speeds of 75+ km/h (46.6+ mph)
* Has a rather large turning circle, so turning around in confined areas may require 3-point turns.

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|qoprhFB5S7I|'''The Shooting Range #179''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:30 discusses the Rooikat Mk.1D.}}

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/6496-development-rooikat-76-mk-1d-desert-cat-en|[Devblog] Rooikat 76 Mk.1D: Desert Cat]]

{{Britain light tanks}}

Rooikat Mk.1D

2020-03-26T19:13:44Z

U31020317: /* Pros and cons */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_rooikat_76}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
Armor on the Rooikat is, to say the least, nonexistent. You will be safe from rifle caliber MGs from all angles, but 12.7mm and above will be able to penetrate your sides at close ranges. Cannon armed aircraft will also be a significant threat. This vehicle also has hullbreak, so any main gun will probably kill you instantly. Therefore, your key to survival is mobility.

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 879|rbMinHp= 501}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Currently the fastest vehicle in-game (120 km/h in RB), even with stock modules it can often drive off-road as fast as an upgraded [[BMP-2]]
* Access to APFSDS rounds
* Able to hull-break light tanks with the APFSDS round
* One of the only British scout tanks, along with the [[Warrior]]
* Sides and front can stop .50 cals at slight angle or at 100+ metres
* Cheap to repair, {{sl}} 3,600 stock, {{sl}} 6,161 spaded
* Has a laser rangefinder that can measure up to 4,260 m
* Very good reverse speed at -43 km/h
* Has good zoom for its optics (8.0x - 12.0x)

'''Cons:'''

* Despite the indicated top speed, the vehicle will rarely get to 100+ km/h
* Not as good at reversing as other British light tanks or the [[Object 906]]
* Weak armour overall, unlike [[Warrior]] it will succumb to any autocannon fire instantly
* Vehicle will not be able to stabilise the gun at speeds of 75+ km/h (46.6+ mph)
* Has a rather large turning circle, so turning around in confined areas may require 3-point turns.

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|qoprhFB5S7I|'''The Shooting Range #179''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:30 discusses the Rooikat Mk.1D.}}

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/6496-development-rooikat-76-mk-1d-desert-cat-en|[Devblog] Rooikat 76 Mk.1D: Desert Cat]]

{{Britain light tanks}}

Rooikat Mk.1D

2020-03-26T19:11:11Z

U31020317: /* Survivability and armour */

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_rooikat_76}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
Armor on the Rooikat is, to say the least, nonexistent. You will be safe from rifle caliber MGs from all angles, but 12.7mm and above will be able to penetrate your sides at close ranges. Cannon armed aircraft will also be a significant threat. This vehicle also has hullbreak, so any main gun will probably kill you instantly. Therefore, your key to survival is mobility.

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 879|rbMinHp= 501}}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Currently the fastest vehicle in-game (120 km/h in RB), even with stock modules it can often drive off-road as fast as an upgraded [[BMP-2]]
* Access to APFSDS rounds
* Able to hull-break light tanks with the APFSDS round
* One of the only British scout tanks, along with the [[Warrior]]
* Sides and front can stop .50 cals at slight angle or at 100+ metres
* Cheap to repair, {{sl}} 3,600 stock, {{sl}} 6,161 spaded
* Has a laser rangefinder that can measure up to 4,260 m
* Very good reverse speed at -43 km/h
* Has good zoom for its optics (8.0x - 12.0x)

'''Cons:'''

* Despite the indicated top speed, the vehicle will rarely get to 100+ km/h
* Not as good at reversing as other British light tanks or the [[Object 906]]
* Weak armour overall, unlike [[Warrior]] it will succumb to any autocannon fire instantly
* Vehicle will not be able to stabilise the gun at speeds of 75+ km/h (46.6+ mph)

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|qoprhFB5S7I|'''The Shooting Range #179''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:30 discusses the Rooikat Mk.1D.}}

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/6496-development-rooikat-76-mk-1d-desert-cat-en|[Devblog] Rooikat 76 Mk.1D: Desert Cat]]

{{Britain light tanks}}

Tortoise

2019-01-30T18:56:59Z

U31020317: Changed APCBC velocity from 1043 m/s to 929 m/s to match in game statistics

{{Specs-Card|code=uk_a39_tortoise}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_Tortoise.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''A39 Tortoise''' is a Rank IV British tank destroyer with a battle rating of 6.7 (AB/RB) and 6.3 (SB). It was released along with the entire British tree line in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. A huge casemate structure made as an assault vehicle akin to the American's [[T95|T95]], the Tortoise presents thick raw sloped armour with a unique heavy punching 94 mm cannon.

The Tortoise, as its name suggest, sacrifices speed to survivability.

'''Armour''' 
With its cast 152 mm sloped armour, the Tortoise can survive most head on encounters. The area around the gun mantlet is 215 mm thick with a flat surface under the gunner's optics. It has a 55 mm plate (75°) under the gun and a 170 mm semi-rounded LFP. Sides are 152 mm thick. The engine deck's side armour is 101.6 mm thick with an asymmetry on the left. Rear armour is 100-110 mm thick flat plates. At this BR, there are not many tanks that can penetrate such thick material from the front. If used correctly, this vehicle should only get out of battles with a few 75, 88 and 122 mm scratches.

If, by any chance, an enemy gets through this massive steel casing, there is no less than '''7''' ''spaced out'' crew members to soak up damage. Most of the time, the AA gunner's cupola gets penetrated, since it is only 100 mm flat armour. AP (and APDS) shells will only disable the AA defenses while any APHE shell may incapacitate the driver and 1 or 2 loaders. If unlucky, it will detonate the ''massive ammo rack'' lying on the floor. Another common angle of attack is the machine gunner's port. Once again, AP shots will knock-out 2-3 non-essential crew members (machine gunner, commander, loader) and APHE shells may even eliminate the gunner. Sometimes, when getting too exposed, the 170 mm almost flat LFP gets shot at. This will usually disable the gunner, transmission and even ignite an ammo rack if there's enough explosive. A few highly penetrating tanks may shoot through the flat 215 mm surface underneath the gunner's optics. This usually means an instant knock-out for the Tortoise if it happens to be an [[IS-2]], [[Tiger II (H)|Tiger II (H)]] since there are ammo racks all around the gunner. Any penetrating hit to the side usually means an instant elimination (if not immediate, the following shot should be the last). The cannon barrel is often targeted by players: its large and thin muzzle brake tends to be damaged easily. Note that some large HE shells may tear through the top armour, wrecking havoc in the crew compartment.

'''Mobility''' 
Such a great armour plays heavily on mobility. With a max speed of 20 km/h in both directions, neutral steering and wide tracks, this tank has good enough mobility to get into position and fire on the enemy. It is not advised to travel up to the frontlines since it will only expose weak spots, make flanking easier, and take a really long time due to poor max speed.

'''Firepower''' 
Unlike other British Rank IV tanks, the Tortoise does not fire APDS or HESH ammunition, it relies on pure AP shells. Fortunately, these large caliber rounds are roughly similar to [[Ordnance QF 20-pounder Mk.I (84 mm)|20-pounder cannon's]] APDS, meaning the learning curve from the [[Charioteer Mk VII|Charioteer Mk VII]] not too steep. Plus, these 94 mm shells are ''stock rounds'' in the A39 meaning they're free to use.

The secondary armament on this tank is an AA turret with twin-mounted [[BESA (7.92 mm)|BESA]] MG, good for dealing with low-flying planes and even some bombers, although these MGs lack the power of cannons for aircraft encountered in mixed battles at this BR. Since this turret is the main weak spot on this tank's frontal armour, it is often disabled in the first few shots.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===

'''Armour type:'''

* Cast homogeneous armour
* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side hull, Rear hull, Hull roof, Superstructure roof)

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 55 mm (75°) ''Front glacis'' 170 mm (3-71°) ''Lower glacis'' || 110 + 50.8 mm || 100 mm (10-45°) || 25 mm
|-
| Superstructure || 215 mm (0-59°), 152 mm (0-45°) ''Front armour'' 96 + 80 + 152 mm ''Gun mantlet''|| 152 mm || 110 mm (0-7°) || 50.8 mm
|-
! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
|-
| Cupola || 101.6 mm || 25 mm
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

* Suspension wheels and bogies are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick.
* Tracks on the side of the Tortoise give an additional 30 mm of armour.
* The steel boxes on the side of the rear of the Tortoise grant only an extra 5 mm of armour.

=== Mobility ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Mobility characteristic
|-
! Weight (tons)
! colspan="1" | Add-on Armor weight (tons)
! colspan="1" | Max speed (km/h)
|-
| rowspan="2" | 81.3 || colspan="1" rowspan="2" | N/A || colspan="1" | 20.6 (AB)
|-
|19.0 (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
|-
|''Arcade''
|923
|___
|-
|''Realistic/Simulator''
|575
|650
|-
! colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
|-
|''Arcade''
|11.35
|__.__
|-
|''Realistic/Simulator''
|7.07
|7.99
|-
|}

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

{{main|Ordnance QF 32-pounder (94 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Ordnance QF 32-pounder (94 mm)|94 mm OQF 32-pounder]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" | 60 || -10°/+18° || ±20° || N/A
|-
! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
! style="width:4em" |Mode
! style="width:4em" |Stock
! style="width:4em" |Upgraded
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| ''Arcade'' || 5.90 || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Realistic'' || 5.90 || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| 11.80 || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
! 10m
! 100m
! 500m
! 1000m
! 1500m
! 2000m
|-
| Shot Mk.1 || APCBC ||243 || 239 || 228 || 212 || 199 || 189
|-
| Shell Mk.1 || HE || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13 || 13
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" |Velocity in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
''in m:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
''in mm:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):''
! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° from horizontal:''
! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
|-
! 0%
! 50%
! 100%
|-
| Shot Mk.1 || APCBC || 929 || 15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| Shell Mk.1 || HE || 1043 || 13 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 920 || +0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}

===== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] =====
[[File:Ammoracks_Tortoise.png|right|thumbnail|x250px|[[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] of the Tortoise.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full ammo
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Ammo Part
! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |2nd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |3rd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |4th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |5th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Visual discrepancy
|-
|| '''60''' || style="text-align:right" | ''Projectiles'' ''Propellants'' || 54 ''(+6)'' 26 ''(+34)'' || 47 ''(+13)'' 19 ''(+41)'' || 41 ''(+19)'' 13 ''(+47)'' || 33 ''(+27)'' 7 ''(+53)'' || 1 ''(+59)''   || style="text-align:left" | No
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=== Machine guns ===

{{main|BESA (7.92 mm)}}

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! colspan="7" | [[BESA (7.92 mm)|7.92 mm BESA]]
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! colspan="7" | ''Cupola mount'' (x2)
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! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity each)
! rowspan="1" | Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
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| colspan="4" | 6,750 (225) || 600 || -6°/+20° || ±180°
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== Usage in the battles ==

The A39 Tortoise is the quintessence of British Heavy Anti-Tank line (mostly prototypes), which features vehicles such as the [[3 inch Gun Carrier]], basically, it is an upgraded design from the [[Churchill Mk VII|Churchill Mk VII]] bearing heavy armour and a good gun to support infantry against any threat while being able to withstand a few shots. One must stay at distances and snipe ennemies with the very precise [[Ordnance QF 32-pounder (94 mm)|32 pdr OQF]] while allowing the enemy no chance to target weak spots. With it's slow speed and firing rate, this is not a frontline tank. It gets easily outflanked.

The A39 is a true tank destroyer in all senses: the longer the range, the better it performs. It moves slowly so it's not recommended for rushing the frontline, it plays much better as an entrenched shooter that can change a game by denying enemy presence in its arc of fire. Its only weakness is the lack of HE filler making general knowledge of tank internals a must as with most British tanks. With good gun depression, it's mostly invincible when hulled down and can retreat fairly easily due to good reverse speed and heavy mass allowing it to build up speed.

Here is a few tips for specific kinds of terrain:

'''Plains''' 
This type of terrain is barely exempt of any structure, mainly, only a few hills will hide enemies. Maps such as [[Kursk (Ground Forces)|Kursk]], [[Mozdok (Ground Forces)|Mozdok]] and [[Jungle]] can be described as such. Find a good view on the battlefield and nullify any attempt from the enemy to move. Scout with binoculars (default key "G") and pop out to fire at any useful target. Peek-a-boo tactics are really good with this tank. Do not bother to move from position: the A39 can take many shots before going down. Reposition only if enemy line gets too close or if there is a flanker coming.

'''Urban''' 
These kind of grounds are all about buildings, terrain variation is almost nonexistent. Maps such as [[Abandoned_Factory_(Ground_Forces)|Abandoned Factory]], [[Port_Novorossiysk|Port Novorossiysk]] and [[Advance_to_the_Rhine|Advance to the Rhine]] are urban battlefield. This is the most tricky scenario to face with the Tortoise. Pick an alley and cover it from one end or ambush near a capture point, if feeling lucky. Always try to stay near allied cover.

'''Rural''' 
Rural maps are a mix of the two former: a small urban map surrounded by plains. Maps such as [[Fields_of_Poland|Fields of Poland]], [[Eastern Europe (Ground Forces)|Eastern Europe]] and [[Normandy (Ground Forces)|Normandy]] are rural environments. Stay around the town and ''never'' get in, cover alleys from afar, make the enemy fear to turn any corner. Try to get as far as possible to the town and keep an eye for flankers.

'''Mountains''' 
These maps feature high terrain deformation with steep hills and even walls. Maps such as [[Ash_River|Ash River]], [[Karelia]] and [[Frozen_Pass|Frozen Pass]] falls under this designation. Use the same tactics as with plains while being extra careful since flanking is easier on these kind of maps. Stick to the rear of allied armour or play as a bullet magnet, leaving light tanks a way to flank the enemy without getting too much attention. Make sure to hide weak spots behind props such as rocks or walls, leaving only the gun mantlet exposed.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Survivability

:* Front armour is nearly impenetrable
:* 7 crew members makes it very hard for enemies to knock them all out quickly
:* Can take many shots and still get away with minimal damage
:* Very spacious, makes it hard to hit multiple crew members and/or modules
:* Extremely sloped upper glacis and front armour will often bounce a lot of shots
:* Indestructible at long range
:* Thick sides makes angling very effective and diagonal movement safe

* Firepower

:* Great penetration even with stock shells
:* Can penetrate a Tiger II H's turret at 2000m
:* Excellent gun arc for a turretless tank destroyer making it easier to angle and hide weak spots.
:* Fully rotating twin MG turret makes good AA defense

* Mobility

:* Max speed reached both forward and reverse
:* Neutral steering

* Others

:* Very intimidating vehicle, many other tanks will often not engage and/or run away

'''Cons:'''

* Survivability

:* Weak spot between the upper and lower glacis
:* Weak spots easy to target in close combat
::* Commander's cupola (rounded 100 mm)
::* Area bottom right to the gun (flat 215 mm)
::* Machine Gunner's MG port (flat 152 mm)
:* Transmission easily taken out
:* Side and back armour are easily penetrated
:* Hard to hide behind cover due to its size
:* Cast armour makes it a little less strong than Tiger II's UFP (see [[:Armour#Types_of_armour_in-game|Types of armour]])

* Mobility

:* Extremely slow (18 km/h)
:* Hard to manoeuvre over any rough terrain
:* Easily outflanked by medium and light tanks due to its low speed and turning rate

* Firepower

:* No explosive filler in AP shells
:* Only gets two shell types APCBC and HE.

* Others

:* The weight makes it impossible to tow if stuck
:* Long repair times, especially tracks

== History ==

===Development===
Years before the invasion of Normandy, there were men among the Allied planners worrying about the heavily-defended fortification lines such as the Siegfried Line blocking the path from France to Germany. One of the proposed methods was to develop extremely heavily armoured vehicles capable of destroying any fortification it comes across and any resistance the German had. Britain and America both worked on this project in order to develop these super-heavy tanks.

The British began to develop a new type of vehicle to counter this threat, the "Assault Tanks" that focuses all effort on armour. The first development for such a tank began in 1943 as the [[Excelsior|A33 Excelsior]] tank, though this was cancelled with better reliability of the [[Churchill Mk VII|Churchill infantry tank]]. The Secretary of State for War and the Minister of Supply sent out specifications for the "Assault Tanks" in April 1943, to which the Nuffield Organisation react with 18 designs for the specifications between May 1943 to February 1944, named ''AT1'' to ''AT18''. Each design was more armoured than its predecessor, but design ''AT16'' was approved by the Tank Board in February 1944. It was proposed that 25 vehicles would be produced and thus work began throughout the rest of the war. Six units were produced before production came to an end.

===Design===
The ''AT16'' was renamed the '''A39 Tortoise Heavy Assault Tank''' during its production life. The Tortoise is a fixed casemate design. Though classified as an "Assault Tank", it was in reality a self-propelled/assault gun. The fixed casemate superstructure limited the gun traverse, but the front armour is very thick at 225 mm. This large amount of armour came at the increased weight of 80 tons and a height of 10 feet. The gun is the 96 mm 32-pounder gun that provided effective explosive and armour-penetration capabilities, good enough to destroy a [[Panther G|Panther]] tank at 1,000 yards away. The Tortoise is powered by a Meteor engine with a all-speed transmission system for equal speed forward and reverse. The suspension is a bogie system, with each bogie having a pair of wheels that are linked to a transverse torsion bar. The vehicle holds a crew of six people, two of which are loaders for the 32-pounder gun.

===Cancellation===
By the time the few prototypes of the vehicles were made, World War II in Europe ended in May 1945. The rapid demilitarization and lack of need for such a vehicle reduced the original order amount to just 6 vehicles, which were built. One was sent to Germany for evaluation trials, where the Tortoise proved itself as being mechanically reliable and its 32-pounder a great asset on the battlefield. It's undoing was its 80 ton weight, which gave it a low speed and a logistical nightmare to transport around the region.

In the end, the super heavy tanks designs made by the Americans ([[T28|T28]]) and the British (Tortoise) only proved that such needs for tanks were unnecessary. The Siegfried Line and other such fortifications were taken out by use of the standard issued medium tanks such as the [[M4|M4 Shermans]], proving that affordable, mass-produced vehicles could dominate the modern battlefield. The only positive note that these heavy tanks provided was that it showed the true extent of American and British industrial capabilities, being able to produce these massive monsters.

== Media ==

{{youtube|url = FafvSJDEfwA|Bovington Tank Museum Tank Chats: Tortoise}}

== Read also ==
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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== Sources ==
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