A.C.I - Revision history

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-08-28T19:44:34Z

‎Description

U44629479: Edits

2023-12-27T12:41:08Z

Edits

U62649994: fixed up issues in survivability and armour

2023-12-27T11:55:59Z

fixed up issues in survivability and armour

U43191476: /* See also */

2023-11-09T15:30:46Z

‎See also

U44629479: /* Media */ Edits

2023-07-01T17:36:45Z

‎Media: Edits

U31139476: /* Media */ added media (history and game)

2023-07-01T17:30:35Z

‎Media: added media (history and game)

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-21T18:48:54Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U38088265: /* Mobility */ Updated

2022-09-17T14:38:27Z

‎Mobility: Updated

U38088265: /* Main armament */ Updated

2022-04-02T12:47:25Z

‎Main armament: Updated

U44629479: /* Ammo racks */ Added image, notes and filled the table

2022-02-07T18:40:29Z

‎Ammo racks: Added image, notes and filled the table

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Winged Lions"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/7469-event-operation-w-i-n-t-e-r-en|2021 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.]] event.
+The war with the Axis powers demanded ever-increasing investments from all members of the British Commonwealth. Australia was no exception, as it faced the threat of a Japanese invasion. In response, in 1940, work began in Australia on the development of its own tank. Development and construction of the vehicle were delayed due to the country's underdeveloped industry and increasing army demands, resulting in the first prototype being ready only by January 1942, followed by a second in March. Around this time, the tank was named '''Australian Cruiser Mark I "Sentinel"''', or shortened to '''A.C.I'''. Prototypes underwent tests until January 1943, with serial production commencing even before their completion in November 1942. A total of 65 vehicles were produced by June 1943, but they were not adopted for service due to serious technical problems identified during testing. Coupled with the rise in [[M4]] production in the USA and the redirection of Australian industry towards supporting Allied forces, this led to the cancellation of the Australian tank program.
 == General info ==

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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armoured front for its BR. The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively good penetration. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulnerable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
+In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armoured front for its BR. The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively easy to penetrate at its BR. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulnerable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->

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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armoured front for its BR. The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively good penetrable at 2.7. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulnerable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
+In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armoured front for its BR. The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively good penetration. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulnerable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->

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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+Related development:
-* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+* [[A.C.IV]]
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 == External links ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|HR57u5I3V58|'''The {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''Cmdr. Tyrael''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|HR57u5I3V58|'''Australian Cruiser Tanks - AC I "Sentinel" - AC IV "Woomera" (review starts at 1:49)''' - ''Cmdr. Tyrael''}}
 == See also ==

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	* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_ac1_sentinel Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]		* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_ac1_sentinel Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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		+	;Videos
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		+	{{Youtube-gallery\|HR57u5I3V58\|'''The {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''Cmdr. Tyrael''}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:QF 2-pounder (40 mm)/Ammunition|Shot Mk.1 AP/T, Shell Mk.2, Shot Mk.IXB APCBC/T, Shell Mk.1 AP/T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=511|rbMinHp=292}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=527|rbMinHp=301}}
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armored front for its BR . The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively good penetrable at 2.7. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulndrable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
+In general, the A.C.I is very good at head-on engagements, due to its very well armoured front for its BR. The sides are with a thickness of only around 45 mm relatively good penetrable at 2.7. Tanks using large-calibre HE shells are dangerous, because of the overpressure mechanics that will often take out the driver and the machine gunner as well as the transmission. The lower front is quite vulnerable, if shot, the transmission will most likely break down, the crew won't take damage usually.
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 130 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 17.1 || 23.7 || 28.8 || 31.9 || 33.9 || rowspan="2" | 3.64 || rowspan="2" | 3.22 || rowspan="2" | 2.97 || rowspan="2" | 2.80
+| rowspan="2" | 130 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 28.6 || 39.5 || 48.0 || 53.1 || 56.5 || rowspan="2" | 3.64 || rowspan="2" | 3.22 || rowspan="2" | 2.97 || rowspan="2" | 2.80
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| 10.7 || 12.6 || 15.3 || 16.9 || 18.0
+| 17.9 || 21.0 || 25.5 || 28.2 || 30.0
 |-
 |}
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 == 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).'' -->
 The A.C.I's sloped frontal armour is great in medium range skirmishes since it will bounce most shots. The weak gun however forces you to come close to your targets to get a chance to penetrate. The armour is best used in combination with the A.C.I's good mobility.
 Notable enemies include the Panzer III, the Marder III H and the early T-34s.
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 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
-* Diversely sloped frontal hull armor is sturdy against common foes, like [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3A3 Stuart]] and [[M5 Stuart (Family)|M5 Stuart]], [[T-50]]
+* Diversely sloped frontal hull armour is sturdy against common foes, like [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3A3 Stuart]] and [[M5 Stuart (Family)|M5 Stuart]], [[T-50]]
 * Outstanding gun depression, allowing hull-down tactics
 * Can easily frontally engage most enemies

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-<!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
+[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.13.0.105''' -->
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
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-| '''130''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+| '''130''' || 104&nbsp;''(+26)'' || 81&nbsp;''(+49)'' || 59&nbsp;''(+71)'' || 37&nbsp;''(+93)'' || 19&nbsp;''(+111)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+129)'' || No
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 === Machine guns ===