AB 41 - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The AB 41 was one of the more common vehicles in the Royal Italian army had in service, being active on all fronts that Italy was active in, such as in the Balkans and Africa. The main role for this platform was to provide infantry support when attacking the enemy head on or during ambushes.
+The '''Autoblinda (AB) 41''' was an Italian armoured car developed by Fiat-Ansaldo. By the 1930s, the Italian army was equipped with outdated and limited Lancia IZ and Fiat-Terni Tripoli armoured cars, designed during World War I. The army needed a new combat vehicle for reconnaissance and patrolling in desert conditions. Work on the AB 41 took place between 1937 and 1939. Initially, it was planned to equip the armoured car with only machine gun armament (three 8 mm Breda Mod.38s), however, due to Italy's entry into the war and the beginning of hostilities in North Africa, it was decided to install a 20 mm Breda Mod.35 autocannon on the AB 41. During production from 1940 to 1943, approximately 600 AB 41s were built, making it the most produced Italian armoured vehicle during this period. The armoured car earned a good reputation among Italian troops on the North African theatre of operations, and it was used not only by the Italians but also by the Germans.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]], the AB 41 is very lightly armoured. At its battle rating, most opponents can easily penetrate its armour, leaving it heavily damaged or destroyed outright. Its armour can withstand machine gun fire to some extent, but enemy aircraft with powerful cannons remain a threat. However, the vehicle makes up for its lack of armour with mobility and firepower. Much of the Italian tech tree has a similar doctrine, and using the AB 41, you can outmanoeuvre your comrades to take enemies by surprise. The AB 41 is armed with a 20 mm Breda Mod.35 autocannon, which can be upgraded to equip the PzGr 40 belt. This cannon can easily take down many of your opponents, especially if you attack from the side. The turret also has decent elevation angles, allowing you to target enemy aircraft flying near the battlefield.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]], the AB 41 is very lightly armoured. At its battle rating, most opponents can easily penetrate its armour, leaving it heavily damaged or destroyed outright. Its armour can withstand machine gun fire to some extent, but enemy aircraft with powerful cannons remain a threat. However, the vehicle makes up for its lack of armour with mobility and firepower. Much of the Italian tech tree follows a similar doctrine, and using the AB 41, you can outmanoeuvre your comrades to take enemies by surprise. The AB 41 is armed with a 20 mm Breda Mod.35 autocannon, with access to a PzGr 40 HVAP belt. This cannon can easily take down many opponents, especially if you attack from the side. The turret also has decent elevation angles, allowing you to target enemy aircraft flying near the battlefield.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The AB 41 (introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]) was one of the more common vehicles the Royal Italian army had in service, The AB 41s were active on all fronts that Italy was active in, such as in the Balkans and Africa. The main role for this platform was to provide infantry support when attacking the enemy head on or during ambushes. It is very lightly armoured, in real life and in game. Generally speaking a lot of what you will face at your battle rating will be able to easily penetrate your armour and leave you either near to destruction or very close to it. Its armour can only withstand certain level of machine gun fire which means enemy aircraft with potent cannons will also be a threat. What it doesn't lack in is mobility and firepower. A lot of the Italian tech tree vehicles follow the same type of doctrine, with this vehicle you will be able to be ahead of your comrades which will allow you to pick enemies off where they least expect. In terms of armament the AB 41 is equipped with the [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] autocannon, later in the modification line you have the possibility to unlock the PzGr 40 belt. This 20mm is able to make short work of a lot of the enemies you face, especially if you can flank them and hit them from the sides. The turret offers decent elevation angles so at times you may also be able to take out enemy aircraft flying near the battlefield.
+The AB 41 was one of the more common vehicles in the Royal Italian army had in service, being active on all fronts that Italy was active in, such as in the Balkans and Africa. The main role for this platform was to provide infantry support when attacking the enemy head on or during ambushes.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' or '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a reserve rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].
+The AB 41 (introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]) was one of the more common vehicles the Royal Italian army had in service, The AB 41s were active on all fronts that Italy was active in, such as in the Balkans and Africa. The main role for this platform was to provide infantry support when attacking the enemy head on or during ambushes. It is very lightly armoured, in real life and in game. Generally speaking a lot of what you will face at your battle rating will be able to easily penetrate your armour and leave you either near to destruction or very close to it. Its armour can only withstand certain level of machine gun fire which means enemy aircraft with potent cannons will also be a threat. What it doesn't lack in is mobility and firepower. A lot of the Italian tech tree vehicles follow the same type of doctrine, with this vehicle you will be able to be ahead of your comrades which will allow you to pick enemies off where they least expect. In terms of armament the AB 41 is equipped with the [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]] autocannon, later in the modification line you have the possibility to unlock the PzGr 40 belt. This 20mm is able to make short work of a lot of the enemies you face, especially if you can flank them and hit them from the sides. The turret offers decent elevation angles so at times you may also be able to take out enemy aircraft flying near the battlefield.
 == General info ==

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 '''Armour type:'''
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 | Hull || 8 mm (22°) ''Upper Plate'' <br> 8 mm (44-68°) ''Upper Glacis'' <br> 8 mm (19-50°) ''Lower Glacis'' || 8 mm (29°) ''Top'' <br> 8 mm (12°) ''Bottom'' || 8 mm (16°) ''Crew Compartment'' <br> 18 mm (spherical) ''Rear MG Port'' <br> 5 mm (33°) ''Engine Compartment'' <br> 6 mm (27°) ''Lower plate'' || 6 mm ''Crew Compartment'' <br> 6 mm (18°) ''Engine Compartment - Centre'' <br> 8 mm (39°) ''Engine Compartment - Sides''
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-| Turret || 18 mm (11°) ''Turret front''  <br> 8 mm (cylindrical) ''Gun mantlet'' || 8 mm (24-25°) || 8 mm (17-18°) || 6 mm
+| Turret || 18 mm (11°) ''Turret front'' <br> 8 mm (cylindrical) ''Gun mantlet'' || 8 mm (24-25°) || 8 mm (17-18°) || 6 mm
 |}
 '''Notes:'''
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 * Viewports on the turret are 6 mm thick.
 * Mudguards are 8 mm thick.
 === Mobility ===

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 * Good acceleration
 * Much quicker than other tracked competitors because it can steer both sides at 45° angle
-* Can take very sharp turns at low speed
+* Tight turn radius at low speed
 * Unlocks potent PzGr 40 APCR belt that is identical to the German 20 mm autocannons, giving it impressive close range penetration
 * Good reverse speed
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 '''Cons:'''
-* The armour protection is only enough to stop rifle-calibre bullets
+* The armour protection is barely enough to stop rifle-calibre bullets
 * Off-road mobility is lacklustre
-* Sharp turns leave it vulnerable to tipping over
+* Sharp turns make it prone to tipping over
 * Only 8 rounds per magazine, which is quickly expended
-* Long reload for a small magazine
+* Long reload time for a small magazine
 * Individual shells don't do much internal damage upon penetration; multiple magazines may be required
 * PzGr 40 belt is a tier IV modification
-* Default belt is half API-T and half HEF-T Shells
+* API-T rounds struggle at longer ranges or against even slightly angled armour
 == History ==

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 * Mudguards are 8 mm thick.
-The armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is very weak, and will not protect it from any weapons, including some light machine guns at close range. From the front an inexperienced enemy may shoot the turret, which is the most heavily armoured portion, but even that is easy to penetrate by all anti-tank weapons. From the side many shots will over penetrate, killing only two of the four crew members at most; from the side the crew is well spaced out. From the front the crew members are lined up, making it an easy one shot kill. The ammunition stowage is a large target from the side, but it will not always explode when hit.
+The armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is very weak, and will not protect it from most weapons on the battlefield, including some light machine guns at closer ranges. Speed is the primary armour of the AB41. One upside is that some side shots will not be instant kills, since the crew is well spaced out. Ammunition will not always go off when hit either, another bonus to the AB41. However, fronal fire will result in a crew kill from many weapons, and HE/HEAT shells will probably kill even if just a glancing blow.
 === Mobility ===

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 * '''PzGr 40:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} - Highest penetrating belt. However, the post-penetration effects are very poor. In close combat, aiming for modules and crew members is advised. Its effects against angled armour is limited due to the nature of the HVAP shells, however the base penetration compensates such drawback.
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+{{:Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T*, API-T, HVAP-T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' or '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' or '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a reserve rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].
 == General info ==
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 ==== Ammunition ====
 * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} - Half the belt is composed of HEFI-T* shells, which will do negligible damage against armoured targets. However against aircraft and vehicles with exposed crew, they can prove deadly.
 * '''Perforante mod.35:''' {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}} - Intermediate usage until the better PzGr 40 can be used. Decent enough against light tanks and other vehicles from the rear.
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 With these advantages in mind, there are several playstyles for this vehicle:
 * The first option is to play a harasser role. Using the excellent mobility, the {{PAGENAME}} can get to the best positions on the map early and ambush enemy vehicles. Once you have struck and taken an enemy out, use the mobility to relocate to a new position and repeat the process.
 * A second option is to use this vehicle to flank the enemy tanks while your teammates face them. Using your speed and mobility, you go around to take the enemy in a pincer movement.
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[AB 43]]
 ;Tanks of comparable role, configuration and era
 * [[Sd.Kfz.234/1]]
 * [[AMD.35]]

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-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 124|rbMinHp= 71}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=124|rbMinHp=71}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 | Perforante mod.35 || 38 || 36 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
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-| PzGr 40 || 64 || 63 || 27 || 19 || 14 || 10
+| PzGr 40 || 48 || 45 || 31 || 20 || 14 || 10
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 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''