Centauro I 105 R - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-Following the development of the Centauro I 105, the Italian army set up a competition for an ERA package for Centauro units placed in Somalia. British Royal Ordnance designed the ROMOR-A to be fitted for the Centauro units in Italian service. 10 units where sent to Somalia to be directly attached to the vehicles while other 10 where sent to Italy for further testing, the upgrade was a success mainly to the easiness of use of the ROMOR-A ERA package, being easy to attach midfield.
+Following the development of the Centauro I 105, the Italian army set up a competition for an ERA package for Centauro units placed in Somalia. British Royal Ordnance designed the ROMOR-A to be fitted for the Centauro units in Italian service. 10 units were sent to Somalia to be directly attached to the vehicles while another 10 were sent to Italy for further testing, the upgrade was a success mainly to the easiness of use of the ROMOR-A ERA package, being easy to attach in the field.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]. The Centauro I 105 ROMOR is the same as the original Centauri I 105 but with the addition of ROMOR-A ERA, this means increased protection against HEAT and HE warheads, however it does not change the playstyle of the vehicle in almost any way. It is still very easy to destroy with APFDSDS or APDS ammunition from regular tanks guns or autocannons. Use this vehicle as a sniper, using its mobility and agility to your advantage, it has access to a powerful 105mm cannon with good APFSDS ammunition as well as first generation thermal sight for the gunner for easier target acquisition.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]], the Centauro I 105 ROMOR is the same as the original [[Centauro I 105]] but with the addition of ROMOR-A ERA. This means increased protection against HEAT and HE warheads, however it does not change the playstyle of the vehicle in almost any way. It is still very easy to destroy with APFSDS or APDS ammunition from regular tank guns or autocannons. Use this vehicle as a sniper, using its mobility and agility to your advantage, it has access to a powerful 105 mm cannon with good APFSDS ammunition as well as first generation thermal sight for the gunner for easier target acquisition.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].
+Following the development of the Centauro I 105, the Italian army set up a competition for an ERA package for Centauro units placed in Somalia. British Royal Ordnance designed the ROMOR-A to be fitted for the Centauro units in Italian service. 10 units where sent to Somalia to be directly attached to the vehicles while other 10 where sent to Italy for further testing, the upgrade was a success mainly to the easiness of use of the ROMOR-A ERA package, being easy to attach midfield.
-The {{PAGENAME}} is a variant of the [[Centauro I 105]], but with the addition of ROMOR-A ERA present on the hull and turret. It is also known as the Centauro ROMOR.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]. The Centauro I 105 ROMOR is the same as the original Centauri I 105 but with the addition of ROMOR-A ERA, this means increased protection against HEAT and HE warheads, however it does not change the playstyle of the vehicle in almost any way. It is still very easy to destroy with APFDSDS or APDS ammunition from regular tanks guns or autocannons. Use this vehicle as a sniper, using its mobility and agility to your advantage, it has access to a powerful 105mm cannon with good APFSDS ammunition as well as first generation thermal sight for the gunner for easier target acquisition.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=it_b1_centauro_romor Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[Radkampfwagen 90]]
 * [[Rooikat 105]]

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 The Centauro I 105 R, like its B1 base variant, prioritizes speed and mobility at the expense of armour and protection. It tries to rectify the lack of armour through angling of armour plates and the ROMOR-A ERA. The hull is a high-hardness monocoque fashioned from rolled homogeneous armour of varying thicknesses depending of the plate. The turret is very much the same as the hull, with a low profile cupola for both the gunner and commander. Additionally, the turret has 15 mm of rolled homogeneous armour added to the top of the turret, increasing total thickness to roughly 30 mm of armour on the roof. The driver is separated from the engine via an 8 mm thick partition. This partition, if penetrated, will create extra internal shrapnel. The position of the radiator directly below the upper front plate adds extra protection as it has a chance of absorbing or bouncing kinetic penetrators.
-The main feature which separates the ROMOR from the base B1 Centauro is obviously the addition of ROMOR-A ERA, which has increased protection again chemical weapons. The ERA is bolted to the turret cheeks/sides and the sides of the chassis. There are significantly more panels on the left side of the hull and right side of the turret. The ERA, which is a reactive element sandwiched between 2 metal plates, offers 30mm of protection against kinetic rounds and 300 mm against chemical rounds. Despite the armour and the addition of the ERA, the Centauro I 105 R can only effectively stop rounds up to a diameter of 14.5 mm. Most chemical rounds at the rank with a diameter greater than 100 mm will knock out the Centauro in one shot due to the [[Damage mechanics#Overpressure|overpressure damage]].
+The main feature which separates the ROMOR from the base B1 Centauro is obviously the addition of ROMOR-A ERA, which has increased protection again chemical weapons. The ERA is bolted to the turret cheeks/sides and the sides of the chassis. There are significantly more panels on the left side of the hull and right side of the turret. The ERA, which is a reactive element sandwiched between 2 metal plates, offers 30 mm of protection against kinetic rounds and 300 mm against chemical rounds. Despite the armour and the addition of the ERA, the Centauro I 105 R can only effectively stop rounds up to a diameter of 14.5 mm. Most chemical rounds at the rank with a diameter greater than 100 mm will knock out the Centauro in one shot due to the [[Damage mechanics#Overpressure|overpressure damage]].
 '''Armour type:'''
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 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=806|rbMinHp=460}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} has an advanced powertrain and engine system. The vehicle is powered by an IVECO 8662 Turbocharged V6 aftercooled diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission with five forward gears and 2 reverse gears. In-game it provides 460 HP at 2400 RPM stock and 520 HP at 2400 RPM fully upgraded. The drivetrain is single differential twin shaft design in an H-style configuration. This system allows the Centauro I 105 R to reach a speed of up to 110 km/h on roads and solid surfaces. On more difficult terrain like snow, mud, and sand, the speed and acceleration of the Centauro are decreased drastically due to a loss of traction. Each wheel on the Centauro is independently suspended via hydro-pneumatic suspension which provides a smooth ride for the crew and allows the gun to maintain stability even at high speeds over rough terrain. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes which allow the Centauro to decrease speed quickly and get gun on target. While steering, the first, second and fourth wheel turn according to input. This allows for a tight turn radius of 9 m. These features give the Centauro the ability to move quickly and fire accurately on the move, often surprising unsuspecting enemies.
+The {{PAGENAME}} has an advanced powertrain and engine system. The vehicle is powered by an IVECO 8662 Turbocharged V6 aftercooled diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission with five forward gears and 2 reverse gears. In-game it provides 460 HP at 2,400 RPM stock and 520 HP at 2,400 RPM fully upgraded. The drivetrain is single differential twin shaft design in an H-style configuration. This system allows the Centauro I 105 R to reach a speed of up to 110 km/h on roads and solid surfaces. On more difficult terrain like snow, mud, and sand, the speed and acceleration of the Centauro are decreased drastically due to a loss of traction. Each wheel on the Centauro is independently suspended via hydro-pneumatic suspension which provides a smooth ride for the crew and allows the gun to maintain stability even at high speeds over rough terrain. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes which allow the Centauro to decrease speed quickly and get gun on target. While steering, the first, second and fourth wheel turn according to input. This allows for a tight turn radius of 9 m. These features give the Centauro the ability to move quickly and fire accurately on the move, often surprising unsuspecting enemies.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 {{main|OTO Melara 105/52 (105 mm)}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with the mean 105 mm OTO-Melara 105/52 with a two-plane stabiliser. The cannon is similar to other NATO-style 105 mm cannons like the L7A3 found on German vehicles and the American M68. A such, it fires standard NATO ammunition like M456 HEAT-FS. In comparison to the previous model of the Centauro, the {{PAGENAME}} fields APFSDS rounds, an all-new round for the AFV. While the HEAT-FS can penetrate most vehicles, the APFSDS rounds are a sure bet to destroy almost any tank. The kinetic rounds are basically guaranteed to penetrate or one-shot any tank that may be seen at 9.0. Depending on the round fired, the round has very little to no bullet drop. The gun is accurate and easy to aim. Though the cannon may be lacking slightly in depression, the effectiveness of the gun more than makes up for it.
+The {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with the mean 105 mm OTO-Melara 105/52 with a two-plane stabiliser. The cannon is similar to other NATO-style 105 mm cannons like the L7A3 found on German vehicles and the American M68. A such, it fires standard NATO ammunition like M456 HEATFS. In comparison to the previous model of the Centauro, the {{PAGENAME}} fields APFSDS rounds, an all-new round for the AFV. While the HEATFS can penetrate most vehicles, the APFSDS rounds are a sure bet to destroy almost any tank. The kinetic rounds are basically guaranteed to penetrate or knock out any tank that may be seen at its BR. Depending on the round fired, the round has very little to no bullet drop. The gun is accurate and easy to aim. Though the cannon may be lacking slightly in depression, the effectiveness of the gun more than makes up for it.
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 {{main|Beretta MG42/59 (7.62 mm)}}
-The Centauro I 105 R is equipped with two 7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 machine guns with a high rate of fire. One machine gun is coaxial and operates on the same axes as the main cannon. The other machine gun is mounted to the left of the commander's cupola and moves independently from the rest of the turret. This gives it 360-degrees of rotation. These machine guns can sometimes be effective against helicopters and slow-moving planes, but a large number of bullets are required to take down these targets. Otherwise, the machine guns are ineffective against armoured targets such as enemy tanks and IFVs. They can be used to take down foliage and light obstructions in order to clean lines of travel or sight. If fired at an enemy turret it has the potential to obscure the gunner's view, making it harder for the enemy to shoot you. Otherwise, the machine guns are unremarkable.
+The Centauro I 105 R is equipped with two 7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 machine guns with a high rate of fire. One machine gun is coaxial and operates on the same axes as the main cannon. The other machine gun is mounted to the left of the commander's cupola and moves independently from the rest of the turret. This gives it a 360-degree rotation. These machine guns can sometimes be effective against helicopters and slow-moving planes, but a large number of bullets are required to take down these targets. Otherwise, the machine guns are ineffective against armoured targets such as enemy tanks and IFVs. They can be used to take down foliage and light obstructions in order to clean lines of travel or sight. If fired at an enemy turret it has the potential to obscure the gunner's view, making it harder for the enemy to shoot you. Otherwise, the machine guns are unremarkable.
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 4,600 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 4,600 (200) || 801 || N/A || N/A
 |-
-| Pintle || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -8°/+20° || ±120°
+| Pintle || 2,000 (200) || 801 || -8°/+20° || ±120°
 |-
 |}

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:OTO Melara 105/52 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456, M416, M393A2, M735, DM33}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| M456 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
+| M456 || HEATFS || 1,174 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
 |-
-| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
+| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 11.2 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
 |-
 | M735 || APFSDS || 1,501 || 3.7 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 76° || 77° || 80°
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 |-
-| M416 || 730 || 11.4 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
+| M416 || 732 || 11.6 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
 |-
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 '''Armour type:'''
-* Rolled Homogeneous Armor - Main
+* Rolled homogeneous armour - Main
 * ROMOR-A - ERA
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 4,500 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 4,600 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 | Pintle || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -8°/+20° || ±120°

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-{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 739|rbMinHp= 460}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=806|rbMinHp=460}}
 The {{PAGENAME}} has an advanced powertrain and engine system. The vehicle is powered by an IVECO 8662 Turbocharged V6 aftercooled diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission with five forward gears and 2 reverse gears. In-game it provides 460 HP at 2400 RPM stock and 520 HP at 2400 RPM fully upgraded. The drivetrain is single differential twin shaft design in an H-style configuration. This system allows the Centauro I 105 R to reach a speed of up to 110 km/h on roads and solid surfaces. On more difficult terrain like snow, mud, and sand, the speed and acceleration of the Centauro are decreased drastically due to a loss of traction. Each wheel on the Centauro is independently suspended via hydro-pneumatic suspension which provides a smooth ride for the crew and allows the gun to maintain stability even at high speeds over rough terrain. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes which allow the Centauro to decrease speed quickly and get gun on target. While steering, the first, second and fourth wheel turn according to input. This allows for a tight turn radius of 9 m. These features give the Centauro the ability to move quickly and fire accurately on the move, often surprising unsuspecting enemies.
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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-[[File:Ammoracks_Centauro.jpg|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the Centauro (identical).]]
+[[File:Ammoracks_Centauro.jpg|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the [[Centauro I 105]] (identical).]]
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 * [https://www.armyrecognition.com/italian_army_italy_wheeled_and_armoured_vehicle_uk/centauro_b1_105mm_wheeled_anti-tank_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures.html <nowiki>[Army Recognition]</nowiki> Centauro 105mm Anti-tank armoured vehicle]
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