Centurion Mk 10 - Revision history

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Undo revision 134557 by U113152049 (talk)

U113152049: Change manoueravable to maneuverable and added notes that getting your engine set on fire 3 times is your death. And saying your side armor is as thin as a panther's. Just change back anything if you dont like what I edited.

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Change manoueravable to maneuverable and added notes that getting your engine set on fire 3 times is your death. And saying your side armor is as thin as a panther's. Just change back anything if you dont like what I edited.

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 * Mediocre top speed and acceleration
 * No access to HEATFS, unlike other nations' L7 guns
-* Engine armour is weak from the top, can be damaged aircraft guns
+* Engine armour is weak from the top, can be damaged by aircraft guns
 * Small internal compartment (only 4 crew members) with ammunition scattered all over
 * Very slow vertical targeting speed

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Centurion Mark 10''' is the tenth variant of the [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank family]]. Every new Centurion manufactured starting from the Centurion Mark 5/2 variant will be equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun. The 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun, officially known as Gun, 105 mm, Tank, L7, is the most successful tank gun in the United Kingdom. It is designed for use in armoured fighting vehicles and will replace the earlier 84 mm QF 20-pounder tank cannon placed on British Centurion tank variants from [[Centurion Mk 3|Mark 3]] to [[Centurion Mk.5/1|Mark 5/1]]. This successful tank gun has been installed on a variety of armoured vehicles, notably the Centurion (beginning with the Mark 5/2 variant), the German Army [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1]], and, in a modified form, the M68 cannon in numerous types of the U.S. Army's [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton]] and [[M60|M60 main battle tanks]]. Vickers created the Centurion Mark 10 in 1959. It was serially produced from 1960 to 1972. It is used by armies in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, Denmark, Israel, Canada, Iraq, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden. It was used in battles in the Vietnam War in 1965, the Middle East in 1970, and the Iran-Iraq war in 1980.
+The '''Centurion Mk 10''' was the tenth variant of the [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank family]]. Every new Centurion manufactured starting from the Centurion Mk 5/2 variant was equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun. The 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun, officially known as Gun, 105 mm, Tank, L7, was the most successful British tank gun. It was designed for use in armoured fighting vehicles and replaced the earlier 84 mm QF 20-pounder tank cannon fitted in British Centurion tank variants from the [[Centurion Mk 3|Mk 3]] to [[Centurion Mk.5/1|Mk 5/1]]. This successful tank gun was installed on a variety of armoured vehicles, notably the Centurion (beginning with the Mk 5/2 variant), the German Army [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1]], and, in a modified form, the M68 cannon in numerous types of the U.S. Army's [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton]] and [[M60|M60 main battle tanks]]. Vickers created the Centurion Mk 10 in 1959. It was serially produced from 1960 to 1972. It is used by armies in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, Denmark, Israel, Canada, Iraq, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden. It was used in battles in the Vietnam War in 1965, the Middle East in 1970, and the Iran-Iraq war in 1980.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Centurion Mark 10 has increased firepower over earlier Centurion variants. As one of the first tanks to be equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun, it equips players with devastating firepower that will undoubtedly destroy any opponent's tanks. Ammunition options are limited to armour-piercing discarding sabot (APDS) or high explosive squash head (HESH) rounds. Nonetheless, with a staggering 350 mm of armour penetration for the primary anti-tank ammunition, the Centurion Mark 10 is capable of dealing with any foe on the battlefield. However, the mobility of all Centurions is below average, owing to the tank's enormous weight combined with a low horsepower engine. The playstyles are quite similar to the Centurion Mark 3, with nearly identical armour arrangement.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]], the Centurion Mk 10 has increased firepower over earlier Centurion variants. As one of the first tanks to be equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun, it equips players with devastating firepower that will undoubtedly destroy any opponent's tanks. Ammunition options are limited to armour-piercing discarding sabot (APDS) or high explosive squash head (HESH) rounds. Nonetheless, with a staggering 350 mm of armour penetration for the primary anti-tank ammunition, the Centurion Mk 10 is capable of dealing with any foe on the battlefield. However, the mobility of all Centurions is below average, owing to the tank's enormous weight combined with a low horsepower engine. The playstyles are quite similar to the Centurion Mk 3, with nearly identical armour arrangement.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was released along with the entire British tree line in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. An upgrade over the previous [[Centurion Mk 3]], the Mk 10 boasts slightly better frontal armour and a more powerful [[L7A1 (105 mm)|105 mm L7A1 gun]], but remains a vulnerable target in the Rank V battles.
+The '''Centurion Mark 10''' is the tenth variant of the [[Centurion (Family)|Centurion medium tank family]]. Every new Centurion manufactured starting from the Centurion Mark 5/2 variant will be equipped with the 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun. The 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7A1 tank gun, officially known as Gun, 105 mm, Tank, L7, is the most successful tank gun in the United Kingdom. It is designed for use in armoured fighting vehicles and will replace the earlier 84 mm QF 20-pounder tank cannon placed on British Centurion tank variants from [[Centurion Mk 3|Mark 3]] to [[Centurion Mk.5/1|Mark 5/1]]. This successful tank gun has been installed on a variety of armoured vehicles, notably the Centurion (beginning with the Mark 5/2 variant), the German Army [[Leopard 1 (Family)|Leopard 1]], and, in a modified form, the M68 cannon in numerous types of the U.S. Army's [[M48 Patton (Family)|M48 Patton]] and [[M60|M60 main battle tanks]]. Vickers created the Centurion Mark 10 in 1959. It was serially produced from 1960 to 1972. It is used by armies in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Egypt, Australia, Denmark, Israel, Canada, Iraq, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden. It was used in battles in the Vietnam War in 1965, the Middle East in 1970, and the Iran-Iraq war in 1980.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_centurion_mk_10 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[Centurion (Family)]]

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:Royal Ordnance L7A1 (105 mm)/Ammunition|Shot L28A1, Shell L35}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_centurion_mk_10 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|zsD66EJsyU8|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|lbZxQtGb2Dc|'''{{PAGENAME}} - Tank Review - Between Overpowered And Frustrating''' - ''Napalmratte''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|lbZxQtGb2Dc|'''Centurion Mk 10 - Tank Review - Between Overpowered And Frustrating''' - ''Napalmratte''}}
 == See also ==

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-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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 [[File:Centurion 10 Screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|Centurion Mk 10 driving on Sweden]]
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 * The steel boxes around the turret give 4 mm while hull steel boxes give 6 mm of additional protection, though these seem to be a negligible addition.
 * Spaced armour plates are placed on the side of the Centurion, giving an additional 6 mm of side armour.
 === Mobility ===
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 * Good mobility options with neutral steering and reverse speed
 * Reasonably fast reload speed
 '''Cons:'''
 * Lower glacis is still a prominent weak spot
-* Turret armour is flat in somee places and struggles to stop even Soviet APHE shells
+* Turret armour is flat in some places and struggles to stop even Soviet APHE shells
 * Mediocre top speed and acceleration
 * No access to HEATFS, unlike other nations' L7 guns

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 * Spaced armour plates are placed on the side of the Centurion, giving an additional 6 mm of side armour.
-The {{PAGENAME}} has an additional upper front glacis plate compared to the preceding Mk 3. This reliably protects the glacis from penetration by commonly encountered full-bore AP rounds such as those fired by the [[KwK 43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71]] or the [[D-10T (100 mm)|100 mm D-10]]. However, it will not protect against most APDS or HEAT rounds that may be encountered in up-tiers. The Mk 10's turret is identical to that on the Mk 3 except for the thicker gun mantlet; the mantlet can protect against carelessly aimed shots, but the flat turret face is vulnerable.
+The {{PAGENAME}} has an additional upper front glacis plate compared to the preceding Mk 3. This reliably protects the glacis from penetration by commonly encountered full-bore AP rounds such as those fired by the [[KwK43 (88 mm)|8.8 cm KwK43 L/71]] or the [[D-10T (100 mm)|100 mm D-10]]. However, it will not protect against most APDS or HEAT rounds that may be encountered in up-tiers. The Mk 10's turret is identical to that on the Mk 3 except for the thicker gun mantlet; the mantlet can protect against carelessly aimed shots, but the flat turret face is vulnerable.
 There are many rounds of ammunition scattered throughout the Centurion's hull, and a large ammo rack is also situated next to the driver, on the left side of the tank. This means that any round that successfully penetrates the Centurion's hull will likely cause an ammunition explosion. On the other hand, there is no ammunition stored above the turret ring; turret penetrations are unlikely to cause an ammunition explosion unless the shells have explosive fillers.
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 {{main|Royal Ordnance L7A1 (105 mm)}}
-The Centurion Mk 10 is the first British tank to be equipped with the ubiquitous 105 mm L7 rifled gun. However, unlike other countries, the L7 was not issued with HEAT-FS ammunition in British service, and thus the only rounds available are APDS and HESH. Both are generally less reliably lethal than HEAT-FS, and require good knowledge of opposing tanks' weak spots and critical modules for best effect, making them harder to use.
+The Centurion Mk 10 is the first British tank to be equipped with the ubiquitous 105 mm L7 rifled gun. However, unlike other countries, the L7 was not issued with HEATFS ammunition in British service, and thus the only rounds available are APDS and HESH. Both are generally less reliably lethal than HEATFS, and require good knowledge of opposing tanks' weak spots and critical modules for best effect, making them harder to use.
 On the plus side, the gun is fully stabilised and the Centurion Mk 10 can reliably hit targets while moving. The gun also reloads quite fast, allowing the Centurion to reload before common opponents like the T-54 medium tanks.
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 * Turret armour is flat in somee places and struggles to stop even Soviet APHE shells
 * Mediocre top speed and acceleration
-* No access to HEAT-FS, unlike other nations' L7 guns
+* No access to HEATFS, unlike other nations' L7 guns
 * Engine armour is weak from the top, can be damaged aircraft guns
 * Small internal compartment (only 4 crew members) with ammunition scattered all over

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 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,007|rbMinHp=575}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} has decent cross country mobility, but suffers from a low top speed thanks to its underpowered engine, especially compared to other medium tanks. It is capable of neutral steering, and is fairly maneuverable.
+The {{PAGENAME}} has decent cross country mobility, but suffers from a low top speed thanks to its underpowered engine, especially compared to other medium tanks. It is capable of neutral steering, and is fairly manoeuvrable.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The Centurion Mk 10 is the first British tank to be equipped with the ubiquitous 105 mm L7 rifled gun. However, unlike other countries, the L7 was not issued with HEAT-FS ammunition in British service, and thus the only rounds available are APDS and HESH. Both are generally less reliably lethal than HEAT-FS, and require good knowledge of opposing tanks' weak spots and critical modules for best effect, making them harder to use.
-On the plus side, the gun is fully stabilized and the Centurion Mk 10 can reliably hit targets while moving. The gun also reloads quite fast, allowing the Centurion to reload before common opponents like the T-54 medium tanks.
+On the plus side, the gun is fully stabilised and the Centurion Mk 10 can reliably hit targets while moving. The gun also reloads quite fast, allowing the Centurion to reload before common opponents like the T-54 medium tanks.
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 The Centurion Mk 10 should feel familiar to players coming from the Centurion Mk 3. The 105 mm L7A1 features high penetration and precision at long range, especially with the high-velocity APDS ammunition, capable of penetrating the upper glacis of a Tiger II. The increased hull armour and thicker gun mantlet make it more resilient against poorly aimed shots, while the tank also retains its great mobility, though it still suffers from having a low top speed.
-These traits make the Centurion Mk 10 an excellent sniper and fire support vehicle, able to hold back and pick off enemy vehicles at range. Playing the Centurion too aggressively may result in being quickly outmaneuvered early game, particularly by high-rank armoured cars such as the [[AUBL/74]] and highly mobile German tanks like the [[Leopard I]] and [[Ru 251]]. The Centurion rewards a player who has patience and a good awareness of their surroundings.
+These traits make the Centurion Mk 10 an excellent sniper and fire support vehicle, able to hold back and pick off enemy vehicles at range. Playing the Centurion too aggressively may result in being quickly outmanoeuvred early game, particularly by high-rank armoured cars such as the [[AUBL/74]] and highly mobile German tanks like the [[Leopard I]] and [[Ru 251]]. The Centurion rewards a player who has patience and a good awareness of their surroundings.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Lower glacis is still a prominent weak spot
-* Turret armour is flat in some places and struggles to stop even Soviet APHE shells
+* Turret armour is flat in somee places and struggles to stop even Soviet APHE shells
 * Mediocre top speed and acceleration
 * No access to HEAT-FS, unlike other nations' L7 guns
-* Engine armour is weak from the top, can be damaged aircraft guns(This means being set on fire three times is your death)
+* Engine armour is weak from the top, can be damaged aircraft guns
 * Small internal compartment (only 4 crew members) with ammunition scattered all over
 * Very slow vertical targeting speed
 == History ==
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[Centurion (Family)]]