Chieftain Mk 3 - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

2024-03-24T18:03:32Z

Edits

U148144351: /* Pros and cons */ No 320mm APDS shells ( Chieftain Mk5 also no 320mm APDS )

2024-03-24T15:40:05Z

‎Pros and cons: No 320mm APDS shells ( Chieftain Mk5 also no 320mm APDS )

U106177021: /* Mobility */ Changed the reverse speeds of Chieftain and Centurion to reflect current in game numbers

2024-01-18T17:22:17Z

‎Mobility: Changed the reverse speeds of Chieftain and Centurion to reflect current in game numbers

U40125922: /* Pros and cons */

2023-03-27T13:50:39Z

‎Pros and cons

U38088265: /* Ammo racks */

2023-02-21T22:10:48Z

‎Ammo racks

U38088265 at 23:21, 7 February 2023

2023-02-07T23:21:55Z

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-22T18:23:12Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Removed dead video

2023-01-11T17:58:55Z

‎Media: Removed dead video

U44629479: /* Ammo racks */ Fixed formatting

2022-10-14T09:31:46Z

‎Ammo racks: Fixed formatting

U120664986: Update to ammo racks information

2022-10-13T22:39:45Z

Update to ammo racks information

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 * Turret armour strong enough to resist APDS, HEATFS and even some APFSDS shells
 * Upper frontal plate is heavily sloped, providing adequate protection against enemies of the same rank
-* Excellent reload time for a 120 mm (7.5-9.5 seconds)
+* Excellent reload time for a 120 mm cannon (7.5-9.5 seconds)
 * 10 degrees of gun depression
 * Has access to a dual plane stabiliser

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 * Upper frontal plate is heavily sloped, providing adequate protection against enemies of the same rank
 * Excellent reload time for a 120 mm (7.5-9.5 seconds)
 * 10 degrees of gun depression
 * Has access to a dual plane stabiliser

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 {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 1,023|rbMinHp= 584}}
-The {{PAGENAME}} suffers from a poor power-to-weight ratio. It is slow to reach its top speed of 45 km/h on almost any surface and will turn very slowly even when all mobility modules are researched. The {{PAGENAME}} especially struggles uphill and when pivoting. It has decent reverse speed (~ -9.4 km/h, compared to the -13 km/h reverse speed of tanks on the Centurion chassis).
+The {{PAGENAME}} suffers from a poor power-to-weight ratio. It is slow to reach its top speed of 45 km/h on almost any surface and will turn very slowly even when all mobility modules are researched. The {{PAGENAME}} especially struggles uphill and when pivoting. It has reasonable reverse speed (-10.4 km/h, compared to the ~ -12 km/h reverse speed of tanks on the Centurion chassis).
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 * Small ammo variety (APDS or HESH only) means that it struggles with modern composite armour
 * APDS deals minimal, punctual damage
 * Slowest of all MBTs
 * Poor mobility on rough terrain
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
+[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x350px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 <!-- '''Last updated: 2.19.0.76''' -->
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' || 30&nbsp;''(+25)'' <br> N/A || 25&nbsp;''(+30)'' <br> N/A || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br> N/A || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> N/A || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br> N/A || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br> N/A || No
+| 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' || 30&nbsp;''(+23)'' <br>&nbsp; || 25&nbsp;''(+28)'' <br>&nbsp; || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br>&nbsp; || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br>&nbsp; || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br>&nbsp; || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br>&nbsp; || No
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 588 (3) || 300 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 588 (3) || 300 || - || -
 |-
 |}
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 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 6,000 (200) || 600 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 6,000 (200) || 600 || - || -
 |-
 |}
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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-Fundamental advantages of Chieftain Mk 3 are its fast fire rate and high penetration. Few vehicles within its BR range can resist the Chieftain's firepower, with some exceptions possibly being a well-positioned [[T95|T95]] or [[Maus|Maus]]. Because the 120 mm APDS shells have such high penetration, one should aim for critical internal modules rather than armour weak points. This requires good knowledge of the enemy tanks. You should know where shells, fuel tanks, and crew reside in the vehicles you'll face.
+Fundamental advantages of Chieftain Mk 3 are its fast fire rate and high penetration. Few vehicles within its BR range can resist the Chieftain's firepower, with some exceptions possibly being a well-positioned [[T95]] or [[Maus]]. Because the 120 mm APDS shells have such high penetration, one should aim for critical internal modules rather than armour weak points. This requires good knowledge of the enemy tanks. You should know where shells, fuel tanks, and crew reside in the vehicles you'll face.
 '''Defensively:'''<br>

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=uk_chieftain_mk_3
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}_Dozer.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

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 * '''L34''': Smoke; useful to blind enemy vehicles that are too remote for you to disable so that you can progress towards objectives.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:Ordnance BL Tk. L11 (120 mm)/Ammunition|Shot L15A3, Shell L31A7, L34}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|3ZqP6YN8fjY|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|YN_lGpnF_nk|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''Napalmratte''|W4R1fPzk-tU|'''Review: {{PAGENAME}}''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|D3OF9IvtHLk|'''Tank Chats #34: Chieftain''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|YN_lGpnF_nk|'''Chieftain Mk 3 Tank Review''' - ''Napalmratte''|W4R1fPzk-tU|'''Review: Chieftain Mk 3''' - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|D3OF9IvtHLk|'''Tank Chats #34: Chieftain''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
 == See also ==

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
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 ! 5th<br>rack empty
 ! 6th<br>rack empty
 ! 7th<br>rack empty
 ! 8th<br>rack empty
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''53''' || ''Projectiles''<br>''Propellants'' || 52&nbsp;''(+1)'' <br>49&nbsp;''(+4)'' || 49&nbsp;''(+4)'' <br>37&nbsp;''(+16)''|| 43&nbsp;''(+10)'' <br>25&nbsp;''(+28)''|| 41&nbsp;''(+12)'' <br>21&nbsp;''(+32)''|| 39&nbsp;''(+14)'' <br>12&nbsp;''(+41)''|| 37&nbsp;''(+16)'' <br> 5 ''(+48)'' || 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> 1 ''(+52)'' || 30&nbsp;''(+25)'' <br> N/A || 25&nbsp;''(+30)'' <br> N/A || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br> N/A || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> N/A || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br> N/A || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br> N/A || No
+| 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' || 30&nbsp;''(+25)'' <br> N/A || 25&nbsp;''(+30)'' <br> N/A || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br> N/A || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> N/A || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br> N/A || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br> N/A || No
 |-
 |}
 '''Notes''':

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 ! 12th<br>rack empty
 ! 13th<br>rack empty
 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''53''' || ''Projectiles''<br>''Propellants'' || 51&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> 49&nbsp;''(+4)'' || 49&nbsp;''(+4)'' <br> 37&nbsp;''(+16)''|| 47&nbsp;''(+6)'' <br> 25&nbsp;''(+28)''|| 43&nbsp;''(+10)'' <br> 7&nbsp;''(+46)''|| 41&nbsp;''(+12)'' <br> 1&nbsp;''(+52)''|| 39&nbsp;''(+14)'' <br> N/A || 37&nbsp;''(+16)'' <br> N/A || 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> N/A || 30&nbsp;''(+23)'' <br> N/A || 25&nbsp;''(+28)'' <br> N/A || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br> N/A || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> N/A || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br> N/A || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br> N/A || No
+| '''53''' || ''Projectiles''<br>''Propellants'' || 52&nbsp;''(+1)'' <br>49&nbsp;''(+4)'' || 49&nbsp;''(+4)'' <br>37&nbsp;''(+16)''|| 43&nbsp;''(+10)'' <br>25&nbsp;''(+28)''|| 41&nbsp;''(+12)'' <br>21&nbsp;''(+32)''|| 39&nbsp;''(+14)'' <br>12&nbsp;''(+41)''|| 37&nbsp;''(+16)'' <br> 5 ''(+48)'' || 35&nbsp;''(+18)'' <br> 1 ''(+52)'' || 30&nbsp;''(+25)'' <br> N/A || 25&nbsp;''(+30)'' <br> N/A || 18&nbsp;''(+35)'' <br> N/A || 11&nbsp;''(+42)'' <br> N/A || 5&nbsp;''(+48)'' <br> N/A || 1&nbsp;''(+52)'' <br> N/A || No
 |-
 |}
 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 '''Notes''':
 * The {{PAGENAME}} uses two-piece ammunition, composed of projectiles (yellow) and propellant bags (orange). Both have separate racks.
-* Projectile racks 11 to 14 and propellant racks 4 & 5 are first stage ammo racks. They total 24 shots and get filled first when loading up the tank.
+* Projectile racks 10 to 13 and propellant racks 4 to 7 are first stage ammo racks. They total 24 shots and get filled first when loading up the tank.
-* These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order for projectile racks at full capacity is : 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 1 to 10. For propellant racks, the depletion order at full capacity is : 5 - 4 - 1 - 2 - 3.
+* To go into battle with the front hull empty of ammunition, pack 25&nbsp;''(+28)'' shells (projectile racks 1 to 9 emptied / propellant racks 1 to 3 emptied).
 ==== Optics and night vision ====
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[Chieftain (Family)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[T-62]]