Chieftain Mk 5 - Revision history

U44629479: /* Pros and cons */ Edits

2024-03-24T18:05:27Z

‎Pros and cons: Edits

U39851915: /* Usage in battles */ Reworded unusual word choices (frame, amelioration) and mentioned ammunition's good performance at longer ranges.

2023-11-10T22:52:42Z

‎Usage in battles: Reworded unusual word choices (frame, amelioration) and mentioned ammunition's good performance at longer ranges.

U39851915: /* Description */

2023-05-23T20:58:40Z

‎Description

U39851915: /* Description */ Rewrote parts of the introduction to improve flow in English

2023-05-23T20:57:34Z

‎Description: Rewrote parts of the introduction to improve flow in English

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-22T18:23:45Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Removed dead video

2023-01-11T17:59:12Z

‎Media: Removed dead video

U28580205: /* Pros and cons */

2022-12-06T02:30:28Z

‎Pros and cons

U12755301: Added to Cons list: "APDS cannot reliably penetrate modern composite armour on most tanks; must aim for weak spots" and "8.7 Br means it is prone to fighting superior tanks such as the T-72AV, T-72B, AMX-40 and Leopard 2K"

2022-12-04T18:02:35Z

Added to Cons list: "APDS cannot reliably penetrate modern composite armour on most tanks; must aim for weak spots" and "8.7 Br means it is prone to fighting superior tanks such as the T-72AV, T-72B, AMX-40 and Leopard 2K"

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-16T23:56:11Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

2022-09-18T15:40:28Z

‎Ammunition: Updated

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 * Turret armour strong enough to bounce APDS, HEATFS and even some APFSDS shells
 * Upper frontal plate is heavily sloped, providing adequate protection against same tier rounds
-* Excellent reload time for a 120 mm (7.5s - 9.5s)
+* Excellent reload time for a 120 mm cannon (7.5s - 9.5s)
-* Access to 320 mm penetrating APDS shells and HESH shells immediately
+* Access to high-penetrating APDS shells and HESH shells immediately
 * 10 degrees of gun depression
 * Has access to a dual plane stabilizer

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 '''In long-range fight:'''<br>
-The gun is very precise with all the shooting amelioration. Do not forget to protect the frame, it is fragile. The turret armour protects the tank well. Invest in camouflage plants, one or two seconds lost by the aiming enemy is time gained to eliminate the threat.
+The gun is very precise and the ammunition performs well at longer ranges. Do not forget to keep the hull protected as it is fragile; however, the turret armour protects the tank reasonably well. Invest in camouflage plants, one or two seconds lost by the aiming enemy is time gained to eliminate the threat.
 '''An aggressive way to play:'''<br>
-The best targets are the German Leopards and all the Soviet T-54/55/62 series. Shoot it on front frame, where the shells are, for an assured popcorn effect. Don't hesitate to try this on IS-3/4 or T26E1-1/T28/T29, only shell places change (front side or turret rear).
+The best targets are the German Leopards and all the Soviet T-54/55/62 series. Shoot it on front hull, where the shells are, for an assured popcorn effect. Don't hesitate to try this on IS-3/4 or T26E1-1/T28/T29, only shell places change (front side or turret rear).
 Other tanks could be easily knocked out with fuel tank or disabled in aiming crew member. Don't forget that reload time is the vehicle's best friend.
-Be wary of the Chieftain's width, often the weak points are exposed when trying to turn the Chieftain.
+Be wary of the Chieftain's width, often its weak points are exposed when trying to turn.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]]. The Chieftain Mk 5 carries over the [[Chieftain Mk 3|Mk 3]] variant's strengths but is equipped with a more powerful engine for improved mobility.
-Few vehicles are able to resist the Chieftain's firepower, except perhaps [[T95]] or [[Maus]]. The L15A3 shell has excellent penetration, however users must know where to shoot to hit critical modules and crew members which requires good knowledge of the enemy tanks.
+Few vehicles are able to resist the Chieftain's firepower, except perhaps [[T95]] or [[Maus]]. The L15A3 shell has excellent penetration. However, users must know where to shoot to hit enemy tanks' critical modules and crew members.
 == 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 introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]]. The Chieftain Mk 5 carries over its strength from the [[Chieftain Mk 3|Mk 3]] variant, but with a more powerful engine for improved mobility.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]]. The Chieftain Mk 5 carries over the [[Chieftain Mk 3|Mk 3]] variant's strengths but is equipped with a more powerful engine for improved mobility.
-The fundamental average for Chieftain: its rate of shooting and its penetration. With Chieftain, there are few vehicles being able to resist the firepower, except perhaps [[T95]] or [[Maus]]. Shoot anywhere at the enemy with L15A3 shells, it will more than likely penetrate the armour. Know where to shoot, any enemies can be taken down with the 120 mm gun. That requires good knowledge of the enemy tanks. A Chieftain player will have to know where are the shells, fuel tanks, crews.
+Few vehicles are able to resist the Chieftain's firepower, except perhaps [[T95]] or [[Maus]]. The L15A3 shell has excellent penetration, however users must know where to shoot to hit critical modules and crew members which requires good knowledge of the enemy tanks.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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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_5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|Jw8eknm5rRc|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''|l_091yu5mKg|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''Napalmratte''|D3OF9IvtHLk|'''Tank Chats #34: Chieftain''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|l_091yu5mKg|'''Chieftain Mk 5 Tank Review''' - ''Napalmratte''|D3OF9IvtHLk|'''Tank Chats #34: Chieftain''' - ''The Tank Museum''}}
 == See also ==

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 * APDS cannot reliably penetrate modern composite armour on most tanks; must aim for weak spots
 * Slowest of all MBTs
-* 8.7 BR means it is prone to fighting superior tanks such as the T-72AV, T-72B, AMX-40 and Leopard 2K
+* In an uptier, the {{PAGENAME}} is prone to fighting superior tanks such as the T-72AV, T-72B, AMX-40 and Leopard 2K
 == History ==

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 Notes:
 * The {{PAGENAME}} uses two-piece ammunition, composed of projectiles (yellow) and propellants (orange). Both have separate racks. Projectile racks can be seen on the upper part of the image while the propellant racks can be seen on the lower part.
 * Every propellant rack is encased by 5 mm of {{Annotation|RHA|Rolled homogeneous armour}}. In case of a successful penetration, the 5 mm of RHA provide protection against shrapnel. It however may not be enough to stop a direct hit to the propellant rack.
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 * The design of the tank only allows for a limited playstyle
 * Does not like fighting in small maps
-* Lower frontal plate is very poorly armoured and has an ammo rack behind it
+* Lower frontal plate is very poorly armored and has an ammo rack behind it
 * Very weak side and rear armour
 * Ammo rack everywhere but can be mitigated by carrying only 24 rounds
-* Small ammo variety (APDS or HESH only) means that it struggles with modern composite armour
+* Small ammo variety (APDS or HESH only)
 * APDS deals minimal, punctual damage
 * Slowest of all MBTs
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[Chieftain (Family)]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[T-62]]

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 {{About
 | about = British medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-| usage = other uses
+| usage = other versions
 | link = Chieftain (Family)
 }}
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 '''An aggressive way to play:'''<br>
-The best targets are the German Leopards and all the Russian T-54/55/62 series. Shoot it on front frame, where the shells are, for an assured popcorn effect. Don't hesitate to try this on IS-3/4 or T26E1-1/T28/T29, only shell places change (front side or turret rear).
+The best targets are the German Leopards and all the Soviet T-54/55/62 series. Shoot it on front frame, where the shells are, for an assured popcorn effect. Don't hesitate to try this on IS-3/4 or T26E1-1/T28/T29, only shell places change (front side or turret rear).
 Other tanks could be easily knocked out with fuel tank or disabled in aiming crew member. Don't forget that reload time is the vehicle's best friend.
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_chieftain_mk_5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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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%
 |-
-| Shot L15A3 || APDS || 1,370 || 7.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
+| Shot L15A3 || APDS || 1,372 || 7.48 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
 |-
-| Shell L31A7 || HESH || 670 || 17.1 || 0.1 || 4 || 6,560 || 73° || 77° || 80°
+| Shell L31A7 || HESH || 670 || 17.34 || 0.1 || 4 || 6,530 || 73° || 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)
 |-
 | L34 || 670 || 17.1 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50