Daimler Mk II - Revision history

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Good reverse speed and acceleration.
+* Fast forward and reverse speed, and acceleration
 * Armour is thin enough to avoid detonating some APHE shells; some shells might pass through
-* Has smoke grenade launchers
+* Decent firepower: fast reload, good penetration and damage, -12° gun depression, stabiliser
 * Many 4 mm boxes scattered on the hull, offering compact ammo rack protection against shrapnel and machine guns
-* -12° of gun depression
+* Relatively low profile compared to something like [[M3 Stuart (Family)|M3 Stuart]]
 '''Cons:'''
-* Armour is lacking overall and only three crewmen means poor survivability
+* Armour is lacking overall; only three crewmen means poor survivability
-* Has no tracks, does not turn on point; limits mobility
+* Wheels does not turn on point; limits mobility
 * Has difficulty reaching max speed off-road
-* Vulnerable to HMG, especially the tires
+* Lacklusture power-to-weight ratio, hinders mobility in rough/uneven terrain
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The excellent performance of the turretless Daimler Scout Car led people to suggest that a larger armoured car version with a turret be built as well. The Daimler was similar in design but also introduced a rear-facing wheel for the commander to use in an emergency. The same turret used for the Tetrarch was employed by the Daimler. Most of their use was during the Africa Campaign, were armoured cars were crucial in the vast distances of the dessert, in situations were mobility was often more important than raw power. The tank was Britain's main recon vehicle during this time period, while it was also the heaviest of all the armoured cars fitted by the British.
+The excellent performance of the turretless Daimler Scout Car led people to suggest that a larger armoured car version with a turret be built as well. The Daimler was similar in design but also introduced a rear-facing wheel for the commander to use in an emergency. The same turret used for the Tetrarch was employed by the Daimler. Most of their use was during the Africa Campaign, where armoured cars were crucial in the vast distances of the dessert, in situations where mobility was often more important than raw power. The tank was Britain's main reconnaissance vehicle during this time period, while it was also the heaviest of all the armoured cars fitted by the British.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. A [[QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]] on 4x4 wheels. This vehicle is made to support infantry in a way similar to the cavalry. It is not made to withstand heavy fire. Notably, its wheeled configuration means the car will not get good fire when on the move and it will turn in an arc. Meanwhile, its good reverse speed could possibly save the car as long as the move happens before the enemy shoots. The Daimler is recognisable from other armoured cars by its hexagonal hull centre and its short length. It has 4 mm boxes scattered across the hull and a spare tire on the left side. Besides the main armament, it is equipped with a coaxial BESA machine gun (same MG as higher rank British vehicles), a decent gun to shower open-topped SPGs with lead.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. A [[QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]] on 4x4 wheels, this vehicle is made to support infantry in a way similar to the cavalry. It is not made to withstand heavy fire. Notably, its wheeled configuration means the car does not fire well when on the move, and it will turn in an arc. Meanwhile, its good reverse speed could possibly save the car as long as the move happens before the enemy shoots. The Daimler is recognisable from other armoured cars by its hexagonal hull centre and its short length. It has 4 mm boxes scattered across the hull and a spare tire on the left side. Besides the main armament, it is equipped with a coaxial BESA machine gun (same MG as higher rank British vehicles), a decent gun to shower open-topped SPGs with lead.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
+The excellent performance of the turretless Daimler Scout Car led people to suggest that a larger armoured car version with a turret be built as well. The Daimler was similar in design but also introduced a rear-facing wheel for the commander to use in an emergency. The same turret used for the Tetrarch was employed by the Daimler. Most of their use was during the Africa Campaign, were armoured cars were crucial in the vast distances of the dessert, in situations were mobility was often more important than raw power. The tank was Britain's main recon vehicle during this time period, while it was also the heaviest of all the armoured cars fitted by the British.
-A [[QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]] on 4x4 wheels. This vehicle is made to support infantry in a way similar to the cavalry. It is not made to withstand heavy fire. Notably, its wheeled configuration means the car will not get good fire when on the move and it will turn in an arc. Meanwhile, its good reverse speed could possibly save the car as long as the move happens before the enemy shoots.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. A [[QF 2-pounder (40 mm)|QF 2-pounder]] on 4x4 wheels. This vehicle is made to support infantry in a way similar to the cavalry. It is not made to withstand heavy fire. Notably, its wheeled configuration means the car will not get good fire when on the move and it will turn in an arc. Meanwhile, its good reverse speed could possibly save the car as long as the move happens before the enemy shoots. The Daimler is recognisable from other armoured cars by its hexagonal hull centre and its short length. It has 4 mm boxes scattered across the hull and a spare tire on the left side. Besides the main armament, it is equipped with a coaxial BESA machine gun (same MG as higher rank British vehicles), a decent gun to shower open-topped SPGs with lead.
 == General info ==

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_daimler_mk_2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
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+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->Vehicles of similar configuration and role:
-;Contemporary light tanks with similar role
+* [[SARC MkIVa]]
 * [[AMD.35]]
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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated: 2.7.0.208''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.27.2.40''' -->
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 * Shells are modelled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
 ==== Optics ====

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 The '''Shell Mk.1 AP/T''' is one of the only shells with armour-piercing and explosive capacities available for the British tanks. It works well during close quarters, but the use at long distances (500+ m) is not advised.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:QF 2-pounder (40 mm)/Ammunition|Shot Mk.1 AP/T, Shot Mk.IXB APCBC/T, Shot Mk.1 APHV/T, Shell Mk.1 AP/T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 '''Note''':
-* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
+* Shells are modelled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
 ==== Optics ====

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 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 ! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 500 (225) || 600 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 675 (225) || 600 || N/A || N/A
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 * ''other literature.''
 {{Britain light tanks}}
 [[Category:Wheeled ground vehicles]]

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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==