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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Great placement as a Rank I SPAA. | * Great placement as a Rank I SPAA. | ||
* 4x BESA machine guns means a high ammo load and a good rate of fire. | * 4x BESA machine guns means a high ammo load and a good rate of fire. | ||
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* Can be used against low tier SPAA and open top tank destroyers, however, it is best suited to strictly SPAA duties. | * Can be used against low tier SPAA and open top tank destroyers, however, it is best suited to strictly SPAA duties. | ||
* Small and mobile. | * Small and mobile. | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Cannot defend itself from ground attacks, all belts cannot penetrate any tanks. | * Cannot defend itself from ground attacks, all belts cannot penetrate any tanks. | ||
* Damage output is no where near comparable to SPAA armed with 20mm auto cannons at this tier. | * Damage output is no where near comparable to SPAA armed with 20mm auto cannons at this tier. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | + | The machine-gun armed Mark VI light tank formed the bulk of British tank strength in 1939. They were intended for colonial duties and reconnaissance, but would see front-line combat as late as the British defeats in Java in early 1942. In 1940 they were in use in the light tank squadrons of armoured regiments and the main body of the divisional cavalry regiments. They carried a .50 calibre or 15 mm machine gun as main armament. They were also used in the early war as command vehicles for armoured units. | |
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| + | As they were withdrawn from service, some Mark VI's were converted to anti-aircraft vehicles, raising the superstructure and replacing the turret. In practice the commander also being the gunner was ineffective. British armoured regiments and tank battalions were supposed to have 4-8 of these vehicles each in mid-1942. By mid-1943 they were taken out of service, replaced for this purpose by the 20mm-armed Crusader AA tank. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== Read also == | == Read also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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''ETC.'' | ''ETC.'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
{{Britain anti-aircraft vehicles}} | {{Britain anti-aircraft vehicles}} | ||
Revision as of 01:22, 31 August 2019
Contents
Description
The Tank, Light AA Mk I is a Rank I British self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X".
This tank makes for a good entry level AA vehicle; Good speed, manuverability and a devastating short to medium range AA attack. This vehicle should be used in the rear end of an assault, watching the skies for incoming bogies. However the real ace is that the guns lack accuracy but trade-off for a sheer volume of fire, filling the skies with a hailstorm of bullets that can discourage bandits from lining up on an attack run. However anything beyond effective range won't be struck down effectively.
General info
Survivability and armour
Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpfull for survival in combat?
If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.
Mobility
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and maneuverability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.
Armaments
Main armament
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
Recommendations | Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 | 288 (X+) | 576 (+) | 936 (+) | 1800 (+) | Keep full | no |
Usage in the battles
The key to playing this vehicle effectively is by being patient. Wait until your target is nice close and then let loose. The four machine guns will shred enemy bogies if you aim well so try and nail him before he has a chance to dart out of range.
Avoid engaging enemy aircraft at long range as the drop-off goes away out of effective range; Not only will you give away your position, the enemy will be very likely to hunt you down and it won't fare well against a direct confrontation with ground units.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great placement as a Rank I SPAA.
- 4x BESA machine guns means a high ammo load and a good rate of fire.
- 4x machine guns means that you have a high hit probability.
- Armour provides some protection from machine gun fire, though the gunner is vulnerable if hit.
- Excels at taking down fighters.
- Can be used against low tier SPAA and open top tank destroyers, however, it is best suited to strictly SPAA duties.
- Small and mobile.
Cons:
- Cannot defend itself from ground attacks, all belts cannot penetrate any tanks.
- Damage output is no where near comparable to SPAA armed with 20mm auto cannons at this tier.
- The gunner is exposed to machine gun fire from above and the front.
- The armour will not protect you from 12.7mm rounds and above.
- Vulnerable to artillery.
History
The machine-gun armed Mark VI light tank formed the bulk of British tank strength in 1939. They were intended for colonial duties and reconnaissance, but would see front-line combat as late as the British defeats in Java in early 1942. In 1940 they were in use in the light tank squadrons of armoured regiments and the main body of the divisional cavalry regiments. They carried a .50 calibre or 15 mm machine gun as main armament. They were also used in the early war as command vehicles for armoured units.
As they were withdrawn from service, some Mark VI's were converted to anti-aircraft vehicles, raising the superstructure and replacing the turret. In practice the commander also being the gunner was ineffective. British armoured regiments and tank battalions were supposed to have 4-8 of these vehicles each in mid-1942. By mid-1943 they were taken out of service, replaced for this purpose by the 20mm-armed Crusader AA tank.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
ETC.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Britain anti-aircraft vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Crusader AA | Crusader AA Mk I · Crusader AA Mk II |
| Wheeled | Staghound AA · AEC AA |
| Radar SPAAG | Chieftain Marksman |
| Missile SPAA | Stormer AD · Stormer HVM |
| Other | Light AA Mk I · Falcon |
| Canada | Skink · ADATS (M113) |
| South Africa | Ystervark · Bosvark · ZA-35 |
