WoT: Changes to Researchable British Twin-Barreled Heavy Tanks Compared to Supertest

This section covers changes to the stats of the new British heavy tank branch introduced in version 1.27.1. All updates are relative to the first iteration of the Supertest.

FV224 Chopper (UK, Tier 7 Heavy Tank, mechanics: firing mode selection)
Changes compared to the first supertest iteration:

General:

Price: Increased from 1,400,000 to 1,500,000 credits.
Module Repair Cost: Increased from 4,645 to 6,790 credits.

Firepower:
Gun 1/1 – Twin 20-pdr Gun MBC

Shell Cost (AP): Increased from 310 to 365 credits.
Shell Cost (APCR): Increased from 3,600 to 4,400 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Reduced from 445 to 183 credits.

Gun 1/1 – Twin 20-pdr Gun MBC (Alternative Firing Mode)

Aiming Time: Increased from 2.88 to 3.36 seconds.
Dispersion After Firing: Increased from 6.00 to 8.00.

Survivability:
Hull 1/1:

Hull Mass: Increased from 30,160 kg to 30,185 kg.
Ammo Rack HP (after repair): Reduced from 220 (150) to 190 (143).

Turret 1/2 – FV224 Chopper

Viewfinder HP (after repair): Reduced from 100 (50) to 80 (40).
Turret Ring HP (after repair): Reduced from 150 (75) to 125 (63).

Turret 2/2 – FV224 Chopper Mk. II

Viewfinder HP (after repair): Reduced from 100 (50) to 90 (45).
Turret Ring HP (after repair): Reduced from 150 (75) to 140 (70).

Suspension 1/2 – FV224 Chopper

Armor Thickness: Reduced from 25 mm to 20 mm.
Suspension HP (after repair): Reduced from 220 (165) to 145 (109).
Repair Time: Reduced from 12.03 to 11.62 seconds.

Suspension 2/2 – FV224 Chopper Mk. II

Armor Thickness: Reduced from 25 mm to 20 mm.
Suspension HP (after repair): Reduced from 240 (180) to 180 (135).
Repair Time: Reduced from 12.03 to 11.70 seconds.

Engine 1/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. IXA

Engine HP (after repair): Increased from 200 (111) to 205 (103).

Engine 2/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor M120B

Engine HP (after repair): Reduced from 247 (123) to 240 (120).

Radio 1/1 – WS No. 22c

Radio HP (after repair): Increased from 140 (84) to 170 (85).

Fuel Tanks:

Fuel Tank Mass: Reduced from 300 kg to 275 kg.
Fuel Tank HP (after repair): Reduced from 200 (175) to 70 (70).

Mobility:
Engine 1/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor Mk. IXA

Engine Power: Reduced from 750 to 720 HP.
Power-to-Weight Ratio: Reduced from 12.54 to 12.04 HP/t.

Engine 2/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor M120B

Engine Power: Reduced from 800 to 780 HP.
Power-to-Weight Ratio: Reduced from 13.33 to 13.00 HP/t.

Vision:
Radio 1/1 – WS No. 22c

Signal Range: Reduced from 700.00 m to 460.00 m.

FV227 Conceiver (UK, Tier 8 Heavy Tank, mechanics: firing mode selection)
Changes compared to the first supertest iteration:

General:

Price: Increased from 2,520,000 to 2,700,000 credits.
Module Repair Cost: Increased from 4,875 to 8,510 credits.

Firepower:
Turret 1/2 – FV227 Conceiver
Gun 1/2 – Twin 20-pdr Gun MBC Mk. II

Reload Time: Reduced from 8.63 to 6.62 seconds.
Aiming Time: Reduced from 2.21 to 2.11 seconds.
Rate of Fire: Increased from 6.95 to 9.07 rounds/min.
Dispersion at 100 m: Increased from 0.33 to 0.34.
Penetration (AP): Reduced from 226 mm to 209 mm.
Penetration (AP) at 500 m: Reduced from 211 mm to 190 mm.
Penetration (APCR): Reduced from 258 mm to 240 mm.
Penetration (APCR) at 500 m: Reduced from 248 mm to 222 mm.
Damage (AP): Increased from 180 to 230.
Damage (APCR): Increased from 180 to 230.
DPM (AP): Increased from 1,252 to 2,086.
DPM (APCR): Increased from 1,252 to 2,086.
DPM (HE): Increased from 1,947 to 2,539.
Shell Velocity (AP): Reduced from 1,020 to 950 m/s.
Shell Velocity (APCR): Reduced from 1,275 to 1,170 m/s.
Shell Velocity (HE): Reduced from 1,020 to 950 m/s.
Shell Cost (AP): Increased from 310 to 408 credits.
Shell Cost (APCR): Increased from 3,600 to 4,400 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Reduced from 445 to 199 credits.

Gun 1/2 – Twin 20-pdr Gun MBC Mk. II (Alternative Firing Mode)

Aiming Time: Increased from 2.88 to 3.16 seconds.
Reload Time: Reduced from 17.26 to 13.23 seconds.
Dispersion After Firing: Reduced from 8.00 to 6.00.

Gun 2/2 – Twin 32-pdr Gun MBC

Gun Reload Time: Increased from 6.81 to 7.09 seconds.
Rate of Fire: Reduced from 8.81 to 8.46 rounds/min.
Average Damage per Minute (AP): Reduced from 2,468 to 2,368.
Average Damage per Minute (APCR): Reduced from 2,468 to 2,368.
Average Damage per Minute (HE): Reduced from 3,085 to 2,960.
Shell Cost (AP): Reduced from 630 to 520 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Increased from 260 to 279 credits.

Gun 2/2 – Twin 32-pdr Gun MBC (Alternative Firing Mode)

Aiming Time: Increased from 2.88 to 3.36 seconds.
Gun Reload Time: Increased from 13.62 to 14.19 seconds.

Survivability:
Hull 1/1

Hull Mass: Increased from 36,230 kg to 36,255 kg.
Ammo Rack Durability (Post-Repair): Reduced from 240 (160) to 210 (158).

Turret 1/2 – FV227 Conceiver

Turret Armor: Changed from 200/140/76.2 mm to 240/95/50 mm.
Viewfinder Durability (Post-Repair): Reduced from 100 (50) to 90 (45).
Traverse Mechanism Durability (Post-Repair): Reduced from 150 (75) to 140 (70).

Turret 2/2 – FV227 Conceiver Mk. II

Turret Armor: Changed from 80/100/90 mm to 280/100/60 mm.
Traverse Mechanism Durability (Post-Repair): Increased from 150 (75) to 155 (78).

Mobility:
Engine 1/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor M120C

Engine Power: Reduced from 850 hp to 830 hp.
Specific Power: Reduced from 12.51 hp/t to 12.21 hp/t.

Engine 2/2 – Rolls-Royce Meteor M120F

Engine Power: Reduced from 920 hp to 900 hp.
Specific Power: Reduced from 13.53 hp/t to 13.24 hp/t.

Vision:
Radio 1/1 – WS No. 19 Mk. IIB

Signal Range: Reduced from 750 m to 570 m.

FV229 Contender (United Kingdom, Tier 9 Heavy Tank, mechanics: firing mode selection)
Changes from the second Supertest iteration:

General:

Module Repair Cost: Increased from 6,920 to 10,440 credits.

Firepower:
Gun 1/2 – Twin 32-pdr Gun MBC Mk. 2 in Alternate Fire Mode

Aiming Time: Reduced from 3.36 to 3.16 seconds.
Dispersion After Firing: Reduced from 8.00 to 6.00.
Shell Cost (AP): Reduced from 630 to 599 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Increased from 260 to 303 credits.

Gun 2/2 – Twin 105 mm T8 Gun MBC

Shell Cost (AP): Reduced from 1,200 to 892 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Reduced from 950 to 469 credits.

Survivability:
Hull 1/1

Ammo Rack Durability (after repair): Reduced from 260 (180) to 230 (173).

Turret 1/2 – FV229 Contender

Viewfinder Durability (after repair): Reduced from 110 (55) to 100 (50).
Turret Traverse Mechanism Durability (after repair): Reduced from 160 (80) to 155 (78).

Turret 2/2 – FV229 Contender Mk. II

Viewfinder Durability (after repair): Increased from 100 (49) to 110 (55).
Turret Traverse Mechanism Durability (after repair): Increased from 120 (74) to 170 (85).

Suspension 1/2 – FV229 Contender

Armor Thickness: Reduced from 25 to 20 mm.
Repair Time: Reduced from 12.03 to 11.70 seconds.

Suspension 2/2 – FV229 Contender Mk. II

Armor Thickness: Reduced from 25 to 20 mm.
Repair Time: Reduced from 12.03 to 11.70 seconds.

Engine 1/2 – Leyland L60 No. 4, Mk. 2

Fire Chance: Increased from 15% to 20%.
Engine Durability (after repair): Reduced from 320 (160) to 275 (138).

Engine 2/2 – Leyland L60 No. 4, Mk. 3

Fire Chance: Increased from 15% to 20%.
Engine Durability (after repair): Increased from 320 (160) to 310 (155).

Radio 1/1 – SR C42a

Radio Durability (after repair): Increased from 160 (96) to 210 (105).

Vision:
Radio 1/1 – SR C42a

Signal Range: Reduced from 750 m to 670 m.

FV230 Canopener (United Kingdom, Tier 10 Heavy Tank, mechanics: firing mode selection)
Changes from the first Supertest iteration:

General:

Module Repair Cost: Increased from 7,190 to 13,120 credits.
Crew Setup: Changed from Commander (Radio Operator); Driver; Gunner; Loader; Loader to Commander (Radio Operator); Gunner; Driver; Loader; Loader.

Firepower:

Dispersion from Movement (max.): Reduced from 0.20 (6.40) to 0.16 (5.44).
Dispersion from Hull Traverse (max.): Reduced from 0.20 (4.59) to 0.16 (3.67).
Shell Cost (AP): Increased from 1,060 to 1,084 credits.
Shell Cost (APCR): Increased from 4,400 to 4,800 credits.
Shell Cost (HE): Reduced from 1,200 to 624 credits.

Survivability:

Suspension Armor Thickness: Reduced from 30 to 20 mm.
Suspension Durability (after repair): Reduced from 250 (190) to 250 (188).
Suspension Repair Time: Reduced from 12.03 to 11.79 seconds.
Ammo Rack Durability (after repair): Reduced from 260 (180) to 250 (188).
Engine Durability (after repair): Increased from 320 (160) to 345 (173).
Turret Traverse Mechanism Durability (after repair): Increased from 170 (85) to 185 (93).
Radio Durability (after repair): Increased from 180 (108) to 230 (115).