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Hey Tankers!
Today, we will take a look at some Mark V variants.
Mark V Male firing the 6 Pounder!
Mark V
Although the Mark V is visually similar to it's predecessor, the Mark IV. It was, to a certain extent be considered a new design.
As previously mentioned in this post, the new engine and transmission were designed by Harry Ricardo and W.G. Wilson respectively. These upgrades increased efficiency and performance by providing 150 horse power and reducing the required crew from 4 to 1.
The rear cabin was also raised, providing the commander a better view of the battlefield.
Mark V Male
The Male variant of the Mark V is equipped with two 6 pounder, 6 cwt cannons in the left and right sponsoons. With another 4 machine guns mounted around the tank (Front, Left, Right, Rear).
In-game, the 6 pounders can be replaced with a full range of light and heavy weapons, making it quite versatile when it comes to offensive options. The biggest drawback of this variant is in the limited arc of fire on machine gun ports, making it hard to target enemies effectively.
Mark V Female
The Female variant of the Mark V has 2 smaller turrets on each side of the sponsoons.
The small turret size limits this variant to only carrying Light Weapons, but provides a good arc of fire, allowing you to acquire and fire at enemy targets effectively.
There's also the option to mount up to 4 twin machine guns, making this tank variant devastating against enemy infantry and aircraft.
All in all, the female variant of the Mark V gives you better mobility (because of it's lighter load) better target acquisition (because of its superior arc of fire) but leaves you disadvantage against enemy tanks with Heavy Weapons.
Mark V Composite
The Composite variant is a mix of the Male and Female variants, sporting both Male and Female sponsoons on either side. This hybrid design was implemented to equip Female tank variants with anti-tank capabilities.
The version of the Composite Mark V we have in-game has Male sponsoon on the right side and the Female sponsoon on the left.
This concludes the introduction to three variants of Mark V, with more being revealed in the weeks to come! More variants of the Mark V or completely new tanks you may ask? Well.. Follow us, add us to Wishlist and stay tuned to find out!
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Armored Battle Crew Team