A43 BP prototype

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A43 BP
Developed from 1943 through 1945 on the basis of the Churchill tank. It featured a wider and elongated hull to carry the upgraded turret with a 17-pounder gun. A total of six Black Prince prototypes were produced from 1944 through 1945. A few vehicles underwent trials but never saw action.

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A43 Black Prince prototype

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A43 Black Prince prototype

Shell Types:

AP
APCR
HE

Equipment:

Consumables:

Firepower:

Ammunition89 (rounds)
Caliber76.2 (mm)
Damage150 / 150 / 190 (HP)
Penetration171 / 239 / 38 (mm)
Rate of Fire11.32 (rounds/min)
Average Damage per Minute1698 (HP)
Shells in the Magazine  
Time for Loading Between Shots  (s)
Time for Complete Loading  (s)
Gun Loading5.30 (s)
Aiming Time2.50 (s)
Dispersion at 100 m0.37 (m)

Mobility:

Weight/Load Limit50.00 / 53.00 (t)
Engine Power600 (h.p.)
Specific Power12.00 (h.p./t)
Top Speed20 (km/h)
Reverse Speed12 (km/h)
Traverse Speed20 (deg/s)
Turret Traverse Speed28 (deg/s)

Survivability:

Hit Points1000 (HP)
Hull Armor152 / 95 / 50 (mm)
Turret Armor152 / 95 / 101 (mm)

Spotting:

View Range360 (m)
Signal Range570 (m)
 

Crew:

Commander
Driver
Radio Operator
Gunner
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