Is T-62 A good tank?

The T-62 is a good looking tank, with a wide footprint but not as tall and easy to spot as the M-60. It carries fewer rounds for its cannon, has shorter range, and is much less comfortable for the crew, which reduces performance and readiness.

What replaced the Chieftain tank?

Challenger 1
It remained in service until replaced by the Challenger 1 which shared many of the Chieftain’s features.

When did the Chieftain tank go out of service?

1995
The British Chieftain Tank FV4201 was the first and most powerful Main Battle Tank in NATO during the former Cold War. First deliveries to the British Army were completed in 1966 and was finally withdrawn from service in 1995 as its replacement the Challenger 2 entered service.

Does Russia still use T 62?

Although the T-62 was replaced in Russia and the successor states of the Soviet Union, it is still used in some countries and its design features became standardised in subsequent Soviet and Russian mass-produced tanks.

What rank is a Chieftain Mk 3?

The Chieftain Mk 3 is a Rank VI British medium tank with a battle rating of 8.7 (AB) and 8.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.57 “Battle March” and established the series of end-game ground vehicle for the British tree.

Is the chieftain a good tank?

The Chieftain also has thin side armour, meaning that the tank is vulnerable to flank attacks. The thin side armour also means angling the hull is not effective. A Chieftain should remain hull down (at the very least covering the lower frontal plate) to best take advantage of its armour profile.

What kind of armament does a chieftain have?

The Chieftain imposes a formidable force of reckoning on the battlefield with its heavily sloped armour and powerful 120 mm armament . The Chieftain series maintains the traditional UK lower front plate weak spot and strong turret armour of the Centurion series of tanks while increasing the firepower.

When did the chieftain come out?

It was introduced in Update 1.57 “Battle March” and established the series of end-game ground vehicle for the British tree. The Chieftain imposes a formidable force of reckoning on the battlefield with its heavily sloped armour and powerful 120 mm armament .