Sadly, in my opinion this vehicle is far worse than its predecessor.
The size of the turret is frightening.
Stage II has officially the biggest turret in allWorld of Tanksgame.
Its size has a negative impact on the camouflage factor as well.
It has a 183 mm L4 cannon which requires you to play in a specific way.
Most important factor in this case is its rate of fire - 2 shots per minute.
Accuracy and focus time are decent, but not as good as in its predecessor.
Most important advantages of this cannon are its damage and penetration.
Even when using the standard ammunition the penetration is at 310mm level and the damage is 1150.
The same cannon can be found in other British destroyer - FV215b 183.
Two shots are enough to destroy virtually every vehicle in the game.
After every shot you must hide for almost 30 seconds during which you are helpless.
I don’t have to add how frustrating the missed shots are with this vehicle?
Stage II, unlike its predecessor, doesn’t have good mobility.
Although its top speed is 35 km/h, the weight of the vehicle has increased.
The power/weight ratios is around 12KM/t and it doesn’t give him good acceleration nor agility.
I won’t talk about the armor of this tank since he almost doesn’t have one at all.
The high amount of health points compensates it a bit - it is 1850.
When playing with this vehicle, you must completely change the tactics you used when playing its predecessors.
Then, brothers in arms for the entire crew.
“Huge” is a world that perfectly describes it.
The turret is massive.
Its actual size is about 2x2x4 meters.
All this box is cased in a 14mm armor, which means that its practically no armor at all.
The hull armor isn’t much better.
It has 76mm thickness and is not able to stop any enemy bullet.
…as the driver of the FV4005 Stage II?
Never ride on to open territory.
Every time you do it will end up with your instant destruction.
The vehicle has a rotating turret but its rotation is limited.
In case of Stage II you must use right tactic.
Always hide behind cover like a building or large rock.
…against FV4005 Stage II?
Don’t focus too much on the aiming, you will penetrate your enemy in every spot.
give a shot to provoke your enemy to give a shot.
After that, you will have 30 seconds to ride towards him, outmaneuver him and detrack him.
Remember: for 30 seconds enemy is helpless.
Never drive in front of Stage II barrel, unless you’re certain that he shoot recently.
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