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− | Like the Centauro, the Centauro ROMOR is extremely fast. It should be played in a similar way to its predecessor, using mobility to get to advantageous positions quickly, however, new tools give it | + | Like the Centauro, the Centauro ROMOR is extremely fast. It should be played in a similar way to its predecessor, using mobility to get to advantageous positions quickly, however, new tools give it both pros and cons. The mobility and the acceleration is slightly limited due to the addition of the heavy ERA armor making it harder to crest ridges and hills. The ERA doesn't offer much in protection against rounds as mentioned before and is slightly burdensome. However, the new APFSDS rounds give it new tank destroying capabilities and allows the Centauro ROMOR to more easily penetrate highly armored targets. The gunner thermals and laser rangefinder allow the Centauro ROMOR to be a better sniper than most other vehicles in-game and gives it the capability to control entire sectors of the map. The large size and lack of neutral steer make it difficult to engage in close quarters combat in urban scenarios. These situations should be avoided at all costs. Holding a corner isn't viable in this vehicle either, due to the turret being located in the rear and the large chassis. The Centauro is most effective when used to flank or reach advantageous positions quickly, flank, or snipe from distance. |
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Revision as of 15:02, 12 November 2020
Contents
Description
The Blindo pesante Centauro, Serie 2, ROMOR is a Rank VI Italian tank destroyer
with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB) and 9.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.85 "Supersonic".
General info
Survivability and armour
The Centauro ROMOR, like its B1 base variant, prioritises speed and mobility at the expense of armour and protection. It tries to rectify the lack of armour through angling of armour plates and the ROMOR-A ERA. The hull is a high-hardness monocoque fashioned from rolled homogenous armour of varying thicknesses depending of the plate. The turret is very much the same as the hull, with a low profile cupola for both the gunner and commander. Additionally, the turret has 15 mm of rolled homogenous armour added to the top of the turret, increasing total thickness to roughly 30 mm of armour on the roof. The driver is separated from the engine via an 8 mm thick partition. This partition, if penetrated, will create extra internal shrapnel. The position of the radiator directly below the upper front plate adds extra protection as it has a chance of absorbing or bouncing kinetic penetrators.
The main feature which separates the ROMOR from the base B1 Centauro is obviously the addition of ROMOR-A ERA, which has increased protection again chemical weapons. The ERA is bolted to the turret cheeks/sides and the sides of the chassis. There are significantly more panels on the left side of the hull and right side of the turret. The ERA, which is a reactive element sandwiched between 2 metal plates, offers 30mm of protection against kinetic rounds and 300 mm against chemical rounds. Despite the armour and the addition of the ERA, the Centauro ROMOR can only effectively stop rounds up to a diameter of 14.5 mm. Most rounds at the rank with a diameter greater than 100 mm will one-shot the Centauro due to the hullbreak feature regardless of the round type(kinetic/chemical). The only exception to the hullbreak mechanic is the upper front plate and gun mantlet which has a decreased chance to hullbreak.
Mobility
Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
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Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
Arcade | 123 | 25 | 28 | 739 | 992 | 26.39 | 35.43 |
Realistic | 110 | 23 | 460 | 520 | 16.43 | 18.57 |
The Centauro I 105 R has an advanced powertrain and engine system. The vehicle is powered by a IVECO 8662 Turbocharged V6 aftercooled diesel engine mated to an automatic transmission with five forward gears and 2 reverse gears. In-game it provides 460 HP at 2400 RPM stock and 520 HP at 2400 RPM fully upgraded. The drivetrain is single differential twin shaft design in an H-style configuration. This system allows the Centauro ROMOR to reach speed of up to 110 km/h on roads and solid surfaces. On more difficult terrain like snow, mud, and sand, the speed and acceleration of the Centauro is decreased drastically due to a loss of traction. Each wheel on the Centauro is independently suspended via hydro-pneumatic suspension which provides smooth ride for the crew and allows the gun maintain stability even at high speeds over rough terrain. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes which allow the Centauro to decrease speed quickly and get gun on target. While steering, the first, second and fourth wheel turn according to input. This allows for a tight turn radius of 9 m. These features give the Centauro the ability to move quickly and fire accurately on the move, often surprising unsuspecting enemies.
Armaments
Main armament
The Centauro ROMOR is equipped with the mean 105mm OTO-Melara 105/52 with a two plane stabiliser. The cannon is similar to other NATO style 105mm cannons like the L7A3 found on German vehicles and the American M68. A such, it fires standard NATO ammunition like M456 HEAT-FS. In comparison to the previous model of the Centauro, the Centauro ROMOR fields APFSDS rounds, an all-new round for Centauros. While the HEAT-FS can penetrate most vehicles, the APFSDS rounds are a sure bet to destroy almost any tank. The kinetic rounds are basically guaranteed to penetrate or one-shot any tank that may be seen at 9.0. Depending on the round fired, the round has very little to no bullet drop. The gun is accurate and easy to aim. Though the cannon maybe lacking slightly in depression, the effectiveness of the gun more than makes up for it.
105 mm OTO Melara 105/52 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
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Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 40 | -6°/+16° | ±180° | Two-plane | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Realistic | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
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Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
M456 | HEATFS | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
M393A2 | HESH | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 127 |
M735 | APFSDS | 353 | 350 | 342 | 333 | 322 | 312 |
DM33 | APFSDS | 408 | 405 | 398 | 389 | 379 | 370 |
Shell details | |||||||||
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Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile Mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
0% | 50% | 100% | |||||||
M456 | HEATFS | 1,173 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1,270 | 65° | 72° | 77° |
M393A2 | HESH | 732 | 14.85 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4,310 | 73° | 77° | 80° |
M735 | APFSDS | 1,501 | 3.7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 76° | 77° | 80° |
DM33 | APFSDS | 1,455 | 3.79 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
Smoke shell characteristics | ||||||
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Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile Mass (kg) |
Screen radius (m) |
Screen deploy time (s) |
Screen hold time (s) |
Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
M416 | 730 | 11.4 | 20 | 5 | 25 | 50 |
Ammo racks
The Centauro ROMOR has 4 ammoracks. All of them are located in the rear of the hull with the exception of one ready rack in the rear of the turret and one on the right side of the gunner. None of them are in wet storage or have blowout panels. If the ammo is shot it has a high chance of exploding and killing all your turret crew.
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
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40 | 0 (+5) | 5(+11) | 16(+12) | 28 (+12) | 1 round pre-loaded in breech |
Machine guns
The Centauro ROMOR is equipped with two 7.62mm Beretta MG42/59 machine guns with a high rate of fire. One MG is a coaxial and operate on the same axes as the main cannon. The other MG is mounted to the left of the commanders cupola and moves independently from the rest of the turret. This gives it 360 degrees of rotation. These MGs are minorly effective against helicopters and slow moving planes. A large amount of bullets are required to take down these targets. Otherwise, the MGs are ineffective against armored targets such as enemy tanks and IFVs. They can be used to take down foliage and light obstructions in order to clean lines of travel or sight. If fired at an enemy turret it has the potential to obscure the gunners view, making it harder for the enemy to shoot you. Otherwise, the MG's are unremarkable.
7.62 mm Beretta MG42/59 | ||||
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Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
Coaxial | 4500 | 800 rpm | N/A | N/A |
Commander's cupola | 2000 | 800 rpm | -6°/+16° | ±140° |
Usage in battles
Like the Centauro, the Centauro ROMOR is extremely fast. It should be played in a similar way to its predecessor, using mobility to get to advantageous positions quickly, however, new tools give it both pros and cons. The mobility and the acceleration is slightly limited due to the addition of the heavy ERA armor making it harder to crest ridges and hills. The ERA doesn't offer much in protection against rounds as mentioned before and is slightly burdensome. However, the new APFSDS rounds give it new tank destroying capabilities and allows the Centauro ROMOR to more easily penetrate highly armored targets. The gunner thermals and laser rangefinder allow the Centauro ROMOR to be a better sniper than most other vehicles in-game and gives it the capability to control entire sectors of the map. The large size and lack of neutral steer make it difficult to engage in close quarters combat in urban scenarios. These situations should be avoided at all costs. Holding a corner isn't viable in this vehicle either, due to the turret being located in the rear and the large chassis. The Centauro is most effective when used to flank or reach advantageous positions quickly, flank, or snipe from distance.
Modules
Tier | Mobility | Protection | Firepower | |||
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I | Tires | Parts | Horizontal Drive | M393A2 | M735 | |
II | Suspension | Brake System | FPE | Adjustment of Fire | Airstrike | NVD |
III | Filters | Crew Replenishment | Elevation Mechanism | Improved optics | M416 | |
IV | Transmission | Engine | Artillery Support | LWS/LR | DM33 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Added ERA improves protection against HEAT ammo and ATGMs
- APFSDS offers improved penetration to APDS ammunition
- Extremely mobile
Cons:
- ERA increases the weight of the vehicle, slightly decreasing mobility
- Still has very poor protection against AP ammunition
History
Development of the B1 Centauro began during the 1980s after the Italian Army issued a set of requirements for a new vehicle that would have equivalent firepower to the Leopard 1 MBT in Italian service at the time, but with greater combat mobility.
In response to this, the Italian companies Fiat, Iveco and Oto Melara joined forces to begin developing the vehicle requested by the Italian Army. In this joint venture, Fiat and Iveco were developing the vehicle’s hull and power supply, whilst Oto Melara took care of the vehicle’s turret and weapon systems.
In 1986, the final prototype of the B1 Centauro project was unveiled on Sardinia. The presented vehicle was an eight-wheeled lightly armored tank destroyer, equipped with a derived modification of the L7 105mm cannon, capable of reaching a very high top speed and covering large distances under its own power.
Impressed by the B1 Centauro, the Italian Military placed orders for a number of vehicles, with the first ones entering service as early as 1992. Early on in its service life, the Centauro received an ERA upgrade package that allowed for the installation of ROMOR ERA packs on the vehicle’s hull and turret sides as well as rear.
B1 Centauros took part in most major conflicts that defined the ‘90s and early 2000s, most notably in former Yugoslavia, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and others. Apart from the Italian Army, other noteworthy operators of the Centauro include Spain, Jordan and Oman.
Around 400 B1 Centauros were built until 2006, including some other derived modifications of the vehicle filling other roles. The B1 Centauro still serves with the Italian as well as other armed forces to this day.
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See also
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External links
Italy tank destroyers | |
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Italy | |
M41 | 75/18 M41 · 75/32 M41 · 90/53 M41M |
M42 | 75/34 M42 |
M43 | 105/25 M43 · M43 "G.C.Leoncello" · 75/34 M43 · 75/46 M43 |
Wheeled | Lancia 3Ro (100/17) · AS 42/47 · Breda 90/53 · Breda 501 |
Other | L3/33 CC · 47/32 L40 |
Germany | ▄StuG III G |
USA | M36B1 · ▄M109G · M113A1 (TOW) |
Hungary | |
Zrínyi | Zrinyi I · Zrinyi II |
USSR | ◔2S1 |